by Q. Consider the following pairs:
UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) 2025 – General Studies Paper I
Region | Country |
I. Mallorca | Italy |
II. Normandy | Spain |
III. Sardinia | France |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None
Answer: (d) None
Explanation:
I. Mallorca:
Mallorca is the largest island of the Balearic Islands, which form an autonomous community of Spain. It is not a part of Italy, making this pair incorrect.
II. Normandy:
Normandy is a well-known historical and cultural region in northern France. It has no association with Spain, and therefore this pair is also incorrect.
III. Sardinia:
Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and enjoys the status of an autonomous region of Italy. It is not part of France, rendering this pair incorrect as well.
Answer: (d) None
