GS PrelimsGeography (World mapping)Neighboring Countries2000

Consider the following provinces of former Yugoslavia: 1. I. Bosnia 2. II. Croatia 3. III. Slovenia 4. IV. Yugoslavia. The correct sequence of these provinces from the east to the west is

A

IV, I, III, II

B

IV, I, II, III

C

I, IV, III, II

D

I, IV, II, III

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The task is to arrange the given entities of the former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, Yugoslavia) geographically from East to West. 2. Referring to the political geography of the Balkans: Yugoslavia (representing Serbia/Montenegro region in this context) (IV) is located furthest to the east among the given options. 3. West of Yugoslavia (Serbia/Montenegro) lies Bosnia and Herzegovina (I). 4. West of Bosnia is Croatia (II). 5. The westernmost country among these is Slovenia (III). 6. Hence, the correct East to West sequence is IV, I, II, III.

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