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UPSC Prelims PYQ 1999: Match volcanic mountains with countries

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I (Volcanic Mountain)
  1. Mt. Rainier
  2. Etna
  3. Paricutin
  4. Taal
List II (Country)
  1. Italy
  2. Mexico
  3. Philippines
  4. USA
Codes
  1. I-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C
  2. I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
  3. I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
  4. I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

Mount Rainier is located in the United States (D). Mount Etna is in Italy (A). Parícutin is situated in Mexico (B). Taal Volcano is located in the Philippines (C).

Answer: (b) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
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