UPSC Prelims 2025 PYQ on Mismatched Regions like Mallorca, Normandy & Sardinia.
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?
✅ Correct Answer: (d) None
Explanation:
Mallorca: Incorrect – It is part of Spain, not Italy..Mallorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, located in the Mediterranean Sea. It belongs to Spain, not Italy. The island is a popular tourist destination, known for its beaches, limestone mountains, and historic architecture.
Normandy: Incorrect – It is a region in France, not Spain Normandy is located in northern France, along the English Channel. It is historically significant for the D-Day landings during World War II. It is not a part of Spain.
Sardinia: Incorrect – It belongs to Italy, not France Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, after Sicily. It is an autonomous region of Italy, not France. It lies to the west of the Italian Peninsula and south of the French island of Corsica.
