Question:medium

Which of the following are examples of geographically distant territories belonging to the same nation?
(A) Austria, Germany
(B) Alaska and the United States of America
(C) Pakistan before 1971
(D) Falkland Islands and the United Kingdom
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Updated On: Jan 16, 2026
  • (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (A), (C) and (D) only
  • (B), (C) and (D) only
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The question concerns territories that are geographically separated but part of the same nation. Let's assess each option:

  • (A) Austria, Germany: These are distinct nations with no territorial connection. Therefore, this is not an example of geographically distant territories belonging to the same nation.
  • (B) Alaska and the United States of America: Alaska is a component of the United States and is geographically separated from the contiguous U.S., constituting a valid example.
  • (C) Pakistan before 1971: Prior to 1971, Pakistan comprised West Pakistan (modern-day Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Despite their geographical separation, both were constituents of the unified political entity, Pakistan.
  • (D) Falkland Islands and the United Kingdom: The Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory, politically linked to the United Kingdom despite their geographical distance. This is another appropriate example.

Now, let's evaluate the provided combinations:

  • (A), (B) and (D) only: Only Alaska and the United States of America, and the Falkland Islands and the United Kingdom satisfy the criteria.
  • (A), (B) and (C) only: This option overlooks the Falkland Islands and the United Kingdom as a valid example.
  • (A), (C) and (D) only: This option erroneously includes Austria and Germany.
  • (B), (C) and (D) only: This selection encompasses all instances of geographically distant territories belonging to the same nation, excluding only Austria and Germany, which do not qualify.

The definitive answer is (B), (C) and (D) only, as it correctly identifies the cases where territories are geographically distant yet unified under a single nation.

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