2024 · Q89
Which of the following statements regarding River Rhine is/are correct?
- 1Rhine River is an important pathway for industrial activity in northern Germany.
- 2Port of Rotterdam is located at the mouth of the Rhine River. Select the answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The Rhine is Europe's busiest inland waterway and the industrial artery of northern Germany, carrying coal, steel and chemicals through the Ruhr. The Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands stands at the Rhine's mouth on the North Sea, serving as its gateway. Both statements are correct. Hence option C is correct.