General Awareness ยท Geography

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

Which country has the youngest population in the world?

  1. Niger

  2. Mali

  3. Burkina Faso

  4. Chad
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Niger has the youngest population in the world, with a median age of 15.1 years.

Multiple choice

Which country is projected to experience the most significant population decline in the coming decades?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. Russia

  4. Germany
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China is projected to experience the most significant population decline in the coming decades, with a projected population loss of 109 million people by 2050.

Multiple choice

Which country is considered to be a global leader in cybersecurity?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. Israel
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The United States is considered to be a global leader in cybersecurity due to its strong military and intelligence capabilities, as well as its large and well-funded private sector cybersecurity industry.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Russia
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China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for about 28% of global emissions.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest share of renewable energy in its electricity mix?

  1. Norway

  2. Iceland

  3. Costa Rica

  4. Uruguay
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Norway has the highest share of renewable energy in its electricity mix, with over 98% of its electricity coming from renewable sources.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest investor in renewable energy?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Germany

  4. Japan
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China is the largest investor in renewable energy, accounting for over 36% of global investment in renewable energy.

Multiple choice

Which country has the longest coastline in the world?

  1. Canada

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. United States
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Canada has the longest coastline in the world, with a total length of over 243,000 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest merchant fleet in the world?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Japan

  4. Greece
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China has the largest merchant fleet in the world, with a total tonnage of over 200 million deadweight tons.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest fishing fleet in the world?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Russia

  4. Japan
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China has the largest fishing fleet in the world, with a total of over 2 million fishing vessels.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's largest trading partner?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. United Arab Emirates

  4. Japan
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China is India's largest trading partner, accounting for a significant share of India's imports and exports.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to enact comprehensive animal protection laws?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Germany

  4. Switzerland
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Explanation

The United Kingdom was the first country to enact comprehensive animal protection laws, with the Cruelty to Animals Act of 1876.

Multiple choice

Social media has been used to spread political propaganda and influence public opinion. Which country has been accused of using social media to spread disinformation and manipulate elections?

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. Iran

  4. North Korea
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Russia has been accused of using social media to spread disinformation and manipulate elections in various countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest number of endangered species?

  1. Brazil

  2. Indonesia

  3. Madagascar

  4. Colombia
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Brazil is home to the highest number of endangered species, due to its vast and diverse ecosystems.

Multiple choice

In the heart of the African savanna, which cultural heritage site is home to the Serengeti National Park, known for its vast plains, abundant wildlife, and the annual wildebeest migration?

  1. Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe

  2. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

  3. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

  4. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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Explanation

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is a vast and iconic savanna ecosystem, renowned for its incredible wildlife diversity, including the annual wildebeest migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras embark on a perilous journey in search of greener pastures.

Multiple choice

Which country is considered the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. United States

  3. Germany

  4. France
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The Industrial Revolution originated in the United Kingdom in the late 18th century.