UPSC Prelims 2018·GS1·geography·general geography

Consider the following pairs: Towns sometimes mentioned in news Country 1. Aleppo Syria 2. Kirkuk Yemen 3. Mosul Palestine 4. Mazar-i-sharif Afghanistan Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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  1. A1 and 2
  2. B1 and 4Correct
  3. C2 and 3
  4. D3 and 4

Explanation

This question tests geographical knowledge, particularly of regions frequently in the news: 1. Aleppo - Syria: Correctly matched. Aleppo is a major city in Syria, notably affected by the Syrian Civil War. 2. Kirkuk - Yemen: Incorrectly matched. Kirkuk is a city in Iraq, significant for its oil reserves and often a flashpoint for ethnic and political tensions. Yemen is located on the Arabian Peninsula. 3. Mosul - Palestine: Incorrectly matched. Mosul is one of the largest cities in Iraq, historically and strategically important, particularly in recent conflicts involving ISIS. Palestine is a distinct geographical and political entity. 4. Mazar-i-sharif - Afghanistan: Correctly matched. Mazar-i-sharif is a significant city in northern Afghanistan, known for its Blue Mosque. Based on the analysis, pairs 1 and 4 are correctly matched.
geography: Consider the following pairs: Towns sometimes mentioned in news Country 1. Aleppo Syria 2. Kirkuk Yemen 3. Mosul Palesti

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