Match the LIST-I with LIST-II 

LIST-I (Volcano)		LIST-II (Country)
A.	Eyjallajokull	I.	USA
B.	Mt. St. Helena	II.	Philippines
C.	Vesuvius	III.	Iceland
D.	Mt. Pinatubo	IV.	Italy

Correct option is A

Introduction

This matching question links major world volcanoes with their respective countries, and the correct code is A–III, B–I, C–IV, D–II.

Information Booster

• Eyjafjallajökull → Iceland
  This volcano gained global attention during its 2010 eruption, which disrupted international air travel. Iceland is known for its active volcanic system due to its position on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
• Mt. St. Helens → USA
  Located in Washington State, this volcano is famous for its catastrophic 1980 eruption, one of the most destructive in U.S. history.
• Vesuvius → Italy
  Mount Vesuvius is historically known for the AD 79 eruption that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum. It remains one of the most closely monitored volcanoes in Europe.
• Mt. Pinatubo → Philippines
  The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo was one of the largest of the 20th century, significantly affecting global temperatures due to the massive release of aerosols.

Additional Knowledge

• Other Icelandic Volcanoes: Examples include Katla, Grimsvötn, and Hekla—all part of Iceland’s active volcanic belt.
• Other U.S. Volcanoes: The Cascade Range also includes Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, and Lassen Peak.
• Other Italian Volcanoes: Italy hosts Etna and Stromboli, both extremely active and major research sites.
• Other Philippine Volcanoes: Taal and Mayon are notable for their frequent eruptions and near-perfect cone structures.