UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 22
Consider the following pairs:
| Community sometimes mentioned in the news | In the affairs of |
|---|---|
| 1. Kurd | Bangladesh |
| 2. Madhesi | Nepal |
| 3. Rohingya | Myanmar |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: The Madhesi political and citizenship issues concern Nepal, while Rohingya displacement concerns Myanmar. Kurdish populations mainly inhabit West Asian countries rather than Bangladesh.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Pair 1: Incorrect - Kurds are concentrated across Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria, not Bangladesh.
Pair 2: Correct - Madhesis are associated with Nepal’s southern Terai and its politics.
Pair 3: Correct - Rohingya are a persecuted ethnic minority rooted in Myanmar’s Rakhine region.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 1; omits correct pair 3.
B: Incorrect - omits correct pair 3.
C: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
D: Incorrect - omits correct pair 2.