GK Question

geography medium mcq

Which river is known as the 'Father of Waters'?

  1. Amazon
  2. Mississippi
  3. Nile
  4. Yangtze

Answer: Mississippi

The Mississippi River is called the 'Father of Waters' (from the Native American name 'Misi-ziibi'). It is the longest river in North America (3,766 km) and drains about 40% of the continental USA. It is vital for transport, agriculture, and ecology.

Topic World Rivers
Exam Relevance SSC, UPSC, Banking