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Prelims level: Volkhov River
Why in the News?
Four medical students from India studying in a university in Russia drowned in Volkhov River near St. Petersburg.
About Volkhov River
- The Volkhov River is a significant waterway in northwestern Russia.
- It is located in the Leningrad Oblast and Novgorod Oblast of Russia, in the northwestern part of the country.
- It stretches approximately 224 kilometers (139 miles) from Lake Ilmen to Lake Ladoga.
- Origin: It flows out of Lake Ilmen north into Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe.
- Tributaries: The Msta River is the largest tributary of the Volkhov.
- Major Cities: Several cities and settlements are situated along the banks of the Volkhov River, including Novgorod, Veliky Novgorod, and Volkhov.
PYQ:[2020] Consider the following pairs: River – Flows into
Which of the pairs above is/are correctly matched? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) 3 Only (d) None of the above/More than one of the above. |
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