Sample questions
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CSE2023
Consider the following countries
- Bulgaria
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Romania
How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?
- A Only two ✓
- B Only three
- C Only four
- D Only five
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE
Mat ith C (Country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List-I Lis A. Black Sea
- Bulgaria B. Red Sea
- China C. Yellow Sea
- Eritrea D. Caspian Sea
- Kazakhstan Codes: A B C D
- A 1 4 2 3
- B 2 1 4
- C 1 3 2 4 ✓
- D 2 4 1 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE
Claims to the historical Macedonian territory have been a bone of contention between which of the following countries?
- A Portugal and Spain
- B Bulgaria and Greece ✓
- C Romania and Bulgaria
- D Portugal and Greece
✓ Correct answer: (B)
International Relations › Bilateral & Regional
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