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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 (Tribes) - List-Il (Area)

(A) Khinghiz - (1) Japan
(B) Bushman - (2) Arab
(C) Ainu - (3) Central Asia
(D) Badduin - (4) Kalahari

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

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

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2”.
Tribe Area
Khinghiz Central Asia
Bushman Kalahari
Ainu Japan
Badduin Arab

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