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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

Which region of India is known for its unique style of tandoori cooking called 'Peshawari'?

  1. Punjab

  2. Kashmir

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Explanation

The 'Peshawari' style of tandoori cooking originates from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, which is now part of Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest producer of legumes and pulses?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Canada

  4. United States
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India is the largest producer of legumes and pulses, accounting for over 25% of the world's production.

Multiple choice

Which African country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule?

  1. Ghana

  2. Nigeria

  3. Kenya

  4. South Africa
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Ghana was the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule, on March 6, 1957.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the French colonial empire in Southeast Asia?

  1. Indochina

  2. Madagascar

  3. Algeria

  4. Tunisia
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Indochina was the name of the French colonial empire in Southeast Asia, which included the countries of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and parts of Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which European country colonized the Congo region of Africa?

  1. Belgium

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Portugal
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Belgium colonized the Congo region of Africa, which is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Multiple choice

Which European country colonized Algeria?

  1. France

  2. Spain

  3. Italy

  4. Portugal
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France colonized Algeria, which is now an independent country.

Multiple choice

Which European country colonized Kenya?

  1. Britain

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Portugal
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Britain colonized Kenya, which is now an independent country.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Portuguese colonial empire in Brazil?

  1. Portuguese Brazil

  2. Portuguese East Indies

  3. Portuguese West Africa

  4. Portuguese Angola
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Portuguese Brazil was the name of the Portuguese colonial empire in Brazil, which is now an independent country.

Multiple choice

Which European country colonized the Gold Coast region of Africa?

  1. Britain

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Portugal
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Britain colonized the Gold Coast region of Africa, which is now Ghana.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the French colonial empire in North Africa?

  1. French North Africa

  2. French West Africa

  3. French Equatorial Africa

  4. French Indochina
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French North Africa was the name of the French colonial empire in North Africa, which included the countries of Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco.

Multiple choice

Which European country colonized the Ivory Coast region of Africa?

  1. France

  2. Britain

  3. Germany

  4. Portugal
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France colonized the Ivory Coast region of Africa, which is now Côte d'Ivoire.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest railway network in Asia?

  1. Indian Railways

  2. Chinese Railways

  3. Japanese Railways

  4. Russian Railways
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Indian Railways is the largest railway network in Asia and the second largest in the world, operating over 126,000 kilometers of track.

Multiple choice

Which country is the global leader in solar energy production?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Germany

  4. India
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China is the global leader in solar energy production, with over 30% of the world's installed solar capacity.

Multiple choice

Which country is the global leader in hydropower production?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Brazil

  4. Canada
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China is the global leader in hydropower production, with over 30% of the world's installed hydropower capacity.

Multiple choice

Which Caribbean island hosted the renowned exhibition "Caribbean Visions: Contemporary Art from the Islands" in 2017?

  1. Barbados

  2. Jamaica

  3. Trinidad and Tobago

  4. The Bahamas
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Explanation

The exhibition "Caribbean Visions: Contemporary Art from the Islands" was held at the Barbados Museum and Historical Society in 2017.