Which of the following pairs is/are not correctly matched?
| Country | Capital |
|---|---|
| 1. Norway | Oslo |
| 2. Canada | Montreal |
| 3. Australia | Canberra |
| 4. South Africa | Cape Town |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- A2, 3 and 4
- B2 and 4
- C1, 2 and 4
- DOnly 2
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Correct answer: (d) Only 2
Explanation
Only pair 2 is wrong: the capital of Canada is Ottawa, not Montreal (Montreal is a large French-speaking city, and Toronto the largest city).
- Norway – Oslo is correct.
- Australia – Canberra is correct.
- South Africa – Cape Town is correct: South Africa has three capitals, Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative) and Bloemfontein (judicial).