GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Population2016

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

A

1 and 2

B

2 only

C

2 and 3

D

3 only

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. The Kurdish people are an ethnic group primarily inhabiting a region known as Kurdistan, which spans across parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria. They are not associated with Bangladesh. 2. Pair 2 is correctly matched. The Madhesi community resides in the Terai plains of southern Nepal, bordering India. Their political and social issues have frequently been in the news regarding the affairs of Nepal, particularly concerning constitutional rights and representation. 3. Pair 3 is correctly matched. The Rohingya are a Muslim ethnic minority group primarily living in Rakhine State, Myanmar (formerly Burma). Their persecution and statelessness have been a major international concern and frequently feature in the news related to Myanmar's affairs.

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