Map country to national flag nickname/symbolism: “India : Tricolour”. Select the correctly matched country : flag pair.

Introduction / Context:
General knowledge analogy: country → nickname of its national flag. India’s flag is commonly called the “Tricolour.” The task is to pick the correctly matched pair from the options.

Given Data / Assumptions:
Common nicknames: USA → “Stars and Stripes”; UK → “Union Jack”; China’s flag features stars, not the hammer and sickle (that symbol is associated with the former USSR). The Red Cross is an international symbol, not the UK flag; Japan’s flag is the Nisshoki/Hinomaru, not the Union Jack.

Concept / Approach:
Check correctness. Only “USA : Stars and Stripes” is a correct, well-known nickname mapping in the list.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Any reliable atlas or civics text lists “Stars and Stripes” for the USA.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They pair countries with wrong symbols/nicknames.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing state symbols with international emblems (e.g., Red Cross) or mixing up countries’ flags.

Final Answer:
USA : Stars and Stripes