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

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Q: 88 (IAS/2022)
Consider the following pairs : Region often mentioned Country in the news
1. Anatolia - Turkey
2. Amhara - Ethiopia
3. Cabo Delgado - Spain
4. Catalonia - Italy How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

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General Knowledge

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'many pairs': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'pair': [7, 0, 1, 12], 'italy': [14, 5, 13, 11], 'region': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'anatolia': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'spain': [12, 3, 9, 5], 'catalonia': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'turkey': [0, 0, 0, 3], 'country': [27, 2, 36, 66], 'ethiopia': [0, 0, 2, 1]}

  1. Anatolia - Turkey: Anatolia, also known as Asia Minor, is a region located in western Asia and spans across central and eastern Turkey. Turkey is a country located in both Asia and Europe and is often mentioned in the news due to its geopolitical significance, economic developments, and political situation.

  2. Amhara - Ethiopia: Amhara is a region located in the northern and central highlands of Ethiopia. It is one of the ten federal states of Ethiopia and is bordered by Sudan to the west, the Afar region to the east, and the Benishangul-Gumuz region to the southwest. Amhara is often mentioned in the news due to the ongoing conflict between the Ethiopian government and Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), a political party that was in control of the Tigray region before the conflict began.

  3. Cabo Delgado - Spain: Cabo Delgado is a province located in the northern part of Mozambique, Africa, and is often mentioned in the news due to the ongoing conflict between the Mozambican government and militant groups operating in the province, such as the Islamic State Central Africa Province (IS-CAP).

  4. Catalonia - Italy: Catalonia is an autonomous community located in northeastern Spain and is often mentioned in the news due to the ongoing separatist movement in the region seeking independence from Spain. Italy is a country located in southern Europe and is not directly related to Catalonia.

 

Preparing for Future Exams: Learning from the Analysis of Past Questions

 

  1. Geography: This topic is relevant because the question relates to different regions and countries.

Sources:

  • "Certificate Physical and Human Geography" by G. C. Leong
  • "Oxford School Atlas" by Oxford University Press
  • "India: Physical Environment" by NCERT

Concepts:

  • Physical geography
  • Human geography
  • Climatology
  • Geopolitics
  1. Current Affairs: As the question is related to recent events in different regions, it is crucial to stay updated with the latest happenings across the world.

Sources:

  • The Hindu newspaper
  • The Indian Express newspaper
  • Press Information Bureau (PIB)
  • All India Radio (AIR) news analysis

Concepts:

  • International Relations
  • Current Affairs Analysis
  • Political Events
  1. History and Culture: This topic is relevant because the question mentions regions that have historical and cultural significance.

Sources:

  • "India's Struggle for Independence" by Bipan Chandra
  • "India's Ancient Past" by R. S. Sharma
  • "The Wonder That Was India" by A. L. Basham

Concepts:

  • Historical events and movements
  • Cultural practices and traditions
  • Folklore and mythology
  1. Polity and Governance: This topic is relevant because the question mentions regions that have political significance.

Sources:

  • "Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth
  • "Introduction to the Constitution of India" by Durga Das Basu
  • "Governance in India" by M. P. Singh

Concepts:

  • Constitutional Provisions
  • Separation of Powers
  • Fundamental Rights and Duties
  • State and Local Governance

In terms of specific chapters in NCERT textbooks, you can refer to the following:

  • Class 11 and 12 History textbooks for historical events and movements
  • Class 11 and 12 Political Science textbooks for polity and governance-related topics
  • Class 6 to 10 Social Science textbooks for geography-related topics.

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