General Awareness · 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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Poland
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Holland
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Ireland
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Iceland
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Tulips are the national flower of the Netherlands, which is often referred to by the name of its most famous region, Holland. The flower is deeply ingrained in the country's history and economy, particularly since the 'Tulip Mania' of the 17th century. Turkey also claims the tulip as a national symbol.
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East Asia
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India
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Central America
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Russia
C
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Sunflowers are native to North and Central America, where they were first domesticated by indigenous populations thousands of years ago. They were later introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 16th century. Today, they are grown globally for their seeds and oil.
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Germany
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Japan
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India
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China
B
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The National Diet is the name of the bicameral legislature of Japan, established under the Meiji Constitution. It consists of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. It is the highest organ of state power in the Japanese government.
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Ireland
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Iceland
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Poland
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Germany
B
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The Althing is the national parliament of Iceland and is widely considered the oldest surviving parliament in the world. It was established in 930 AD at Thingvellir. Today, it operates as a unicameral legislature in the capital, Reykjavik.
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Ireland
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Scotland
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Cuba
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Russia
B
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Scotland is traditionally known as the "Land of Cakes" because of its famous oatmeal cakes. The term was popularized by the poet Robert Burns in the 18th century.
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China
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Ukraine
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India
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Brazil
C
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India has the largest irrigated land area in the world, followed by China and the United States.
A
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Zimbabwe experienced hyperinflation in the late 2000s, reaching rates among the highest in recorded history, far exceeding any inflation seen in Korea or Sri Lanka.
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Russia
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South Africa
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Australia
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China
A
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The bear is widely recognized as the national personification and cultural symbol of Russia.
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Canada
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Mexico
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North America
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Rome
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None of these
D
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Hong Kong is a territory located within China. The Vatican is a city-state located within Rome.
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Finland
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The Netherlands
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Norway
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New Zealand
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Sweden
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Argentina
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Brazil
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Cuba
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Venezuela
D
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Hugo Chavez served as the President of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013.
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South Africa
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Iraq
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Libya
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Cambodia
D
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The Khmer Rouge was a brutal regime that ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, responsible for the Cambodian genocide.
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England
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Switzerland
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Thailand
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America
A
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Karl Marx died in London in 1883 and is buried in Highgate Cemetery, London, England.
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Denmark
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England
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Russia
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India
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The flag of Denmark, known as the Dannebrog, is recognized as the oldest continuously used national flag in the world.
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South America
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Asia
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Europe
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Australia