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UPPSC 2016 GS-I World Geography
Question

Match List-I with List-Il and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Industrial Region) - List-II (Country)

(A) Kinki - (1) China
(B) Canton - (2) Japan
(C) Lorraine - (3) Brazil
(D) Belohorizontle - (4) France

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

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

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3”.
Location Country
Kinki Japan
Canton China
Lorraine France
Belo Horizonte Brazil

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