Match the drainage basins labelled as A, B, C and D with the names listed below and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of the drainage basins.

Correct Option :

The correct option is (1) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4.

• Basin A represents the Parana River basin in South America. The Parana River is a major river in south-central South America, flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
• Basin B represents the Ganga-Brahmaputra River basin in South Asia. This basin is formed by the confluence of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, draining a large portion of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.
• Basin C represents the Indus River basin in South Asia. The Indus River originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through India and Pakistan before emptying into the Arabian Sea.
• Basin D represents the Zambezi River basin in Southern Africa. The Zambezi is the fourth-longest river in Africa, flowing through Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Incorrect Options:

• Options (2), (3), and (4) are incorrect as they misidentify one or more of the drainage basins. For instance, option (2) incorrectly assigns Ganga-Brahmaputra to A and Parana to B. Option (3) incorrectly assigns Ganga-Brahmaputra to A and Indus to C. Option (4) incorrectly assigns Ganga-Brahmaputra to B and Zambezi to C. The correct geographical locations and corresponding river basins are crucial for accurate identification.