Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Transport and Communication

Question:

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Inland/Ocean Waterway)

List-II (Served Country/Region)

(A) Rhine Waterway

(I) Russia

(B) Danube Waterway

(II) North America

(C) Volga Waterway

(III) Netherlands

(D) St. Lawrence Seaway

(IV) Eastern Europe

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

  • (A) Rhine Waterway: The Rhine River flows through or borders several countries, but its mouth and a significant portion of its navigable section are in the (III) Netherlands, which is crucial for its access to the North Sea. It's a major European waterway.

  • (B) Danube Waterway: The Danube River flows through ten countries in (IV) Eastern Europe (and Central Europe), making it a vital waterway for the region.

  • (C) Volga Waterway: The Volga River is the longest river in Europe and is entirely within (I) Russia, serving as a major transportation artery.

  • (D) St. Lawrence Seaway: This system of locks, canals, and channels connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, primarily serving (II) North America (specifically Canada and the USA).