UPSC Prelims 2014·GS1·geography·human and economic geography

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?

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  1. A1 onlyCorrect
  2. B2 and 3 only
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. 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.
geography: Consider the following pairs : Region often in news Country 1. Chechnya : Russian Federation 2. Darfur : Mali 3. Swat Va

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