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UPSC Prelims 2005 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Current Name Old Name
- (a) Harare Salisbury
- (b) Ethiopia Abyssinia
- (c) Ghana Dutch Guiana
- (d) Kinshasa Leopoldville
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Ghana Dutch Guiana
Not correct — Ghana was the Gold Coast; Dutch Guiana is Suriname.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Correct — Harare was Salisbury.
(b) Correct — Ethiopia was Abyssinia.
(d) Correct — Kinshasa was Léopoldville.
The trap
None.
🔒 Gold Coast → Ghana · Dutch Guiana → Suriname · Rhodesia → Zimbabwe.
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