Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List I List II (Vegetation) (Region) A. Chaparrals 1. North America B. Maquis 2. Southern Europe C. Fynbos 3. South Africa D. Malle scrubs 4. Australia Code : A B C D

The question requires matching Mediterranean-type shrubland vegetation with their specific geographic regions. Chaparral is the term used for this sclerophyllous vegetation in North America, specifically California [1]. Maquis (or macchia) refers to the dense shrublands found in the Mediterranean Basin, including Southern Europe (France and Italy) [1]. Fynbos is the distinctive shrubland biome located in the Western Cape region of South Africa [1]. Mallee scrub (or mallee) is the characteristic vegetation found in the Mediterranean climatic zones of Southern and Southwestern Australia, often dominated by Eucalyptus species [2]. Therefore, the correct matching sequence is A-1, B-2, C-3, and D-4, which corresponds to Option 1.

Sources

1. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 3: MAJOR BIOMES > 5. Mediterranean or Sclerophyllous Biome > p. 12
2. [2] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 17: The Savanna or Sudan Climate > Natural Vegetation > p. 167