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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

Kiwis are the inhabitants of�

  1. South Africa

  2. Australia

  3. Nagaland

  4. New Zealand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kiwis are the people native to New Zealand, named after the flightless bird that is the national symbol of the country.

Multiple choice

Which country is called the playground of Europe?

  1. Italy

  2. Switzerland

  3. England

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

Switzerland is famously known as the 'playground of Europe' due to its mountainous landscape, ski resorts, and tourism appeal. It has held this moniker for many years.

Multiple choice

The boundary between China and India is called�

  1. Durand line

  2. McMohan line

  3. 24th Parallel

  4. 17th Parallel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The McMahon Line is the boundary line between India and China, specifically in the eastern sector, established by the 1914 Simla Convention.

Multiple choice

The largest importer country of Indian textiles is

  1. Singapore

  2. USA

  3. Germany

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

The largest importer country of Indian textiles is USA. The composition of imports of clothing and textiles by USA in 2003 was 80 percent (US $ 71 bn) and 20 percent (US $ 18 bn), respectively. Asia was the principal sourcing region for imports of both textiles and clothing by USA. Latin American region stood at second position with a share of 12 percent (US $ 2.2 bn) and 26 percent (US $ 18.5 bn), respectively, for textiles and clothing imports, by USA. 

Multiple choice

______ is called “Dark Continent”?

  1. Africa

  2. America

  3. Asia

  4. Australia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Africa was historically referred to as the Dark Continent by Europeans, primarily due to the lack of knowledge about its interior geography and cultures during the era of exploration.

Multiple choice

Formosa was the old name of _________.

  1. Taiwan

  2. Burma

  3. Maldives

  4. Malaysia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Formosa is the historical name given to the island of Taiwan by Portuguese explorers. The other countries listed have different historical names.

Multiple choice

Where would you find the Kookaburra?

  1. Australia

  2. Europe

  3. South America

  4. Asia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kookaburra is a bird native to Australia and New Guinea. It is famous for its call, which sounds like human laughter.

Multiple choice

Largest producer of Mica in the world?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India is the world's largest producer of sheet mica, specifically in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

The largest Mica deposit are in

  1. U.S.A

  2. India

  3. Spain

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

India is the world's largest producer and exporter of mica, with significant deposits in states like Jharkhand and Bihar.