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Q19 (IAS/2016) Geography β€Ί World Human & Economic Geography β€Ί World ethnic groups Official Key

Consider the following pairs : Community sometimes mentioned in the news 1. Kurd : Bangladesh 2. Madhesi : Nepal 3. Rohingya : Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Your answer: β€”  Β·  Correct: C
Explanation

The correct answer is option C (pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched).

**Pair 1 is incorrect:** Kurds inhabit a mountainous region straddling the borders of Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Armenia.[1] They are not associated with Bangladesh.

**Pair 2 is correct:** The Madhesi are an indigenous ethnic group of Nepalese people who are natives of the Madhesh plains of Southern Nepal in Terai belt of South Asia.[2] This confirms that Madhesi people are indeed a community in Nepal.

**Pair 3 is correct:** Nepal and Bhutan, as well as Bangladesh and Myanmar, have had disagreements in the past over the migration of ethnic Nepalese into Bhutan and the Rohingyas from Myanmar into India and Bangladesh, respectively.[3] This establishes that Rohingyas are from Myanmar, making this pairing correct.

Therefore, only pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched, making option C the correct answer.

Sources
  1. [1] https://abhipedia.abhimanu.com/Article/1057/NzM5MDIEEQQVV/Consider-the-following-pairs-Community-sometimes-In-the-affairs-of-mentioned-in-the-n-on-General-Studies-Prelim-for-undefined-
  2. [2] https://abhipedia.abhimanu.com/Article/1057/NzM5MDIEEQQVV/Consider-the-following-pairs-Community-sometimes-In-the-affairs-of-mentioned-in-the-n-on-General-Studies-Prelim-for-undefined-
  3. [3] Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Contemporary South Asia > Ideas for the Teacher > p. 41
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Q. Consider the following pairs : Community sometimes mentioned in the news 1. Kurd : Bangladesh 2. Madhesi : Nepal 3. Rohingya : Myanma…
At a glance
Origin: Books + Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 3.3/10 Β· 6.7/10

This question bridges NCERT Political Science (Rohingya) with high-decibel Current Affairs (Madhesi blockade, Kurdish Peshmerga). It rewards candidates who maintain a mental map of 'Conflict Zones' rather than just memorizing treaty names.

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This question can be broken into the following sub-statements. Tap a statement sentence to jump into its detailed analysis.

Statement 1
Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Are Kurds (Kurdish people) a community in Bangladesh?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Kurds inhabit a mountainous region straddling the borders of Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Armenia."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly describes where Kurds inhabit, listing countries in the Middle East and not Bangladesh.
  • Appears in a question pairing 'Kurd : Bangladesh' and then gives Kurdish geography, implying the pair is incorrect.
Web source
Presence: 3/5
"1. Kurd - Bangladesh 2. Madhesi - Nepal 3. Rohingya - Myanmar"
Why this source?
  • Lists the pair '1. Kurd - Bangladesh' as an item to be evaluated in 'Community sometimes mentioned in the news', indicating this pairing is questionable.
  • Reinforces that the Kurd–Bangladesh pairing is presented for evaluation in study material, not as an established fact of Kurdish presence in Bangladesh.

Political Theory, Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Nationalism > p. 99
Strength: 5/5
β€œSuch separatist movements have developed among the Quebecois in Canada, the Basques in northern Spain, the Kurds in Turkey and Iraq, and the Tamils in Sri Lanka, among others. The language of nationalism is also used by some groups in India. Arab nationalism today may hope to unite Arab countries in a pan Arab union but separatist movements like the Basques or Kurds struggle to divide existing states. We may all agree that nationalism is a powerful force in the world even today. But it is more difficult to arrive at agreement regarding the definition of terms like nation or nationalism.”
Why relevant

Shows Kurds are an identifiable ethno-national group active across multiple countries (Turkey, Iraq) β€” i.e., 'Kurd' can denote a transnational community.

How to extend

A student could use this pattern to ask whether a Kurdish transnational/diaspora presence extends to South Asian states like Bangladesh by checking diaspora/refugee data or immigration links.

Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 148
Strength: 5/5
β€œβ€’ A group of people of a particular religion, region, common work or interest, especially a smaller group, may also be called a community; for instance, 'Mumbai's Parsi community', 'Chennai's Sikh community', 'America's Indian community', 'Kerala's scientific community', 'our school's art community', 'the village's farming community', and so on… The list is endless!β€’ In your school, you may be part of different communities β€” your class, of course, but also the sports community, the National Service Scheme, the National Cadet Corps, a science or drama club, etc.”
Why relevant

Gives a broad definition/pattern of 'community' (people of a particular religion, region, common work or interest) and examples, implying ethnic groups count as communities.

