Geography PYQ 520 of 587 · Cities, Industries, Transport & Ports · Miscellaneous

“Golden Triangle” refers to—

  1. AA union of gold-producing countries
  2. BThe Bermuda Triangle, where the sea has a golden glow
  3. CThe drug-producing region of Thailand, Myanmar, etc
  4. DA smuggling trio based on Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan

41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996

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Correct answer: (c) The drug-producing region of Thailand, Myanmar, etc

Explanation

The Golden Triangle is a mountainous region of Southeast Asia, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet near the confluence of the Mekong and Ruak rivers. This region has long been associated with drug gangs and the illegal cultivation and trade of opium. The name “Golden Triangle” was given in 1971 by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Marshall Green.

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