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What is the destination of the water drained off by the Nile river?
Question

What is the destination of the water drained off by the Nile river?

A.

Lake Victoria

B.

Indian Ocean

C.

Mediterranean Sea

D.

Lake Tanganyika

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Mediterranean Sea
 The Nile River, one of the longest rivers in the world, drains into the Mediterranean Sea.
 Originating from the East African Rift, the Nile flows through multiple countries, including Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt, before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
 The Nile's drainage basin covers an area of about 3.3 million square kilometers, making it a vital source of water for agriculture, transportation, and livelihoods in the region.
 The Nile has two main tributaries:
 The White Nile – It originates from Great Lakes region of central Africa which consist of Lake Victoria, Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Albert and Lake Edward.
 The Blue Nile – It originates from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.
Map show the Nile River Path:

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