Sample questions
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CSE
Which one of the following pairs of countries fought wars over a region called Ogaden?
- A Eritrea and Sudan
- B Ethiopia and Somalia ✓
- C Kenya and Somalia
- D Ethiopia and Sudan
✓ Correct answer: (B)
International Relations › Bilateral & Regional
CSE
Ogaden region has been a source of conflict between which countries?
- A Morocco and Algeria
- B Nigeria and Cameroon
- C Angola and Zambia
- D Ethiopia and Somalia ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
International Relations › Bilateral & Regional
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