READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOWS: A volcano is a mountain with an opening in the earth’s surface, through which molten rock, ash and gases can escape. Volcanoes are usually found along the edges of tectonic plates, where the Earth’s crust is being pulled apart or pushed together. There are three types of volcanoes: stratovolcanoes, shield volcanoes and cinder cones. Stratovolcanoes are tall and cone-shaped with steep sides and a crater at the top. Shield volcanoes are broad and flat, with gently sloping sides and a broad base. Cinder cones are small and cone-shaped, with steep sides and a hole at the top. Where are volcanoes usually found?

Correct option is A

The passage clearly states that volcanoes are mostly found where tectonic plates meet — either converging or diverging. These boundary zones allow magma to escape, making them ideal sites for volcanic formation. Explanation of options: (a) ✔ Directly supported by the passage’s second sentence. (b) ✘ Middle of plates is usually geologically stable. (c) ✘ Coastlines are not defining locations for volcanic activity. (d) ✘ Deserts have no geological connection to volcanic zones.