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. What are the three types of volcanoes?

Correct option is A

The passage lists three types of volcanoes: stratovolcanoes, shield volcanoes, and cinder cones. These names are based on shape, structure, and eruption style and are standard in geological classification. Explanation of options: (a) ✔ Exactly matches the classification mentioned in the passage. (b) ✘ “Cinder volcanoes” is incorrect terminology. (c) ✘ “Shield cones” is not a valid geological term. (d) ✘ “Strato cones” and “shield cones” are informal and inaccurate.