Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

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

List-I
(Fold Mountain)
List-II
(Country/Continent)
A. Ural 1. South America
B. Appalachians 2. South Africa
C. Drakensberg 3. Russia
D. Andes 4. North America

Code :

A B C D
(a) 3 2 4 1
(b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 1 2 4 3
A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2021
The correct answer is (B) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.
Matching the fold mountains to their respective countries/continents:
– Ural Mountains are located primarily in Russia and Kazakhstan, forming part of the boundary between Europe and Asia. Thus, A matches with 3 (Russia).
– The Appalachian Mountains are located in eastern North America, running primarily through the United States and Canada. Thus, B matches with 4 (North America).
– The Drakensberg Mountains are located in Southern Africa, mainly in South Africa and Lesotho. Thus, C matches with 2 (South Africa).
– The Andes Mountains are located along the western coast of South America. Thus, D matches with 1 (South America).
Fold mountains are formed when two or more of Earth’s tectonic plates are pushed together. At these converging boundaries, rocks and debris are warped and folded into mountain ranges. Major fold mountains include the Himalayas, Alps, Rockies, Andes, and Urals.
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