UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 90
Consider the following pairs :
| Country | Reason for being in the news |
|---|---|
| 1. Argentina | Worst economic crisis |
| 2. Sudan | War between the country's regular army and paramilitary forces |
| 3. Turkey | Rescinded its membership of NATO |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (Only two pairs)
Explanation: Argentina faced severe inflation and debt problems, while Sudan’s army and Rapid Support Forces fought a major war. Türkiye did not withdraw from NATO.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - Argentina was widely reported for its acute economic crisis.
2. Correct/True - Sudan’s armed forces fought the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
3. Incorrect/False - Türkiye remains a NATO member and did not rescind membership.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but items 1, 2 qualify, giving 2.
B. Correct-exactly 2 of the 3 listed items satisfy the condition.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 2 qualify; item(s) 3 do not.
D. Incorrect-it counts 0, but items 1, 2 qualify, giving 2.