Q. Consider the following statements regarding Mount Kilimanjaro:
1.It is the highest peak in Africa and is located in Tanzania.
2.It is a stratovolcano.
3.The peak of Mount Kilimanjaro is permanently covered with snow and glaciers, which have remained unchanged since the last century.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain (5,895 m), located in Tanzania, and it has three volcanic cones—Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The summit has diminishing snow and glaciers, which have been retreating rapidly over the past century due to climate change.
Source: PIB
