Geomorphology : Landforms In India & Across The World

Q 14 / 32

UPSC CSE Prelims 2007

Where is Copacabana Beach located?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Copacabana Beach is a globally renowned beach situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It extends approximately 4 km along the Atlantic coastline and is recognized for its distinctive crescent shape, white sand, and cultural vibrancy. The beach serves as a significant tourist attraction and a venue for major events.

Incorrect Options

Buenos Aires: This city is the capital of Argentina and is situated on the Rio de la Plata estuary, not possessing a beach named Copacabana.

Hawaiian Islands: This archipelago is located in the central Pacific Ocean and is not associated with Copacabana Beach.

Valletta: As the capital city of Malta, an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, Valletta is not the location of Copacabana Beach.