Question 38 from UPSC CSE 2022 - Geography

Question

Consider the following pairs:
1. Anatolia - Turkey
2. Amhara - Ethiopia
3. Cabo Delgado - Spain
4. Catalonia - Italy
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: B. Only two pairs

Strategy: The strategy involved focusing on geographic keywords in each pair and recalling their location or recent global news relevance.
*   **Anatolia:** Identified as a major region of Turkey.
*   **Amhara:** Recognized as a prominent region of Ethiopia, often featured in news on Ethiopian ethnic politics.
*   **Cabo Delgado:** Correctly placed in Mozambique--despite linguistic suggestion of Spanish/Portuguese--based on recent African news regarding insurgency.
*   **Catalonia:** Mismatched with Italy; correctly identified with Spain due to frequent news on Spanish regional issues.
This process determined that only the Anatolia-Turkey and Amhara-Ethiopia pairs were correct.

Key Info: **Anatolia**
Anatolia (also known as Asia Minor) is a large peninsula in Western Asia, forming the majority of modern-day Turkey. It has historically served as a bridge between Europe and Asia, central to several ancient civilizations and empires, including the Hittites, Greeks, Byzantines, and Ottomans.

**Amhara**
The Amhara Region is a state in the northwestern part of Ethiopia. It is named after the Amhara people, one of the country's largest ethnic groups. The region is geostrategically significant, home to Lake Tana (the source of the Blue Nile) and cities like Bahir Dar and Gondar. Historically, the area has experienced ethnic and political conflicts involving Amhara, Oromo, and Tigrayan groups.

**Cabo Delgado**
Cabo Delgado is the northernmost province of Mozambique in southeastern Africa. It is not part of Spain. The province has recently been in international focus due to ongoing violent insurgencies, including attacks by Islamist extremist groups since 2017. It is significant for its natural gas reserves and proximity to the Indian Ocean.

**Catalonia**
Catalonia is an autonomous community in the northeast of Spain, bordering France and the Mediterranean Sea. It includes cities such as Barcelona and is known for its distinct language (Catalan) and cultural identity. Catalonia has been the center of separatist movements seeking independence from Spain and has frequently appeared in international news for political demonstrations and referendums. Catalonia is not associated with Italy.

Answer

Option A: Only one pair

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Option C: Only three pairs

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Option D: All four pairs

Consider the following pairs: Anatolia - Turkey Amhara - Ethiopia Cabo Delgado - Spain Catalonia - Italy How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

Anatolia - Turkey

Amhara - Ethiopia

Cabo Delgado - Spain

Catalonia - Italy
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?