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UPPSC 2013 GS-I World Geography
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List-I - List-II

A) Donetz - 1) Germany
B) Kuzantsk - 2) U.K.
C) Lancashaire - 3) Russia
D) Saar - 4) Ukraine

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

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

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1”.
Region Country
A) Donetz 4) Ukraine
B) Kuznetsk 3) Russia
C) Lancashire 2) U.K.
D) Saar 1) Germany

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