How to extend

One could therefore treat 'Kurds' as a potential community in any country if there is a resident/immigrant Kurdish population documented there.

Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > Community > p. 143
Strength: 4/5
β€œFamilies are connected not only within themselves, but also with other families and the people around them. Such a group of connected people may be called a 'community' (there are other meanings for 'community', depending on the context). Members of a community come together for various reasons, like celebrating festivals and organising feasts, weddings and other events. In some villages, people come together to support each other with agricultural practices like land preparation, sowing and harvesting. Over time, communities often agreed upon some practices on the use of shared natural wealth and resources such as water, grazing lands and forest produce.”
Why relevant

Explains community as a connected group that may share practices and resources, reinforcing that 'community' need not be territorially bounded.

How to extend

A student could look for local social practices, associations, places of worship, or cultural events in Bangladesh that indicate a Kurdish community presence.

Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Security in the Contemporary World > Refugees in the world (2017) > p. 74
Strength: 4/5
β€œSource: http://www.unhcr.org their country of origin, people who have fled their homes but remain within national borders are called 'internally displaced people'. Kashmiri Pandits that fled the violence in the Kashmir Valley in the early 1990s are an example of an internally displaced community. The world refugee map tallies almost perfectly with the world conflicts map because wars and armed conflicts in the South have generated millions of refugees seeking safe haven. From 1990 to 1995, 70 states were involved in 93 wars which killed about 55 lakh people. As a result, individuals, and families and, at times, whole communities have been forced to migrate because of generalised fear of violence or due to the destruction of livelihoods, identities and living environments.”
Why relevant

Describes refugees and how conflicts produce refugee communities mapped against conflicts, suggesting refugee or migrant groups can form communities in new countries.

How to extend

A student might check UNHCR or refugee maps/records to see if Kurdish refugees have settled in Bangladesh, as a route to establish a Kurdish community there.

Politics in India since Independence, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Regional Aspirations > Movements against outsiders > p. 129
Strength: 3/5
β€œThe large scale migration into the North-East gave rise to a special kind of problem that pitted the 'local' communities against people who were seen as 'outsiders' or migrants. These latecomers, either from India or abroad are seen as encroachers on scarce resources like land and potential competitors to employment opportunities and political power. This issue has taken political and sometimes violent form in many States of the North-East. l r t The Assam Movement from 1979 to 1985 is the best example of such movements against 'outsiders'. The Assamese suspected that there were huge numbers of illegal Bengali Muslim settlers from Bangladesh.”
Why relevant

Discusses migration creating 'outsider' groups and local perceptions of migrants from Bangladesh into India, illustrating how migration flows can create identifiable communities across borders.

How to extend

By analogy, a student could investigate historical or recent migration routes to see whether Kurds have migrated to Bangladesh and formed a community.

Statement 2
Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Are Madhesi (Madhesi people) a community in Nepal?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The **Madhesi** an indigenous ethnic group of Nepalese people who are natives of the Madhesh plains of Southern Nepal in Terai belt of South Asia."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly identifies Madhesi as an indigenous ethnic group of Nepalese people.
  • Specifies they are natives of the Madhesh plains of Southern Nepal (Terai belt), tying the group to Nepal.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"2. Madhesi - Nepal"
Why this source?
  • Lists 'Madhesi - Nepal' in a 'Community sometimes mentioned in the news' pairs list, associating Madhesi with Nepal.
  • The context is a quiz/summary of communities and the countries they are linked to in news coverage.
Web source
Presence: 3/5
"2. Madhesi : Nepal"
Why this source?
  • Includes the same pairs list showing 'Madhesi : Nepal', reinforcing the association.
  • Used in a 'Consider the following pairs' context linking community names to countries.

Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 148
Strength: 5/5
β€œβ€’ A group of people of a particular religion, region, common work or interest, especially a smaller group, may also be called a community; for instance, 'Mumbai's Parsi community', 'Chennai's Sikh community', 'America's Indian community', 'Kerala's scientific community', 'our school's art community', 'the village's farming community', and so on… The list is endless!β€’ In your school, you may be part of different communities β€” your class, of course, but also the sports community, the National Service Scheme, the National Cadet Corps, a science or drama club, etc.”
Why relevant

Gives a clear rule that a 'community' can be defined by region or locality (e.g., 'Mumbai's Parsi community'), which is the same type of label 'Madhesi' would be if it denotes a regional group.

