Q. With reference to Mount Kilimanjaro, consider the following statements:
1.It is located in Tanzania, East Africa.
2.It is a stratovolcano.
3.It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Correct Answer: C

  • Statement 1 is correct: Mount Kilimanjaro is situated in northeastern Tanzania, near the border with Kenya, in East Africa. It is the highest peak in Africa.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Kilimanjaro is a dormant stratovolcano composed of three volcanic cones — Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira.
  • Statement 3 is correct: In 1987, UNESCO designated Mount Kilimanjaro National Park as a World Heritage Site for its unique ecological and geological significance.

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