Match List-I (New Names of the Countries) with List-II (Old Names of the Countries) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists

(New Names of the Countries) | (Old Names of the Countries)
A. Benin | 1. Nyasaland
B. Belize | 2. Basutoland
C. Botswana | 3. Bechuanaland
D. Malawi | 4. British Honduras
| 5. Dahomey

The correct answer is Option 2 (A-5, B-4, C-3, D-1). This match correctly identifies the historical colonial names of the respective nations:

• A. Benin (5. Dahomey): Known as the Kingdom of Dahomey, it was renamed the People's Republic of Benin in 1975 to reflect a broader national identity.
• B. Belize (4. British Honduras): This Central American territory was officially renamed from British Honduras to Belize in 1973, prior to its independence in 1981.
• C. Botswana (3. Bechuanaland): Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, it adopted the name Botswana upon gaining independence in 1966.
• D. Malawi (1. Nyasaland): Previously known as the British protectorate of Nyasaland, it was renamed Malawi after achieving independence in 1964.

Other options are incorrect because they mismatch these established historical transitions. For instance, Basutoland (List-II, 2) is the old name for Lesotho, which is not present in List-I.