Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the country ‘Peru’:
1.Peru is located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
2.Apurímac River is the longest river of Peru.
3.Chancay Port is located in Peru.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Peru is located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere. It is situated on the western side of South America. Chancay is a port city in Peru, and it serves as a significant maritime and commercial center. The port is 80 km north of Peru’s capital city, Lima. It is primarily owned by the Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping, which holds 60% stake in the port. It signifies China’s first control of a port in South America.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Ucayali River is the longest river of Peru, which is approximately 1,600 kilometers long. The Ucayali River is a tributary of the Amazon River and plays a crucial role in the transportation of goods and people in the region.
Source: Forum IAS
