Previous Year Question
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Country) | List-II (Mountain) |
A. Spain–France | 1. Alps |
B. Switzerland | 2. Apennine |
C. Bulgaria | 3. Pyrenees |
D. Italy | 4. Balkan |
Codes:
A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The correct matching is—Spain–France–Pyrenees, Switzerland–Alps, Bulgaria–Balkan and Italy–Apennine.
The Pyrenees Mountains form a major natural mountainous boundary between Spain and France. They extend from near the Bay of Biscay in the west towards the Mediterranean Sea in the east. The small country of Andorra is also situated within this mountain system.
The Alps are one of the best-known mountain systems of Europe, and a large part of Switzerland lies within the Alpine region. The Alps are not confined to Switzerland; they also extend across France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovenia and neighbouring areas.
The Balkan Mountains, also known as Stara Planina, extend mainly across Bulgaria. The wider south-eastern European region known as the Balkans derives its name from this mountain range.
The Apennine Mountains extend along almost the entire length of the Italian Peninsula from north to south and are therefore commonly described as the “backbone of Italy.” They continue from northern Italy through central and southern Italy.