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: List-I List-II A. Benin 1. Nyasaland B. Belize 2. Basutoland C. Botswana 3. Bechuanaland D. Malawi 4. British Honduras 5 Dohomey

Q 34 / 55

UPSC CSE Prelims 2004

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 correct matches between the new names of countries (List-I) and their old names (List-II) are as follows:

A. Benin was formerly known as Dahomey (5). It was renamed in 1975, adopting the name after the Bight of Benin.
B. Belize was previously called British Honduras (4). It officially adopted the name Belize in 1973, achieving full independence from the United Kingdom in 1981.
C. Botswana was known as Bechuanaland (3). It was renamed upon gaining independence from British rule in 1966.
D. Malawi's former name was Nyasaland (1). It was renamed upon independence from British rule in 1964.

Therefore, the correct combination is A-5, B-4, C-3, D-1.

Option 1 (A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4) is incorrect as it contains multiple mismatches, such as Benin (A) incorrectly paired with Bechuanaland (3) and Belize (B) with Nyasaland (1).
Option 3 (A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1) is incorrect due to mismatches like Benin (A) with Bechuanaland (3) and Botswana (C) with Basutoland (2).
Option 4 (A-5, B-1, C-3, D-4) is incorrect as it incorrectly pairs Belize (B) with Nyasaland (1) and Malawi (D) with British Honduras (4).