How to extend

A student could apply this pattern by checking whether 'Madhesi' is used as a regional or locality-based identifier in Nepalese contexts (news, maps, ethnographic lists).

Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > Community > p. 143
Strength: 4/5
β€œFamilies are connected not only within themselves, but also with other families and the people around them. Such a group of connected people may be called a 'community' (there are other meanings for 'community', depending on the context). Members of a community come together for various reasons, like celebrating festivals and organising feasts, weddings and other events. In some villages, people come together to support each other with agricultural practices like land preparation, sowing and harvesting. Over time, communities often agreed upon some practices on the use of shared natural wealth and resources such as water, grazing lands and forest produce.”
Why relevant

Defines community as groups connected by shared activities, resources or social ties, suggesting that ethnolinguistic or regional groups in a country can constitute 'communities'.

How to extend

Use this definition to ask whether Madhesi share region-based practices, festivals, or resource arrangements in Nepal (evidence from reporting or demographic sources).

Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Contemporary South Asia > Ideas for the Teacher > p. 41
Strength: 4/5
β€œThe smaller countries fear that India wants to be a regionally-dominant power. Not all conflicts in South Asia are between India and its neighbours. Nepal and Bhutan, as well as Bangladesh and Myanmar, have had disagreements in the past over the migration of ethnic Nepalese into Bhutan and the Rohingyas from Myanmar into India and Bangladesh, respectively. Bangladesh and Nepal have had some differences over the future of the Himalayan river waters. The major conflicts and differences, though, are between India and the others, partly because of the geography of the region, in which India is located centrally and is therefore the only country that borders the others.”
Why relevant

Notes that South Asian countries, including Nepal and Bhutan, have experienced migration and disputes involving 'ethnic Nepalese', implying the presence of identifiable ethnic/regional groups within and around Nepal.

How to extend

Combine this with a map of the region or news reports to see if 'Madhesi' is referenced as one such ethnic/regional group in southern Nepal or in cross-border contexts.

Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Contemporary South Asia > Ideas for the Teacher > p. 40
Strength: 3/5
β€œMany leaders and citizens in Nepal think that the Indian government interferes in its internal affairs, has designs on its river waters and hydroelectricity, and prevents Nepal, a landlocked country, from getting easier access to the sea through Indian territory. Nevertheless, Indo-Nepal relations are fairly stable and peaceful. Despite differences, trade, scientific cooperation, common natural resources, electricity generation a n d i n t e r l o c k i n g w a t e r management grids hold the two countries together. There is a hope that the consolidation of democracy in Nepal will lead to improvements in the ties between the two countries.”
Why relevant

Discusses internal perceptions in Nepal about ethnic groups and cross-border issues, indicating that Nepalese society contains distinct groups whose names appear in political and social discussions.

How to extend

A student could survey Nepalese news or political discourse for group labels (like 'Madhesi') used in debates over representation, borders, or migration.

THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART II, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions > 5.3 Names for communities > p. 152
Strength: 3/5
β€œA more general term for these migrant communities was mlechchha, indicating that they did not observe the norms of caste society and spoke languages that were not derived from Sanskrit. Such terms sometimes had a derogatory connotation, but they rarely denoted a distinct religious community of Muslims in opposition to Hindus. And as we saw (Chapter 5), the term "Hindu" was used in a variety of ways, not necessarily restricted to a religious connotation.”
Why relevant

Provides an example of how historical/linguistic terms have been used to label migrant or non-mainstream groups, showing that labels for communities can denote social/linguistic difference rather than formal administrative status.

How to extend

Use this pattern to interpret whether the term 'Madhesi' functions as a social/ethnic label in sources (news, history) even if not an official administrative category.

