Consider the following statements about the island of Honshu: 1. It is the largest and most populous island in the Japanese archipelago, and the second most populous island in the world. 2. The island is separated from Hokkaido in the north by the Tsugaru Strait. 3. The Japanese Alps are located on Honshu, which is home to Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2, and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Honshu is Japan’s largest island and constitutes over 80% of the country’s population. It is the seventh-largest island globally and the second most populous after the Indonesian island of Java.
Statement 2 is correct: The Tsugaru Strait physically separates Honshu from the northern island of Hokkaido, with the Seikan Tunnel running beneath it.
Statement 3 is correct: The Japanese Alps traverse the central part of the island, which also features Mount Fuji, an iconic active stratovolcano and the highest peak in Japan.