अभिकथन (A): प्लेट विवर्तनिकी (Plate tectonics) का सिद्धांत भूकंप, पर्वत और महासागरीय गर्त जैसी कई भूगर्भीय विशेषताओं की व्याख्या करता है। कारण (R): अभिसारी सीमाओं (convergent boundaries) पर प्लेटें आपस में टकराकर पर्वतों का निर्माण करती हैं, जबकि अपसारी सीमाओं पर नए क्रस्ट का निर्माण होता है।

Which of the following statements regarding the dynamics of tectonic plates and their boundaries are correct? A. The rigid plates of the lithosphere float and move over the semi-fluid asthenosphere. B. Divergent plate boundaries occur where plates move apart, leading to the formation of mid-ocean ridges. C. Transform plate boundaries involve plates sliding past each other, which typically results in subduction zones. D. Convergent plate boundaries are characterized by plates colliding, resulting in features such as mountains and subduction zones. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Match List-I (Tectonic Plates) with List-II (Their Location) and select the correct answer using the options given below: List-I: A. Nazca Plate B. Cocos Plate C. Caroline Plate D. Fiji Plate List-II: 1. Between Central America and Pacific Plate2. North-East of Australia3. Between South America and Pacific Plate4. Between Philippine and Indian Plate