UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 12
Consider the following pairs:
| Area of conflict mentioned in news | Country where it is located |
|---|---|
| 1. Donbas | : Syria |
| 2. Kachin | : Ethiopia |
| 3. Tigray | : North Yemen |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (None)
Explanation: All three conflict locations have been matched to the wrong country: Donbas is in Ukraine, Kachin is in Myanmar and Tigray is in Ethiopia.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect/False - Donbas is a region of eastern Ukraine, not Syria.
2. Incorrect/False - Kachin State is in Myanmar, not Ethiopia.
3. Incorrect/False - Tigray is in northern Ethiopia, not North Yemen.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3 do not.
B. Incorrect-it counts 2, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3 do not.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3 do not.
D. Correct-exactly 0 of the 3 listed items satisfy the condition.