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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Geographical Feature - Region
- A.Abyssinian Plateau - Arabia
- B.Atlas Mountains - North-Western Africa
- C.Guiana Highlands - South-Western Africa
- D.Okavango Basin - Patagonia
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. Atlas Mountains - North-Western Africa
The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in the Maghreb region of North Africa, stretching across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The Abyssinian Plateau is located in Ethiopia, not Arabia. The Guiana Highlands are in South America, not South-Western Africa. The Okavango Basin is primarily in Botswana, and Patagonia is in South America.
Source: UPSC gs1 2013