World Facts and Geography

Human development in a country depends upon the life expectancy of the individual and the standard of living of the population. Among Asian countries, Korea is the best performer in human development index. Its infant mortality rate is 6 and literacy rate is 98%.

According to the Global Competitive Report of the ‘World Economic Forum’ in 1999, Singapore occupied the first place with Index 2.12. India was at 52^nd with an Index 1.30. Russia was at the bottom with an Index 2.02.

China is the world's largest producer of groundnuts (peanuts), accounting for over 35% of global production. India ranks second but produces significantly less than China. Australia is not among the top groundnut-producing nations.

Mother Teresa was born Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in Skopje (now in North Macedonia) in 1910. She was of Albanian descent and later became an Indian citizen. She founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

India has the world's largest cattle population, with over 300 million head of cattle. This is due to cultural factors (cows are sacred in Hinduism), agricultural needs, and tropical climate suitable for cattle rearing. The US, Norway, and Denmark have far fewer cattle.

The kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand and has been that country's national symbol since the early 1900s. The bird's name is also used as a nickname for New Zealanders internationally. Kiwis are unique to New Zealand's ecosystem and are culturally significant to Maori people and the nation's identity.

Paper was invented in China around 105 AD during the Han Dynasty under Emperor He, credited to court official Cai Lun. Japan, Iran, and USA adopted papermaking much later from China.

Correct Answer: Switzerland

Correct Answer: China

India is among the world's largest groundnut producers, with major cultivation in states like Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Groundnut is a crucial oilseed and food crop.

The Yenisey River is the largest river system flowing to the Arctic Ocean, running entirely through Russia from its source in Mongolia. It is not in Australia, France, or any other country.

Alfred Nobel (1833-1896) was a Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor who invented dynamite. He established the Nobel Prizes in his will, and was born and died in Sweden. He never lived in America, Japan, or Australia.

Tripura is a northeastern state of India that is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides (north, south, and west), with only its eastern side connecting to Assam and Mizoram. This unique geographical position makes it almost an enclave within Bangladesh. Assam, Sikkim, and other northeastern states do not have this three-sided boundary with Bangladesh.