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Correct Answer: Option (A) — A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedCentral Asian capitals positioned geographically:
- 1: Ashgabat (capital of Turkmenistan, southwestern Central Asia)
- 2: Tashkent (capital of Uzbekistan, central region)
- 3: Bishkek (capital of Kyrgyzstan, northeastern region)
- 4: Dushanbe (capital of Tajikistan, south-central region) Thus, A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4.
Ashgabat (B) is the westernmost Central Asian capital located near the Iranian border (1), which directly narrows down the options.
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