With reference to 'Victoria falls' in Africa which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is located on the border of Zambia and Mozambique.
2. It is situated on Zambezi River.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A

   Only 1

2. B

   Only 2

3. C

   Both 1 and 2

4. D

   Neither 1 nor 2

Appeared in: UPPSC 2022

Explanation

• Only statement 2 is factually correct.
• Statement 2 correctly identifies that Victoria Falls is situated on the Zambezi River.
• Statement 1 is incorrect because the falls are located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, not Mozambique.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This option claims that only statement 1 is correct, which is false. Victoria Falls is not on the border of Zambia and Mozambique.
• Option C: This option claims both statements are correct. However, statement 1 is false, making this option incorrect.
• Option D: This option claims neither statement is correct. However, statement 2 is true, as Victoria Falls is on the Zambezi River.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Geographical features of Victoria Falls as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a general knowledge question typical of the non-nursing section of competitive exams, designed to test a candidate's broader awareness.
• There is no direct clinical relevance to the geography of Victoria Falls.
• What if? If the question were about a region known for specific endemic diseases (e.g., sleeping sickness from tsetse flies in parts of sub-Saharan Africa), then geographical knowledge would become clinically relevant for travel medicine and public health advisories.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the question carefully to understand that you need to validate two separate statements about Victoria Falls.
• Evaluate Statement 1: 'It is located on the border of Zambia and Mozambique.' Access your geographical knowledge. The falls are famously on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect.
• Evaluate Statement 2: 'It is situated on Zambezi River.' Access your geographical knowledge. The Zambezi River is the river that forms Victoria Falls. Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.
• Combine the findings: Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.
• Select the option that matches this conclusion, which is 'Only 2'.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Geographical features of Victoria Falls.
• Stem keywords: Victoria falls, Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Zambezi River
• Lead-in keywords: correct

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