Consider the following statements:

1. The length of a terrestrial mile is less than that of a nautical mile.
2. Harmattan is a dusty land wind of the East African Coast.
3. Greece and Albania form part of the Iberian Peninsula.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct

• A statute (terrestrial) mile measures about 1.6 km, whereas a nautical mile is defined as approximately 1.852 km, making the terrestrial mile shorter.

Statement 2 is incorrect

• The Harmattan is a dry, dusty wind originating from the Sahara that mainly affects West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea region; therefore, describing it as a wind of the East African coast is incorrec

Statement 3 is incorrect

• Greece and Albania are located on the Balkan Peninsula, not the Iberian Peninsula, which consists primarily of Spain and Portugal.

Answer: (d) 1 only