2013
Q. 3
Set A
Geography
World Geography
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical Feature : Region
Smart Elimination
If you know the Abyssinian Plateau is Ethiopia (Africa), you eliminate Pair 1.
Guiana is famous in South America (shield area). This leaves Option B.
Potential Trap
Swapping locations. Abyssinian Plateau is in East Africa (Ethiopia), not Arabia. Guiana Highlands are in South America, not Africa.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: BThe correct answer is Option B.
Analysis of Pairs:
- Abyssinian Plateau: Located in Ethiopia (East Africa), not Arabia.
- Atlas Mountains: Located in North-Western Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia). This is Correct.
- Guiana Highlands: Located in South America (Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil), not South-Western Africa.
- Okavango Basin: Located in Southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia), not Patagonia (which is in South America).
Value Addition
- Atlas Mountains: They are Fold Mountains.
- Okavango Delta: It is a unique inland delta that does not flow into an ocean.
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Foundational question based on core concepts.