Which famous volcano in West Java near Bandung is named after its distinct profile resembling an overturned boat according to the Sangkuriang legend?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Mount Tangkuban Parahu
- Step 1: Tangkuban Parahu translates literally to 'upturned boat' in the Sundanese language. Step 2. Legend tells that Sangkuriang kicked the unfinished boat away in anger, creating the profile of the volcanic ridge. Answer: Mount Tangkuban Parahu. Why not the others: Burangrang is an older volcanic remnant of the ancient Mount Sunda caldera.
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