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UPSC 2008 · Q61 · Geography › World Political Geography & Borders · Save

Which of the following countries share borders with Moldova?

  1. Ukraine
  2. Romania
  3. Belarus

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
UPSC 2008 · Q63 · Geography › World Political Geography & Borders · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. Ajman is one of the seven Emirates of the UAE.
  2. Ras al-Khaimah was the last Sheikhdom to join the UAE.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
UPSC 2008 · Q64 · Geography › World Political Geography & Borders · Save

Which one of the following is the largest (area-wise) Lok Sabha constituency?

(a) Kangra
(b) Ladakh
(c) Kachchh
(d) Bhilwara
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Answer: (b) Ladakh
UPSC 2008 · Q79 · Geography › World Political Geography & Borders · Save

Ogaden region has been a source of conflict between which countries?

(a) Morocco and Algeria
(b) Nigeria and Cameroon
(c) Angola and Zambia
(d) Ethiopia and Somalia
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Answer: (d) Ethiopia and Somalia