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UPSC Prelims 2023

Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?

Prelims General Studies Paper - 1

Jun 11, 2023

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Question

 

Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?

 

A. Cameroon

B. Nigeria

C. South Sudan

D. Uganda

 

Answer 

 

The correct answer is A. Cameroon

 

The Congo Basin is located in Central Africa and spans across multiple countries. The countries that are part of the Congo Basin include:

 

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1. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
2. Republic of the Congo
3. Central African Republic
4. Cameroon
5. Equatorial Guinea
6. Gabon
7. Angola (partially)
8. Burundi (partially)
9. Rwanda (partially)
10. Tanzania (partially)

 

These countries collectively make up the vast and ecologically important Congo Basin, which is known for its tropical rainforests, diverse wildlife, and critical role in regulating the Earth's climate.

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