In the map given below, four islands of the Indian Ocean region, i.e.,

Correct Option (d):

The correct matching of the islands with their locations on the map is A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2.

• Island 1 represents the Chagos Archipelago, located in the central Indian Ocean, south of the Maldives.
• Island 2 represents Socotra, situated near the Horn of Africa, making it the northernmost among the marked islands.
• Island 3 represents Seychelles, positioned in the western Indian Ocean, north of Madagascar.
• Island 4 represents Mauritius, located to the east of Madagascar and south of Seychelles.

Therefore, the correct pairings are: A. Seychelles (3), B. Chagos (1), C. Mauritius (4), D. Socotra (2).

Incorrect Options:

Options (a), (b), and (c) present incorrect pairings of the islands with their respective geographical locations on the map. The accurate identification of Seychelles, Chagos, Mauritius, and Socotra corresponds to map locations 3, 1, 4, and 2 respectively. Any deviation from these specific pairings results in an incorrect option.