Q. With reference to the geography of Taiwan, consider the following statements:
1.The Bashi Channel separates Taiwan from the Philippines.
2.The Zhuoshui River is Taiwan’s longest river.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Bashi Channel lies in the Luzon Strait and separates Taiwan from the northern Philippines. It is a strategic waterway connecting the South China Sea with the western Pacific Ocean.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Zhuoshui River, at 186 km, is the longest river in Taiwan. It originates in the central mountain region and flows westward into the Taiwan Strait.
Source– NIE
