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Q60 (CDS-II/2020) Geography › World Physical Geography › Seismology and volcanism Answer Verified

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I List-II (Active Volcano) (Location) A. Mount Merapi 1. Hawaii B. Sakurajima 2. Italy C. Mount Vesuvius 3. Japan D. Mauna Loa 4. Indonesia

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D
Explanation

The correct matching of active volcanoes to their locations is as follows: Mount Merapi is located on the island of Java in Indonesia and is considered one of the country's most active volcanoes [2]. Sakurajima is a highly active stratovolcano situated in Kagoshima, Japan, on the island of Kyushu. Mount Vesuvius is a famous volcano located in Italy, specifically near the city of Naples, and is known for its historic eruption in 79 AD. Mauna Loa is the world's largest active shield volcano, located on the island of Hawaii in the United States. Therefore, the correct sequence is A-4, B-3, C-2, and D-1, which corresponds to option 4.

Sources

  1. [2] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 10: Types of Mountains > Oceanic Mountains > p. 133
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