Consider the following pairs : Region often in news Country

Consider the following pairs :

Region often in news Country
1. Chechnya Russian Federation
2. Darfur Mali
3. Swat Valley Iraq

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2014
The question asks which of the given pairs are correctly matched regarding the region and the country they are located in. Let’s examine each pair:
1. Chechnya: This region is a federal subject of Russia, officially known as the Chechen Republic within the Russian Federation. This pair is correctly matched.
2. Darfur: Darfur is a region in western Sudan, Africa. It is not located in Mali, which is a separate country in West Africa. This pair is incorrectly matched.
3. Swat Valley: The Swat Valley is located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is not located in Iraq, which is in the Middle East. This pair is incorrectly matched.
– Chechnya is part of the Russian Federation.
– Darfur is a region in Sudan.
– Swat Valley is in Pakistan.
Knowing the geographical locations of regions frequently mentioned in international news related to conflicts, political issues, or natural disasters is important for competitive exams. Chechnya has been associated with separatist movements and conflict with Russia. Darfur is known for its long-standing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The Swat Valley in Pakistan has been affected by insurgency and military operations.