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Question

With reference to Borneo Island, located in South East Asia, which of the following statements is/ are true ?

1. It is divided among three countries.
2. It has been formed due to volcano deposition.

Select the correct answer from the code given below :
Code:

  1. Neither 1 nor 2
  2. Both 1 and 2
  3. Only 2
  4. Only 1

Answer:

Option D: Only 1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 1”.

Borneo Island is divided among three countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. However, Borneo Island was formed due to geological processes involving tectonic plate movements and erosion, not volcanic deposition.