Q. Consider the following information:
Region – Name of the mountain – Type of mountain
1. Central Asia – Vosges – Fold mountain
2. Europe – Alps – Block mountain
3. North America – Appalachians – Fold mountain
4. South America – Andes – Fold mountain
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Correct answer: (b) Only two
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation :
1. Vosges Mountains are in Europe (not Central Asia), and are fold mountains. Incorrect.
2. Alps are in Europe, but are fold mountains (not block mountains). Incorrect.
3. Appalachians are in North America and are fold mountains. Correct.
4. Andes are in South America and are fold mountains. Correct.
Answer: (b) Only two