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UPPSC 2005 GS-I World Geography
Question

Mauna Loa is an active volcano of

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Hawaii

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Hawaii”.
Mauna Loa is an active volcano in (2) Hawaii.

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