General Awareness ยท Geography
World Facts and Geography
11,577 Questions
World facts and geography encompass global statistics, technological history, and international political systems. This includes facts about research, natural resources, and democratic structures worldwide. Such questions are common in the general awareness papers of SSC, UPSC, and banking exams.
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World Facts and Geography Questions
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Australia
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Asia
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Africa
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South America
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The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile, South America. It is the driest non-polar desert in the world, covering a 1,600 km strip of land on the Pacific coast.
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Peru
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Pampas
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Brazil
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Columbia
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The Pampas region, covering parts of Argentina and Uruguay, is South America's primary wheat-producing area. Its fertile grasslands and temperate climate make it ideal for cereal cultivation.
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Venezuela
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Peru
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Chile
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Brazil
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Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in South America and among the largest in the world. Its petroleum industry has been the backbone of its economy for decades.
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Iran
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Russia
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Britain
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United State of America
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United States of America
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Germany
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Russia
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Britain
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USA is India's largest export destination. Major Indian exports to USA include pharmaceuticals, textiles, gems and jewelry, software services, and engineering goods. India exports more to USA than to Germany, Russia, or Britain, making it the top export market.
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Zanzibar
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New Zealand
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Sri Lanka
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Cuba
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Zanzibar (an archipelago off the coast of Tanzania) is historically known as the 'Islands of Cloves' or 'Spice Islands' because it was the world's largest producer of cloves in the 19th century. The clove trade was central to Zanzibar's economy and history. New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Cuba are not known as Islands of Cloves.
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Phillippines
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New Zealand
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Malaysia
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Indonesia
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New Zealand is strongly associated with 'Kiwis' - this refers both to the native kiwi bird and to New Zealanders themselves. The kiwi is the national symbol of New Zealand. Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia are not associated with kiwis - they have their own national symbols and identity.
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India
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Cuba
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U.S.A.
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Indonesia
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Cuba is called the 'Sugar Bowl of the World' because sugar has been the dominant crop and export of Cuba for centuries. Cuba's economy has historically been dependent on sugar production and export. India, USA, and Indonesia produce sugar but Cuba is specifically known by this title.
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North Africa
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South Africa
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South America
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Australia
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The Kalahari Desert is located in southern Africa, covering large parts of Botswana and extending into Namibia and South Africa. It is a semi-arid sandy savanna, not a true desert, receiving slightly more rainfall than typical deserts. North Africa has the Sahara, South America has different desert systems, and Australia has its own deserts.
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Israel and Jordan
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Egypt and Libya
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Israel and Lebanon
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Morocco and Spain
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The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. It is the lowest point on Earth at approximately 430 meters below sea level. Egypt and Libya are in North Africa, while Lebanon and Morocco are not adjacent to the Dead Sea.
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Bahrain
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Madagascar
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Mongolia
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Lhasa
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Bahrain has been historically known as the 'Island of Pearls' due to its thriving pearl diving industry that dates back thousands of years. Before the discovery of oil in the 1930s, pearl fishing was Bahrain's economic backbone, with pearls from the Arabian Gulf being prized worldwide. The country's Arabic name 'Bahrain' itself means 'two seas,' referring to the sweet water springs beneath the salty sea.
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USA
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Russia
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Saudi Arabia
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China
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Kuwait
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Russia produces 12.65% petroleum of the world output and Russia is the leading producer of petroleum in the world.
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Spain
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Denmark
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India
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China
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This is the correct answer. In Denmark, 28% of electricity need is generated through wind power.
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England
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Germany
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China
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India
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America
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This is the right answer.First paper was invented in China about 1900 years ago.
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US
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China
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Japan
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India
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Brazil