Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
1. List I (Oceanic Trench): I. Aleutian, II. Kermadec, III. Sunda, IV. S. Sandwich
2. List II (Location): A) Indian Ocean, B) North Pacific Ocean, C) South Pacific Ocean, D) South Atlantic Ocean
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
This question requires matching Oceanic Trenches with their Locations (Oceans).
1. Aleutian Trench: Located south of the Aleutian Islands, in the North Pacific Ocean. (I matches B)
2. Kermadec Trench: Located north-east of New Zealand, in the South Pacific Ocean. (II matches C)
3. Sunda Trench (also known as Java Trench): Located south of Indonesia (Java, Sunda islands), in the Indian Ocean. (III matches A)
4. S. Sandwich Trench (South Sandwich Trench): Located east of the South Sandwich Islands, in the South Atlantic Ocean (bordering the Southern Ocean). (IV matches D)
Therefore, the correct matching is I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D.
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