Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Island) A. Continental island B. Coral island C. Volcanic island D. Mountain island islands List II (Location) 1. Mauritius 2. Madagascar 3. Andaman and Nicobar 4. Maldives Code : A B C D

The classification of islands is based on their geological origin and location. Madagascar (Malagasy) is a classic example of a continental island, having been separated from the mainland by the Mozambique Channel. The Maldives are identified as coral islands, specifically atolls formed by the accumulation of coral organisms in the Indian Ocean [2]. Mauritius is a volcanic island, formed by volcanic activity and composed of basaltic rocks [2]. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are described as mountain islands or island arcs, representing the submerged continuation of mountain ranges (festoons) that extend from the mainland. This matches the pairs: A-2 (Continental-Madagascar), B-4 (Coral-Maldives), C-1 (Volcanic-Mauritius), and D-3 (Mountain-Andaman and Nicobar).

Sources

1. [2] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 11: Islands and Coral Reefs > Gontinental islands > p. 97