Q. With reference to the Darfur region of Sudan, consider the following statements:
1.It is situated in western Sudan, bordering Chad, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan.
2.The Marrah Mountains (Jebel Marra), a volcanic range, form the central highland core of the region.
3.The region is predominantly characterized by a humid equatorial rainforest climate.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Darfur comprises five administrative states in westernmost Sudan, bordering Chad, Libya, CAR, and South Sudan.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The Jebel Marra range, an elevated volcanic plateau, dominates central Darfur and provides cooler temperatures and higher rainfall than the surrounding plains.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Darfur lies in a semi-arid Sahelian to savanna transition zone, not a tropical rainforest climate.
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