Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
A
Syria and Jordan
B
Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia
C
Philippines and Papua New Guinea
D
Jamaica, Haiti and Surinam
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The question asks to identify the countries frequently mentioned in the news regarding the Ebola virus outbreak around 2014-2015.
2. The major West African Ebola epidemic, which garnered significant international news coverage, primarily affected Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.
3. Option (A) Syria and Jordan are in the Middle East.
4. Option (C) Philippines and Papua New Guinea are in Southeast Asia and Oceania.
5. Option (D) Jamaica, Haiti, and Surinam are in the Caribbean and South America.
6. Therefore, the correct group of countries is Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia (Option B).