Q. With reference to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), consider the following statements:
1. It shares a border with both the Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic.
2. It has access to the Atlantic Ocean.
3. Lake Victoria forms part of its eastern border.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: DRC shares borders with both the Republic of the Congo (to the west) and the Central African Republic (to the north).
  • Statement 2 is correct: Though mostly landlocked, DRC has a narrow strip of land that gives it access to the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Lake Victoria does not touch the DRC. It is bordered by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Source– TH

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