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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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
B
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Explanation
Bermuda Triangle is a strange and mysterious location in southern Atlantic Ocean. It is roughly in the shape of a triangle which extends up to South Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda Island.
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Portugal and Spain
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Bulgaria and Greece
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Romania and Bulgaria
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Portugal and Greece
B
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Explanation
Bulgaria & Greece are in dispute over Macedonian territory.
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United States of America
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Canada
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Germany
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Zambia
B
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Explanation
Canada is the second largest producer of uranium in the world, accounting for about 16% of world output. Kazakhstan is the leading producer.
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Bali
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Borneo
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Tenggara Sunda Islands
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West Timor
B
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Explanation
The Dayak people are the indigenous ethnic groups of Borneo, living primarily in the interior of the island.
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New Zealand
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Timor
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Tonga Islands
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Tuvalu
B
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Explanation
Polynesia is a subregion of Oceania comprising a large grouping of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. Timor is part of Maritime Southeast Asia, not the Pacific island region of Polynesia.
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Germany
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Norway
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Sweden
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United Kingdom
A
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Explanation
Among the listed countries, Germany has a higher ratio of arable land per capita compared to the others, which are either more mountainous or have different land-use patterns that limit agricultural expansion.
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Australia
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Japan
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New Zealand
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USA
A
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Explanation
Australia has one of the highest rates of urbanization in the world, with the vast majority of its population concentrated in coastal urban centers.
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India
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Malaysia
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Singapore
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Thailand
C
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Singapore is a major global trade hub and port, and its per capita export volume is significantly higher than that of the other listed Asian countries due to its role as an entrepot.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2,3 and 4 only
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1,2,3 and 4
D
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Explanation
The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. All listed locations (Andes, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan) are situated along this belt.
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Bangladesh
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India
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Nepal
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Pakistan
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Japan
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Indonesia
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West Indies
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Philippines
B
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Explanation
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago state, consisting of over 17,000 islands.
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North America
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South America
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Europe
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Africa
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USA
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Chile
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Italy
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Indonesia
D
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Explanation
Mount Kelud is an active stratovolcano located in East Java, Indonesia. It is well-known for its frequent eruptions.
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C-A-B-D
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A-C-B-D
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A-B-D-C
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D-A-C-B
A
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Explanation
Japan has the largest population among the listed nations, followed by South Korea, North Korea, and Taiwan. The order C-A-B-D is correct.
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Southern Africa
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North-western Africa
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Equatorial Africa
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North-eastern Africa
C
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Explanation
Equatorial Africa, particularly the Congo Basin, possesses the highest hydro-power potential due to its massive river systems and high rainfall.