UPSC Prelims 2004·GS1·geography·general geography

Which one of the following cities (they were in the news in recent times) is not correctly matched with its country?

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  1. ASalamanca: Spain
  2. BCannes: ItalyCorrect
  3. CCancun: Mexico
  4. DBruges: Belgium

Explanation

The correct answer is B because Cannes is a city located in France, not Italy. It is world-famous for hosting the annual Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera. The other options are correctly matched: Salamanca is in Spain, Cancun is in Mexico, and Bruges is in Belgium.
geography: Which one of the following cities (they were in the news in recent times) is not correctly matched with its country?

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