2009 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies

Question 141: Geography

A very big refugee camp called Dadaab, recently in the news, is located in

aEthiopia
bKenya
cSomalia
dSudan

AnswerThe answer is (b).

Dadaab, in north-eastern Kenya near the Somali border, is among the world's largest refugee camps, sheltering hundreds of thousands of people, mostly Somalis who fled war and famine. It was in the news in 2008-11 for overcrowding and security. Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan host other camps.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Ethiopia hosts other camps, not Dadaab.
  • (b) Right: Dadaab is in Kenya.
  • (c) Somalia is the country the refugees fled.
  • (d) Sudan hosts other camps, not Dadaab.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2009, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.