Consider the following pairs : Regions sometimes mentioned in news

Consider the following pairs :

Regions sometimes mentioned in news Country
1. Catalonia Spain
2. Crimea Hungary
3. Mindanao Philippines
4. Oromia Nigeria

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

1, 2 and 3
3 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2018
The correctly matched pairs are Catalonia – Spain and Mindanao – Philippines. Therefore, option C (1 and 3 only) is the correct answer.
Catalonia is an autonomous community in Spain known for its independence movement. Mindanao is a major island in the Philippines, associated with the Moro conflict. Crimea is located in the Black Sea region, claimed by Russia (formerly part of Ukraine), and is not in Hungary. Oromia is a region in Ethiopia, not Nigeria.
Catalonia has a distinct cultural and linguistic identity within Spain. The conflict in Mindanao involves various groups seeking autonomy or independence. The annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 is a significant geopolitical issue. Oromia is the largest and most populous regional state in Ethiopia.
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