Sample questions
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CSE2018
Consider the following pairs : Regions sometimes mentioned in news Country
- Catalonia — Spain
- Crimea — Hungary
- Mindanao — Philippines
- Oromia — Nigeria
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 3 and 4 only
- C 1 and 4 only ✓
- D 2 and 4 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › Global Issues & Diplomacy
CSE
The Basque people who are frequently in the news for their separatist activity live in
- A France
- B Italy
- C Portugal
- D Spain ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
International Relations › Bilateral & Regional
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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