Which of the following statements are correct about Orange river?

1. It is the longest river in South Africa.

2. It merges into Indian ocean.

a. Only 1

b. Only 2

c. Both

d. None

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:

- Orange river rises in the Drakensberg mountains in Lesotho, flowing westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean.

- The river forms part of the international borders between South Africa and Namibia and between South Africa and Lesotho

- The Orange empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay