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

The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place in which country?

  1. Switzerland

  2. France

  3. Italy

  4. Germany
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The Montreux Jazz Festival is held annually in Montreux, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

The North Sea Jazz Festival is held in which country?

  1. Netherlands

  2. Belgium

  3. Germany

  4. Denmark
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The North Sea Jazz Festival is held annually in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Multiple choice

The Copenhagen Jazz Festival takes place in which country?

  1. Denmark

  2. Sweden

  3. Norway

  4. Finland
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The Copenhagen Jazz Festival is held annually in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Multiple choice

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is held in which country?

  1. Australia

  2. New Zealand

  3. Indonesia

  4. Singapore
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The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is held annually in Melbourne, Australia.

Multiple choice

The Rio Jazz Festival takes place in which country?

  1. Brazil

  2. Argentina

  3. Chile

  4. Colombia
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The Rio Jazz Festival is held annually in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Multiple choice

The Berlin Jazz Festival is held in which country?

  1. Germany

  2. France

  3. Italy

  4. Spain
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The Berlin Jazz Festival is held annually in Berlin, Germany.

Multiple choice

In which country is the African Mathematics Olympiad (AMO) held each year?

  1. A different African country each year

  2. South Africa

  3. Nigeria

  4. Kenya
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The African Mathematics Olympiad (AMO) is held in a different African country each year.

Multiple choice

Where did the term 'Art Brut' originate?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. United States

  4. Italy
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The term 'Art Brut' originated in France in the 1940s.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest GDP Per Capita in the world?

  1. Luxembourg

  2. Switzerland

  3. Norway

  4. Qatar
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Luxembourg has the highest GDP Per Capita in the world, followed by Switzerland, Norway, and Qatar.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest GDP Per Capita in the world?

  1. Burundi

  2. Central African Republic

  3. South Sudan

  4. Somalia
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Burundi has the lowest GDP Per Capita in the world, followed by the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Somalia.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the Punjab province in Pakistan?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Urdu

  3. Saraiki

  4. Pashto
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Punjabi is the official language of the Punjab province in Pakistan, as well as the most widely spoken language in the region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the Majha region of Punjab?

  1. Lahndi

  2. Malwai

  3. Doabi

  4. Pothohari
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Majhi is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the Majha region of Punjab, which is located in the central part of the province.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the southern part of Punjab, including the city of Multan?

  1. Saraiki

  2. Multani

  3. Bahawalpuri

  4. Dera Ghazi Khani
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Saraiki is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the southern part of Punjab, including the city of Multan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the eastern part of Punjab, including the city of Amritsar?

  1. Malwai

  2. Doabi

  3. Pothohari

  4. Jangli
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Malwai is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the eastern part of Punjab, including the city of Amritsar.

Multiple choice

Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the western part of Punjab, including the city of Lahore?

  1. Doabi

  2. Pothohari

  3. Jangli

  4. Pahari
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Doabi is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the western part of Punjab, including the city of Lahore.