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
(Ocean Current)
List-II
(Country)
A. Agulhas Current1. Peru
B. Humboldt Current2. South Africa
C. Labrador Current3. Argentina
D. Falkland Current4. Canada

Code :

A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
Matching the ocean currents with the coastlines they flow along:
A. Agulhas Current is a warm current flowing along the east coast of Africa, near South Africa. (A-2)
B. Humboldt Current (or Peru Current) is a cold current flowing along the west coast of South America, near Peru and Chile. (B-1)
C. Labrador Current is a cold current flowing along the east coast of Canada. (C-4)
D. Falkland Current is a cold current flowing along the coast of Argentina. (D-3)
The correct combination is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.
Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water in the oceans. Understanding the typical locations of major currents is necessary to match them with nearby countries or regions.
Ocean currents significantly influence regional climates and marine ecosystems. The cold Humboldt Current contributes to the arid climate of the Atacama Desert and supports a productive marine environment. The warm Agulhas Current affects the climate of South Africa’s east coast. The cold Labrador and Falkland currents transport icebergs and contribute to cooling the North Atlantic and South Atlantic, respectively.