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Q: Which is the largest river in the world in terms of its extension and drainage into the Atlantic Ocean?
  • A. Neel
  • B. Congo
  • C. Amur
  • D. Amazon
Correct Answer: Option D - The largest river in the world in terms of its extent and drainage extending into the Atlantic Ocean is the Amazon. Its drainage area is more than 70 lakh square km and length is 6400 km. It originates from the Andes ranges In Peru and flows eastwards and falls into the Atlantic Ocean.
D. The largest river in the world in terms of its extent and drainage extending into the Atlantic Ocean is the Amazon. Its drainage area is more than 70 lakh square km and length is 6400 km. It originates from the Andes ranges In Peru and flows eastwards and falls into the Atlantic Ocean.

Explanations:

The largest river in the world in terms of its extent and drainage extending into the Atlantic Ocean is the Amazon. Its drainage area is more than 70 lakh square km and length is 6400 km. It originates from the Andes ranges In Peru and flows eastwards and falls into the Atlantic Ocean.