Question

Paris is situated on the river ___________.
A)Tibea
B)Seine
C)Danube
D)None of the above

Answer 1

HINT: Paris, is a major European city and is France’s capital. Its location is close to the sea and has a temperate climate. “Parisii” is the historical name given to the city by the Gauls.

Step by step solution:
Option A- Tibea river is the second longest Italian river, rising on the slope of Monte Fumaiolo. It is a historic river of Europe. This is not a correct option.
Option B- Paris is located at a crossroads of both water and land routes which is not only significant to France, but also to Europe as it contributes to the Growth. The Frankish king Clovis I took Paris from the Gauls and later made his capital there. Paris is located in Northern Central France, overall the city is flat and touches the bending arc of the Seine river, some 375Km. The three main centres of Paris, are defined by river Seine, its Right bank contains the hub of the city's economic life. The Seine’s left bank i.e. rive Gauche has been the focus of intellectual life and at the river Seine’s center is “Ile de Cite^. . The Seine flows through the northwestward of the city for about 8 miles and turns gradually southwestward, dividing the city into the Rive Gauche on South and the Rive Droite on the Northern banks of the river. The garden effect of the river Seine open waters near trees created the appearance of Paris as a green city.
Option C- Danube is located in Europe and is the second largest river after Volga. This is an incorrect option.
Option D- This is an incorrect option.

NOTE: Paris has old buildings, plazas, gardens and bridges are one of the world’s greatest cityscapes. The city is crossed by the Seine, Oise and Marne rivers and is surrounded with forests of Oak and Beech; they are called the “ lungs of Paris”, as they work to purify the polluted air caused by industries.