Which of the following statements regarding the mountain ranges of Europe are correct? 1. The Scandinavian Mountains extend across Norway, Sweden, and northern Finland. 2. The Baltic Shield forms the ancient geological basement of Northern Europe. 3. Galdhøpiggen in Norway is the highest peak in mainland Northern Europe. 4. The Alps form an extensive mountain system situated within the borders of Switzerland and Austria. Select the answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1, 2 and 3

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2 and 4

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Scandinavian Mountains run through the Scandinavian Peninsula across Norway, Sweden, and parts of Finland.
Statement 2 is correct: The Fenno-Scandian (Baltic) Shield is an ancient Precambrian segment of continental crust under Segment Northern Europe.
Statement 3 is correct: Galdhøpiggen () in southern Norway is the highest elevation in mainland Northern Europe.
Statement 4 is incorrect: The Alps spread across eight countries: France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia.