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Consider the following pairs

2014

Conflict Zones/Areas of Interest broad-based, International Relations

Consider the following pairs :
Region often in news Country
1. Chechnya : Russian Federation
2. Darfur : Mali
3. 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

Explanation

Pair 1 Chechnya : Russian Federation is Correct: Chechnya is a federal republic in the North Caucasus region of Russia. It has been in the news for separatist movements and terrorism issues. Pair 2. Darfur : Mali is Incorrect: Darfur is a conflict-ridden region in Sudan, not Mali. Pair 3. Swat Valley : Iraq is Incorrect: Swat Valley is in Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province), not Iraq. It gained attention due to Taliban insurgency and Malala Yousafzai’s activism.