(Match Column A with the correct option in Column B)

Column A
1. Himadri	(a) Living root bridges
2. Ladakh	(b) Highest Himalayas
3. Mawlynnong	(c) Cold desert
4. Barren Island	(d) Active volcano
5. Aravalli Hills	(e) Prevent desert spread

Matched Pairs and Explanations:

1 → b: Himadri is the highest Himalayan range with peaks over 8000 m.

2 → c: Ladakh is India’s cold desert with extreme winters.

3 → a: Mawlynnong is known for eco-tourism and root bridges.

4 → d: Barren Island hosts India’s only active volcano.

5 → e: The Aravallis block the expansion of the Thar Desert.