Match the drainage basins labelled as A, B, C and D with the names listed below and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of the drainage basins. Names of drainage basins : 1. Ganga-Brahmaputra 2. Indus 3. Parana 4. Zambezi

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Q: 20 (IAS/2000)
Match the drainage basins labelled as A, B, C and D with the names listed below and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of the drainage basins. Names of drainage basins :
1. Ganga-Brahmaputra
2. Indus
3. Parana
4. Zambezi

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,16,86,25,33,16,28

keywords: 

{'drainage basins': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'ganga': [11, 1, 3, 3], 'parana': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'indus': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'brahmaputra': [3, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer for matching the drainage basins with their respective names is:

A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

Explanation:

A - Ganga-Brahmaputra: The Ganga-Brahmaputra basin is located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent and comprises the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems.

B - Indus: The Indus basin is located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent and includes the Indus River and its tributaries.

C - Parana: The Parana basin is located in South America and encompasses the Parana River and its tributaries. It is one of the major river systems in South America.

D - Zambezi: The Zambezi basin is located in Southern Africa and includes the Zambezi River and its tributaries. It is a significant river system in the region.

Therefore, the correct answer is A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4.