Sample questions
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CSE2014
Consider the following pairs : Region often in news : Country
- Chechnya : Russian Federation
- Darfur : Mali
- Swat Valley : Iraq
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › Global Issues & Diplomacy
CSE
The reason for Chechnya to be in the news recently is
- A Discovery of huge reserves of oil
- B Separatist rebellious activities by the local people ✓
- C Continuous conflict between the government troops and the narcotic mafia resulting in a great loss of human life
- D Intense cold wave killing hundreds of people
✓ Correct answer: (B)
International Relations › Bilateral & Regional
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