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UPSC 2009: Which one of the following pairs of countries fought wars over a region called Ogaden ?
(a)Eritrea and Sudan
(b)Ethiopia and Somalia
(c)Kenya and Somalia
(d)Ethiopia and Sudan
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Ethiopia and Somalia
The Ogaden War of 1977-78 was fought between Ethiopia and Somalia over control of the Ogaden region in eastern Ethiopia. No comparable war over Ogaden was fought by the other country pairs listed. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogaden_War?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2009, GS Paper 1, as Question 116. It falls under Current Affairs > International Conflicts & Security.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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