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UPPSC 2000 GS-I World Geography
Question

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:
List-I (Country) - List-II (Dependent Territory)

A. Australia - 1. Martinique
B. Denmark - 2. Santa Cruz
C. France - 3. Greenland
D. Spain - 4. Christmas Island

Code:
A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 4 3 1 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “4 3 1 2”.
List-I (Country) - List-II (Dependent Territory)

A. Australia - 4. Christmas Island
B. Denmark - 3. Greenland
C. France - 1. Martinique
D. Spain - 2. Santa Cruz

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