Statement 3
Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Are Rohingya (Rohingya people) a community in Myanmar?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Contemporary South Asia > Ideas for the Teacher > p. 41
Presence: 5/5
β€œThe smaller countries fear that India wants to be a regionally-dominant power. Not all conflicts in South Asia are between India and its neighbours. Nepal and Bhutan, as well as Bangladesh and Myanmar, have had disagreements in the past over the migration of ethnic Nepalese into Bhutan and the Rohingyas from Myanmar into India and Bangladesh, respectively. Bangladesh and Nepal have had some differences over the future of the Himalayan river waters. The major conflicts and differences, though, are between India and the others, partly because of the geography of the region, in which India is located centrally and is therefore the only country that borders the others.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly names 'the Rohingyas from Myanmar' as a group migrating into neighbouring countries.
  • Identifies Rohingyas with a specific geographic origin (Myanmar), implying a distinct community identity.
Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 148
Presence: 4/5
β€œβ€’ A group of people of a particular religion, region, common work or interest, especially a smaller group, may also be called a community; for instance, 'Mumbai's Parsi community', 'Chennai's Sikh community', 'America's Indian community', 'Kerala's scientific community', 'our school's art community', 'the village's farming community', and so on… The list is endless!β€’ In your school, you may be part of different communities β€” your class, of course, but also the sports community, the National Service Scheme, the National Cadet Corps, a science or drama club, etc.”
Why this source?
  • Gives a clear, general social‑science definition of 'community' as a group of people sharing religion, region or common interest.
  • Shows that groups defined by region or religion (like Rohingya) fit the common usage of 'community'.
Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > Community > p. 143
Presence: 3/5
β€œFamilies are connected not only within themselves, but also with other families and the people around them. Such a group of connected people may be called a 'community' (there are other meanings for 'community', depending on the context). Members of a community come together for various reasons, like celebrating festivals and organising feasts, weddings and other events. In some villages, people come together to support each other with agricultural practices like land preparation, sowing and harvesting. Over time, communities often agreed upon some practices on the use of shared natural wealth and resources such as water, grazing lands and forest produce.”
Why this source?
  • Defines 'community' as connected families/people who come together and share practices, supporting the classification of ethnic groups as communities.
  • Provides the conceptual basis to interpret a named group (Rohingya) as a community.
Pattern takeaway: UPSC loves 'People in News' as much as 'Places in News'. If a community is fighting a war or migrating (refugees), they become a potential match-the-pair question.
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter for newspaper readers (2015-16 context), but a Trap for static-only aspirants. Source: NCERT Class XII (Contemporary World Politics) + The Hindu.
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: International Relations > India's Neighborhood & Global Ethnic Conflicts.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Map these communities: Uighurs (China), Yazidis (Iraq), Houthis (Yemen), Hazaras (Afghanistan), Chakmas/Hajongs (Bangladesh), Brus/Reangs (Mizoram/Tripura), Catalans (Spain).
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: Do not just read about a 'Nepal Blockade' or 'Syrian War'. Extract the specific *Actor* (Madhesi, Kurd) and their *Geography*. Make a 'Community-Region-Country' table.
Concept hooks from this question
πŸ“Œ Adjacent topic to master
S1
πŸ‘‰ Flexible definition of 'community'
πŸ’‘ The insight

Several references (class texts) explain that 'community' is a flexible social category defined by religion, region, work, interest, or other bonds.

High-yield for UPSC sociology/political science: knowing that 'community' is a descriptive, context-dependent term helps candidates judge whether a named group qualifies as a community in a given context. It connects to questions on social identity, minority/majority issues and population categorisation. Prepare by reviewing textbook definitions and practising application to different groups.

πŸ“š Reading List :
  • Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > Community > p. 143
  • Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 148
  • Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 147
πŸ”— Anchor: "Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Are Kurds (Kurdish people) a communit..."
πŸ“Œ Adjacent topic to master
S1
πŸ‘‰ Refugees, internally displaced and migrant communities
πŸ’‘ The insight

The references discuss refugees and internally displaced communities and how migration produces identifiable communities (examples include Kashmiri Pandits and Bangladesh-related migrations).

Important for UPSC topics on migration, internal security and human development: understanding how displacement creates or changes communities is frequently tested in GS papers and essays. It links to demographics, border issues and refugee policy. Study by mapping causes, legal definitions (refugee/IDP), and case studies from textbooks.

πŸ“š Reading List :
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Security in the Contemporary World > Refugees in the world (2017) > p. 74
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Contemporary South Asia > Democracy in Bangladesh > p. 33
πŸ”— Anchor: "Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Are Kurds (Kurdish people) a communit..."
πŸ“Œ Adjacent topic to master
S1
πŸ‘‰ Ethnic/regional groups versus state presence (example: Kurds)
πŸ’‘ The insight

One reference names Kurds as an ethnic/regional group (Kurds in Turkey and Iraq), which is relevant to assessing whether such groups are present in other countries like Bangladesh.

Useful for UPSC questions on ethnic conflicts, separatism and regional politics: recognising where an ethnic group is concentrated helps evaluate claims about their presence elsewhere. Study by noting typical regional distributions, separatist movements and the distinction between ethnic groups and national populations.

