Consider the following statements regarding the geographical and political features of Iran: 1. Iran shares land boundaries with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, and Turkey. 2. Iran's climate ranges from arid and semi-arid to subtropical, and it is surrounded by the Caspian Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman. 3. The highest peak of Iran, Mount Damavand, is located in the Zagros Mountain Range, and is the highest mountain on the Eurasian landmass west of the Hindu Kush. 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: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct — Iran shares land boundaries with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, and Turkey.
Statement 2 is correct — Iran’s climate ranges from arid to subtropical, and it is surrounded by the Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf, and Gulf of Oman.
Statement 3 is incorrect — Mount Damavand is located in the Alborz Mountain Range, not the Zagros.

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