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Golden Triangle And Golden Crescent
Consider the following statements:
- Golden Triangle is represented by the region coinciding with the rural mountains of Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia.
- Golden Crescent region comprises Afghanistan, Iran, and China, whose mountainous peripheries define the crescent.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
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B |
Both 1 and 2
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C |
Only 2
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D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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Your Ans is
Right ans is D
Your Answer Is Correct
Your Answer Is Wrong
Explanation :
Golden Triangle
- It is represented by the area where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers.
- It is Southeast Asia’s main opium-producing region and one of the oldest narcotics supply routes to Europe and North America.
Golden Crescent
- This space overlaps three nations, Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan, whose mountainous peripheries define the crescent.
- It is a principal global site for opium production and distribution in South Asia.
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