With reference to Alps mountain range, consider the following statements: The Alps Mountain chain in Europe is the most densely populated mountainous region in the world. Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Alps mountain range. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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Q. With reference to Alps mountain range, consider the following statements:
1. The Alps Mountain chain in Europe is the most densely populated mountainous region in the world.
2. Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Alps mountain range.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Aconcagua is a mountain of the Andes mountain range, in Mendoza Province, Argentina. It is the highest mountain in the Americas, the highest outside Asia. Mont Blanc is the highest peak of the Alps.

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Q. With reference to Alps mountain range, consider the following statements:1. The Alps Mountain chain in Europe is the most densely populated mountainous region in the world. 2. Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Alps mountain range. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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Q. With reference to Alps mountain range, consider the following statements:
1. The Alps Mountain chain in Europe is the most densely populated mountainous region in the world.
2. Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Alps mountain range.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?