UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 50
Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (Cameroon)
Explanation: The Congo Basin rainforest extends into central African countries including Cameroon, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and CAR.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-southern Cameroon lies within the Congo Basin ecosystem/drainage region.
B. Incorrect-Nigeria is associated chiefly with the Niger system, not the main Congo Basin region.
C. Incorrect-South Sudan drains mainly through the Nile system, not Congo Basin proper.
D. Incorrect-Uganda’s main drainages are associated with the Nile rather than being a core Congo Basin country.