Consider the following pairs : Country - Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad - Setting up of permanent military base by China 2. Guinea - Suspension of Constitution and Government by military 3. Lebanon - Severe and prolonged economic depression 4. Tunisia - Suspension of Parliament by President How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

1. Pair 1: Chad was prominently in the news in 2021 due to the death of its long-time President Idriss Déby and the subsequent takeover by a transitional military council led by his son. While China has interests in the region, the establishment of a permanent military base by China in Chad was not the primary reason for it being in the news. This pair is not correctly matched. 2. Pair 2: In September 2021, Guinea experienced a military coup that overthrew President Alpha Condé. The coup leaders announced the suspension of the Constitution and Government. This was a major event and the key reason for Guinea being in the news. This pair is correctly matched. 3. Pair 3: Lebanon has been grappling with a severe and prolonged economic depression since 2019, characterized by hyperinflation, currency collapse, and banking crises. This ongoing crisis was a major reason for Lebanon being frequently in the news. This pair is correctly matched. 4. Pair 4: In July 2021, Tunisia's President Kais Saied invoked emergency powers, leading to the suspension of Parliament and the dismissal of the Prime Minister. This political crisis was a significant reason for Tunisia being in the news. This pair is correctly matched. 5. Since three pairs (2, 3, and 4) are correctly matched, the correct option is (C).