Q. Consider the following pairs :
Region : Country
I. Mallorca : Italy
II. Normandy : Spain
III. Sardinia : France
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None
Correct Answer : (d) None
UPSC Prelims 2025 GS Paper's Solution
Explanation :
I. Mallorca : Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, which are an autonomous community of Spain. Therefore, Mallorca is part of Spain, not Italy. This pair is incorrect.
II. Normandy : Normandy is a historical and cultural region located in northwestern France. It is well-known for its role in World War II (D-Day landings). Therefore, Normandy is part of France, not Spain. This pair is incorrect.
III. Sardinia : Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and is one of the twenty regions of Italy. It is located south of the French island of Corsica, but it is an Italian region. This pair is incorrect.
Based on the analysis, none of the given pairs are correctly matched.
