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Recently, in which of the following countries having lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts?

  1. A.Angola and Zambia
  2. B.Morocco and Tunisia
  3. C.Venezuela and Colombia
  4. D.Yemen and South Sudan
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. Yemen and South Sudan

Yemen has been embroiled in a devastating civil war since late 2014, leading to widespread famine and humanitarian crisis. Similarly, South Sudan has faced prolonged internal conflict and political instability, resulting in severe food insecurity and starvation for large segments of its population.

Source: UPSC gs1 2018

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