General Awareness ยท 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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Chad
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Malawi
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Victoria
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Zambezi
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Lake Victoria forms the international boundary between Tanzania and Uganda, with part of the lake also bordering Rwanda. Lake Chad is between Chad/Nigeria/Niger, Lake Malawi is between Malawi/Tanzania/Mozambique, and Zambezi is a river, not a lake.
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Mesopotamia (question has typo 'Mesapatomia') was the ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often called the 'cradle of civilization'. It corresponds largely to modern-day Iraq, including parts of Syria and Turkey.
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Samba is indeed a world-famous dance that originated in Brazil, particularly associated with Rio de Janeiro and its annual Carnival. The correct answer is True. Samba is a significant part of Brazilian culture and identity.
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Monaco is indeed the country with the highest population density in the world, despite its small size. The correct answer is True. Population density is calculated as people per square kilometer, and Monaco's tiny area with its population makes it number one globally.
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Korea is traditionally known as the Land of Morning Calm, a poetic name that refers to the peaceful dawn imagery associated with the Korean peninsula. The correct answer is True. This ancient name reflects Korea's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
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Malaysia is not the second largest country by land area. The largest countries are Russia (first), Canada (second), China, United States, and Brazil. Malaysia ranks around 66th by land area globally.
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Australia
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Canada
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Russian Federation
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USA
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China
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India
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Japan
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Malaysia
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China produces approximately 40-45% of the world's total egg supply, far outstripping other countries. The country's massive poultry industry and large population drive this high production volume. India ranks second but produces significantly fewer eggs than China.
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India
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Nepal
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Pakistan
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Sri Lanka
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India has the highest population density among South Asian countries (approximately 382 people per sq km). Sri Lanka has about 341 per sq km, while Pakistan and Nepal have lower densities. India's large population combined with manageable land area gives it the highest density.
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India
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Nepal
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Pakistan
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Sri Lanka
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India has the highest population density among South Asian countries (approximately 382 people per sq km). Sri Lanka has about 341 per sq km, while Pakistan and Nepal have lower densities. India's large population combined with manageable land area gives it the highest density.
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Sweden
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Iceland
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New Zealand
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Ghana
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The most tattooed person record holder in 2006 was born in New Zealand. This individual, covered extensively with tattoos, set a world record for the percentage of body surface covered by ink. New Zealand is the correct birthplace.
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Spain
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India
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Japan
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England
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The world's heaviest apple weighing 1.849 kg (4 lb 1 oz) was grown in Hirosaki City, Japan. This record was verified on October 24, 2005, and Japan is known for producing giant fruits through careful cultivation techniques.
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Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, supplying about one-third of global coffee output. The country's ideal climate and vast plantations make it the dominant producer. Mexico and Cuba grow coffee but in much smaller quantities.
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china
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tibet
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bhutan
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srilanka
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Tibet is called the 'roof of the world' because the Tibetan Plateau has an average elevation over 4,500 meters, making it the highest and largest plateau on Earth. China, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka are not referred to by this name.