GS PrelimsGeography (World mapping)Regions and Countries in News1999

Match the cities labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with the names of cities and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of cities: Names of Cities: 1. Darwin 2. Kuala Lumpur 3. Lagos 4. Nairobi 5. Singapore

A

A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

B

A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

C

A-1, B-4, C-5, D-2

D

A-4, B-3, C-5, D-2

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The question asks to match the cities labelled A, B, C, and D on the given map with the names provided: 1. Darwin, 2. Kuala Lumpur, 3. Lagos, 4. Nairobi, 5. Singapore. 2. Without the specific map, identification is impossible. However, we can infer the likely locations based on a standard world map and the options: - Darwin is in northern Australia. - Kuala Lumpur is in Malaysia (Southeast Asia). - Lagos is in Nigeria (West Africa). - Nairobi is in Kenya (East Africa). - Singapore is an island city-state in Southeast Asia. 3. Assuming the provided answer 'a' (A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3) is correct, the labels on the original map likely corresponded to: A = Darwin, B = Kuala Lumpur, C = Nairobi, D = Lagos.
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