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UPPSC PCS 2016 · Question 142 of 145

Which country of the world is building an alternate capital to save its citizens from natural disaster?

Science

  1. AArmenia
  2. BPhilippinesCorrect
  3. CVietnam
  4. DThailand

Answer: B. Philippines

Explanation

The Philippines was building an alternative capital to protect its citizens from future natural disasters. The country has chosen an airbase as an alternative capital that was damaged several years ago due to a volcanic eruption.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions; answers per official UPPSC key (Booklet C)

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