GS PrelimsGeography (World mapping)Mountain Peaks1999

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Volcanic Mountain) - List II (Country) 1. I. Mt. Rainier - A) Italy 2. II. Etna - B) Mexico 3. III. Paricutin - C) Philippines 4. IV. Taal - D) USA

A

I-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C

B

I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C

C

I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C

D

I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

This question requires matching volcanic mountains with their respective countries. 1. Mt. Rainier is an active stratovolcano located in Washington state, USA (D). So, I matches D. 2. Etna (Mount Etna) is one of the world's most active volcanoes, located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy (A). So, II matches A. 3. Paricutin is a cinder cone volcano located in the state of Michoacán, Mexico (B). It famously formed rapidly between 1943 and 1952. So, III matches B. 4. Taal Volcano is a complex volcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines (C). It is known for its caldera lake. So, IV matches C. 5. The correct matching sequence is I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C.

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