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UPPSC 2020 GS-I World Geography
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
Mountain - Country

A) Atlas - 1) France/Spain
B) Kalimanjaro - 2) Ecuador
C) Chimbrozo - 3) Tanzania
D) Pyrenees - 4) Morocco

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1”.
Mountain Country
A) Atlas 4) Morocco
B) Kilimanjaro 3) Tanzania
C) Chimborazo 2) Ecuador
D) Pyrenees 1) France/Spain

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