With reference to Paraguay, consider the following statements: 1. Paraguay is a landlocked country located in south-central South America. 2. It lies entirely north of the Tropic of Capricorn. 3. It shares its borders with Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina. 4. The capital city Asunción is situated on the east bank of the Paraguay River. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1, 3 and 4 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 1, 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Paraguay is a landlocked nation in south-central South America.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Paraguay lies mostly south of the Tropic of Capricorn, not entirely north.

Statement 3 is correct: It shares borders with Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina.

Statement 4 is correct: Asunción is located on the east bank of the Paraguay River.

Source– DDNews

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