Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the Danube River is/are correct?
1.It is the longest river located within the continental limits of Europe.
2.It originates in the Black Forest Mountains of Germany and flows in a unique west-to-east direction to drain into the Black Sea.
3.The capital cities of Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade are located directly along its banks.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe. The absolute longest river in Europe is the Volga River, which flows entirely through Russia.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Danube is unique among major European rivers because it cuts horizontally across the continent, flowing from its source in southwestern Germany eastward through 10 countries before emptying into the Black Sea via the Danube Delta.
- Statement 3 is correct: The Danube holds the record for flowing through more sovereign nations and capital cities than any other river on Earth, directly passing through Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade.
