Kashmir is the Switzerland of Pakistan
Correct answer: D. the Switzerland
- A. Switzerland
- B. a Switzerland
- C. an Switzerland
- D. the Switzerland
Explanation
Kashmir is the Switzerland of Pakistan."This is an idiomatic expression that compares Kashmir to Switzerland, suggesting that Kashmir is as beautiful and picturesque as Switzerland is known to be. The definite article "the" is used to refer to Switzerland as a unique and well-known entity.
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