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UPSC Prelims 2005 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- (a) Seikan Rail Tunnel: China
- (b) Petronas Towers: Malaysia
- (c) Appalachian Trail: United States of America
- (d) Rogun Dam: Tajikistan
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Answer: (a) Seikan Rail Tunnel: China
Not correct — the Seikan tunnel links Honshu and Hokkaido in Japan.
Why the others are wrong
(b) Correct — the Petronas Towers are in Kuala Lumpur.
(c) Correct — the Appalachian Trail is in the eastern USA.
(d) Correct — the Rogun Dam is on the Vakhsh in Tajikistan.
The trap
None.
🔒 Seikan (Japan) · Channel Tunnel (UK–France) · Rogun: set to be the world’s tallest dam.
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