General Awareness · Geography

World Facts and Geography

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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

Multiple choice
  1. Indonesia

  2. Japan

  3. Russia

  4. Philippines

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiveluch is one of the largest and most active volcanoes on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. It is located in the Russian Far East and is indeed considered one of the most threatening volcanoes due to its frequent eruptions and potential impact on aviation routes. Indonesia has Merapi and Krakatoa, Japan has Mount Fuji, and Philippines has Mount Pinatubo.

Multiple choice
  1. Asia and Africa

  2. Asia and South America

  3. North America and Asia

  4. Asia and Europe

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Asia and Africa together contain over 80% of the world's population, with Asia alone having about 60% and Africa approximately 17%. Asia is the most populous continent with countries like China and India, while Africa has the highest population growth rate. The other options are incorrect because South America, North America, and Europe have much smaller populations compared to Asia and Africa.

Multiple choice
  1. South America

  2. India

  3. Australia

  4. Pakistan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tomato is native to South America.

Multiple choice
  1. South America and North America

  2. Africa and South America

  3. Africa and Europe

  4. North America and Australia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The theory of plate tectonics has proved that the continents of  Africa and South America are juxtafix to each other.

Multiple choice
  1. Mexico

  2. Portugal

  3. Spain

  4. Grenada

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Estrada Doctrine is Mexico's foreign policy principle regarding recognition of governments. It states that Mexico should grant or withhold recognition based on its own interests, but will always maintain diplomatic relations. This differs from the traditional approach of recognizing governments based on legitimacy. Named after Foreign Secretary Genaro Estrada, it emphasizes that recognition is an executive act and other countries should not judge legitimacy of foreign governments.

Multiple choice
  1. African Union

  2. OECD

  3. Arab League

  4. WTO

  5. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Syria was suspended from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in August 2012 due to its violent crackdown on protesters during the Arab Spring uprising. The OIC cited the Syrian government's handling of the political crisis as grounds for suspension. This was part of broader international isolation of the Assad regime.