Q. Which of the following statements with regard to mountain ranges and peaks in Southeast Asia is/are correct?
1.The Arakan Yoma forms a north-south arc in western Myanmar, separating the Rakhine coastal strip from the central Irrawaddy basin.
2.The Annamite Range runs parallel to the coastline, forming a natural boundary largely between Laos and Vietnam.
3.Mount Hkakabo Razi, the highest summit in Southeast Asia, is situated on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Arakan Yoma (Rakhine Mountains) forms an ancient folded belt running north-south in western Myanmar, serving as an orographic barrier.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Annamite Range (Chaîne Annamitique) extends roughly northwest-southeast, defining much of the border between Laos and Vietnam.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Mount Hkakabo Razi is located in northern Myanmar (Kachin State) near the tri-junction with India and China.
