GS PrelimsGeography (World mapping)Regions and Countries in News2004

Match List-I (New Names of the Countries) with List-II (Old Names of the Countries) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List-I (New Names of the Countries) - List-II (Old Names of the Countries) 1. A. Benin - 1. Nyasaland 2. B. Belize - 2. Basutoland 3. C. Botswana - 3. Bechuanaland 4. D. Malawi - 4. British Honduras 5. - 5. Dahomey

A

A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

B

A-5, B-4, C-3, D-1

C

A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

D

A-5, B-1, C-3, D-4

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Matching the New Names of the Countries with their Old Names (often colonial era names): 1. A. Benin - Formerly known as Dahomey. So, A matches with 5. 2. B. Belize - Formerly known as British Honduras. So, B matches with 4. 3. C. Botswana - Formerly known as Bechuanaland. So, C matches with 3. 4. D. Malawi - Formerly known as Nyasaland. So, D matches with 1. Therefore, the correct matching sequence is A-5, B-4, C-3, D-1.

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