πŸ“š Reading List :
  • Political Theory, Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Nationalism > p. 99
πŸ”— Anchor: "Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Are Kurds (Kurdish people) a communit..."
πŸ“Œ Adjacent topic to master
S2
πŸ‘‰ Definition and types of 'community' in social context
πŸ’‘ The insight

References define 'community' as groups linked by religion, region, work or interest β€” the basic category needed to assess whether a group (like Madhesi) can be described as a community.

High-yield for UPSC sociology/static portions: understanding what counts as a community helps answer questions on social groups, identity and collective action. Connects to topics on caste, ethnicity, regional identity and grassroots mobilisation. Practice by comparing definitions across sources and applying them to case groups.

πŸ“š Reading List :
  • Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > Community > p. 143
  • Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 148
πŸ”— Anchor: "Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Are Madhesi (Madhesi people) a commun..."
πŸ“Œ Adjacent topic to master
S2
πŸ‘‰ Migrant and cross-border ethnic communities in South Asia
πŸ’‘ The insight

References discuss migrant communities and ethnic Nepalese movements across borders, a theme central to discussions about regional ethnic groups and their transnational presence.

Useful for GS (Internal Security/International Relations) and contemporary issues: many questions test knowledge of cross-border ethnic migrations, refugee issues and bilateral tensions. Helps analyse claims about community identity when groups span borders. Prepare by mapping examples and bilateral implications.

πŸ“š Reading List :
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Contemporary South Asia > Ideas for the Teacher > p. 41
  • THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART II, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions > 5.3 Names for communities > p. 152
πŸ”— Anchor: "Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Are Madhesi (Madhesi people) a commun..."
πŸ“Œ Adjacent topic to master
S2
πŸ‘‰ Ethnicity, identity and political dynamics in Nepal
πŸ’‘ The insight

References on Nepal's political history and democratic movements show how ethnic groups and identity play into Nepal's polity β€” relevant when evaluating whether a named group constitutes a recognised community in Nepal.

Important for polity, contemporary history and international relations: ethnic identity in Nepal influences internal politics and bilateral relations with India. Master by linking historical political changes with ethnic mobilisation and contemporary interstate issues.

πŸ“š Reading List :
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Contemporary South Asia > Monarchy and Democracy in Nepal > p. 35
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Contemporary South Asia > Ideas for the Teacher > p. 40
πŸ”— Anchor: "Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Are Madhesi (Madhesi people) a commun..."
πŸ“Œ Adjacent topic to master
S3
πŸ‘‰ Definition of 'community' in social science
πŸ’‘ The insight

References define 'community' as groups linked by region, religion or common interests, which is the category Rohingya fall into.

High-yield for polity/society questions: knowing formal and everyday meanings of 'community' helps answer questions on identity, minority rights and social mobilisation. It connects sociology to contemporary issues (ethnic groups, communalism). Prepare by memorising core definitions and mapping examples from news to these definitions.

πŸ“š Reading List :
  • Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > Community > p. 143
  • Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 9: Family and Community > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 148
πŸ”— Anchor: "Community sometimes mentioned in the news: Are Rohingya (Rohingya people) a comm..."
πŸŒ‘ The Hidden Trap

The NCERT snippet (Political Theory, Class XI, p.99) explicitly lists 'Basques in northern Spain' and 'Quebecois in Canada' in the same sentence as Kurds. These are high-probability future targets.

⚑ Elimination Cheat Code

Apply 'Geographic Common Sense'. Kurds are famously associated with the mountainous Middle East (fighting ISIS in Iraq/Syria). Bangladesh is a river delta in South Asia. The geography is incompatible. Eliminate Pair 1 immediately.

πŸ”— Mains Connection

Connects to GS-2 (India and its Neighborhood Relations) and GS-3 (Internal Security - Linkages of migration with security). The Rohingya issue is a classic case of 'Refugee Security Dilemma' affecting India's borders.

βœ“ Thank you! We'll review this.

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Consider the following pairs : Towns sometimes mentioned in news Country 1. Aleppo - Syria 2. Kirkuk - Yemen 3. Mosul - Palestine 4. Mazar-i-sharif - Afghanistan Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

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Consider the following pairs : Traditions Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival - Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra - Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari - Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

IAS Β· 2023 Β· Q97 Relevance score: 1.59

Consider the following pairs : Area of conflict mentioned in news Country where it is located . Donbas : Syria Kachin : Ethiopia Tigray : North Yemen 1. 2. 3. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

IAS Β· 2022 Β· Q18 Relevance score: 1.36

Consider the following pairs : Region often mentioned in the news Country 1. Anatolia - Turkey 2. Amhara - Ethiopia 3. Cabo Delgado - Spain 4. Catalonia - Italy How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?