Q. With reference to Iran, consider the following statements:
1.Iran shares its land borders with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, and Turkey.
2.Iran is bordered by the Caspian Sea to the north and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to the south.
3.Mount Damavand, located in the Zagros Mountain Range, is the highest peak in Iran..
How many of the above statements are correct?
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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All the three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Iran shares land borders with all these countries.
  • Statement 2 is correct: It is bordered by the Caspian Sea to the north and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to the south.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Mount Damavand is located in the Alborz Mountain Range, not Zagros.

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