Geomorphology : Landforms In India & Across The World

Q 12 / 32

UPSC CSE Prelims 2009

Match List-I (Geographic Feature) with List-II (Country) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I (Geographic
feature)
List-II (Country)
A. Great Victoria Desert 1. Australia
B. Grand Canyon 2. Canada
C. Lake Winnipeg 3. New Zealand
D. Southern Alps 4. USA

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (b):

  • Great Victoria Desert is located in Australia. It is the largest desert in Australia, spanning Western Australia and South Australia.
  • Grand Canyon is situated in the USA. This prominent canyon was carved by the Colorado River in Arizona.
  • Lake Winnipeg is found in Canada. It is a large freshwater lake in the province of Manitoba.
  • Southern Alps are located in New Zealand. This is the primary mountain range on the South Island, featuring Mount Cook, the country's highest peak.

Incorrect Options:

Options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect as they present pairings of geographic features and countries that do not align with their actual locations. For example, option (a) incorrectly links Grand Canyon to Canada, option (c) incorrectly links Great Victoria Desert to New Zealand, and option (d) incorrectly links Great Victoria Desert to New Zealand and Southern Alps to Australia. The correct geographical associations are established in option (b).