Consider the following pairs: Community sometimes mentioned in the news : In the affairs of 1. Kurd : Bangladesh 2. Madhesi : Nepal 3. Rohingya : Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- A1 and 2
- B2 only
- C2 and 3Correct
- D3 only
Explanation
Let's analyze the given pairs:
Kurd : Bangladesh: This pair is incorrectly matched. The Kurds are an ethnic group native to a region in Western Asia, primarily inhabiting parts of southeastern Turkey, northeastern Syria, northern Iraq, and northwestern Iran. They do not reside in Bangladesh. Madhesi : Nepal: This pair is correctly matched. The Madhesi are an ethnic group predominantly residing in the Terai region of southern Nepal. They have been involved in political movements concerning their rights and representation in Nepal. Rohingya : Myanmar: This pair is correctly matched. The Rohingya are a stateless Indo-Aryan ethnic group who reside in Rakhine State, Myanmar. They are often described as one of the most persecuted minorities in the world. Therefore, pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
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