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Correct Answer: Option (B) — A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedBritish Columbia is a province of Canada (A-3). Bavaria (Bayern) is a state of Germany (B-4). Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory (C-2). Rhode Island is the smallest state of the USA (D-1).
British Columbia -> Canada (A-3) and Rhode Island -> USA (D-1) quickly confirm option (b).
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