Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
List I (Volcanic Mountain) - List II (Country)
1. I. Mt. Rainier - A) Italy
2. II. Etna - B) Mexico
3. III. Paricutin - C) Philippines
4. IV. Taal - D) USA
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
This question requires matching volcanic mountains with their respective countries.
1. Mt. Rainier is an active stratovolcano located in Washington state, USA (D). So, I matches D.
2. Etna (Mount Etna) is one of the world's most active volcanoes, located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy (A). So, II matches A.
3. Paricutin is a cinder cone volcano located in the state of Michoacán, Mexico (B). It famously formed rapidly between 1943 and 1952. So, III matches B.
4. Taal Volcano is a complex volcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines (C). It is known for its caldera lake. So, IV matches C.
5. The correct matching sequence is I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C.
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