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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

The river Hwang Ho is in?

  1. Thailand

  2. Myanmar

  3. China

  4. Pakistan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hwang Ho (Yellow River) is the second-longest river in China and is known as the cradle of Chinese civilization. It flows entirely through China.

Multiple choice

'God Save the Queen' is the National Anthem of which country ?

  1. U.S.A.

  2. Russia

  3. U.K.

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'God Save the Queen' or 'God Save the King' (depending on the monarch's gender) is the national anthem of the United Kingdom. It's also used as a royal anthem in several Commonwealth realms like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, though these countries have their own separate national anthems. The U.S. anthem is 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' while Russia's is 'State Anthem'.

Multiple choice

Which combination of the following countries are the leading producers of mica in the world?

  1. India and USA

  2. India and Japan

  3. India and China

  4. China and Austria
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India and the USA are among the world's leading producers of mica, with India being the largest producer globally. India's mica belt primarily spans Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand. The USA also has significant mica deposits. Option A is correct.

Multiple choice

Which is the first country in the world to pass a climate act?

  1. India

  2. Canada

  3. Pakistan

  4. Singapore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Canada was indeed a pioneer in climate legislation, being one of the first countries to pass comprehensive climate acts. The question appears to reference early climate legislation efforts, though the specific act and date would depend on the exact criteria being used.

Multiple choice

Hermit Kingdom

  1. Paris

  2. United kingdom

  3. North Korea

  4. Germany
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ans 3 : North Korea

Multiple choice

Land of Lilies

  1. Kenya

  2. United States of America

  3. Canada

  4. Japan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ans 3 : Canada