Consider the following pairs :
| Community sometimes mentioned in the news | In the affairs of |
| 1. Kurd | Bangladesh |
| 2. Madhesi | Nepal |
| 3. Rohingya | Myanmar |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1 and 2
2 only
2 and 3
3 only
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2016
– Pair 2 is correct: The Madhesi are an ethnic group originating from the Terai region of southern Nepal, bordering India. They have been prominent in Nepalese politics due to issues related to representation and federal structure.
– Pair 3 is correct: The Rohingya are a stateless Indo-Aryan ethnic group who primarily reside in Rakhine State, Myanmar. They have faced persecution and mass displacement, leading to a major humanitarian crisis.