Match List-I (New Names of the Countries) with List-II (Old Names of the Countries) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
List-I (New Names of the Countries) - List-II (Old Names of the Countries)
1. A. Benin - 1. Nyasaland
2. B. Belize - 2. Basutoland
3. C. Botswana - 3. Bechuanaland
4. D. Malawi - 4. British Honduras
5. - 5. Dahomey
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Matching the New Names of the Countries with their Old Names (often colonial era names):
1. A. Benin - Formerly known as Dahomey. So, A matches with 5.
2. B. Belize - Formerly known as British Honduras. So, B matches with 4.
3. C. Botswana - Formerly known as Bechuanaland. So, C matches with 3.
4. D. Malawi - Formerly known as Nyasaland. So, D matches with 1.
Therefore, the correct matching sequence is A-5, B-4, C-3, D-1.
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