Question 97
Area of conflict mentioned in news Country where it is located
1. Donbas : Syria
2. Kachin : Ethiopia
3. Tigray : North Yemen
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
AOptions
BSolution
1. Donbas: This is a historical, cultural, and economic region in southeastern Ukraine, which has been a major hotspot of conflict since 2014, leading to the ongoing war with Russia. Syria is a different country with its own civil war. Thus, Pair 1 is Incorrect.
2. Kachin: This is a state in northern Myanmar, known for a long-running ethnic conflict and insurgency involving the Kachin Independence Army. Ethiopia is a country in the Horn of Africa, where Tigray has been a conflict region. Thus, Pair 2 is Incorrect.
3. Tigray: This is a region in northern Ethiopia that has been at the center of a severe civil conflict since late 2020. North Yemen is a historical entity; the current country is Yemen, which is also experiencing a civil war. Thus, Pair 3 is Incorrect.
Therefore, none of the above pairs are correctly matched.
CStrategy
Similar to other questions on conflict regions, this demands accurate geographical knowledge of recent and ongoing global conflicts. It's crucial to correctly associate regions with their respective countries and the nature of the conflicts.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question relates to Current Events (International Relations, Geopolitical Hotspots) and World Geography (Conflict Zones).
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. Requires precise mapping of recent conflict areas to their correct countries, distinguishing them from other regions or conflicts.