Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Irrawaddy River is the largest river of Myanmar
2. Irrawaddy River is a part of the Chao Phraya River System
3. Mandalay is a famous city and last royal capital of Burma, located on the banks of the Irrawaddy River

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
Answer: Only 1 & 3
Notes: Statement 2 is nowhere related to Burma. The Chao Phraya River System is the main river system of Thailand and not Myanmar. The river system begins from the confluence of two rivers named Ping and Nan and flows downwards to end in the Gulf of Thailand. It is the major source of agriculture irrigation in Thailand.

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