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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 83

Match List-I (Explorer) with List-II (Birthplace): a. Christopher Columbus b. Jacques Cartier c. Sir Francis Drake d. Ferdinand Magellan 1. Portugal 2. United Kingdom 3. Italy 4. France

  1. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
  2. a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
  3. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
  4. a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
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Answer: (A) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1

Explanation

Columbus (Genoa), Cartier (Saint-Malo), Drake (Devon) and Magellan (Portugal).

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: Columbus–Italy (Genoa), Cartier–France, Drake–England, Magellan–Portugal.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: Columbus was Italian.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: Drake was English, Magellan Portuguese.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: Columbus and Magellan are swapped.