Consider the following pairs : Region often in news Country 1. Chechnya : Russian Federation 2. Darfur : Mali 3. Swat Valley : Iraq Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- A1 onlyCorrect
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Let's evaluate each pair of region and country:
Chechnya : Russian Federation: This pair is correctly matched. Chechnya is a republic within the North Caucasus region of Russia. It has been a significant flashpoint known for separatist movements and conflicts with the Russian federal government. Darfur : Mali: This pair is incorrectly matched. Darfur is a large region in western Sudan, which has been embroiled in a major conflict and humanitarian crisis since the early 2000s. Mali is a different country in West Africa. Swat Valley : Iraq: This pair is incorrectly matched. The Swat Valley is a picturesque valley and administrative district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It gained international attention due to the presence of militant groups and military operations. Iraq is a country in the Middle East. Therefore, only pair 1 is correctly matched.
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