General Awareness ยท Geography
World Facts and Geography
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World Facts and Geography Questions
What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the northern part of Punjab, including the city of Rawalpindi?
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Pothohari
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Pahari
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Hindko
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Kashmiri
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Pothohari is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the northern part of Punjab, including the city of Rawalpindi.
Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the mountainous regions of Punjab, including the Murree Hills?
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Pahari
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Hindko
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Kashmiri
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Balti
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Pahari is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the mountainous regions of Punjab, including the Murree Hills.
What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the southern part of Punjab, including the city of Bahawalpur?
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Bahawalpuri
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Dera Ghazi Khani
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Multani
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Saraiki
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Bahawalpuri is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the southern part of Punjab, including the city of Bahawalpur.
Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the southwestern part of Punjab, including the city of Dera Ghazi Khan?
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Dera Ghazi Khani
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Multani
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Saraiki
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Bahawalpuri
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Dera Ghazi Khani is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the southwestern part of Punjab, including the city of Dera Ghazi Khan.
What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the city of Multan?
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Multani
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Saraiki
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Bahawalpuri
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Dera Ghazi Khani
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Multani is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the city of Multan.
Which dialect of Punjabi is spoken in the city of Jang?
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Jangli
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Pahari
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Hindko
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Kashmiri
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Jangli is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the city of Jang.
What is the name of the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the city of Gujranwala?
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Gujranwali
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Pothohari
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Pahari
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Hindko
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Gujranwali is the dialect of Punjabi spoken in the city of Gujranwala.
In which Chinese city is the iconic Yabuli Ski Resort located, known for its long ski season and hosting the Asian Winter Games?
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Beijing
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Shanghai
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Guangzhou
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Yabuli
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Yabuli Ski Resort is an iconic ski resort located in Heilongjiang, China. It is known for its long ski season and hosting the Asian Winter Games.
Which country's traditional clothing is known as the hanbok?
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China
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Japan
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Korea
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Vietnam
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The hanbok is a traditional Korean garment worn during formal occasions and festivals.
The kimono is a traditional garment worn in which country?
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China
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Japan
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Korea
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Vietnam
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The kimono is a long, flowing robe that is worn with a sash called an obi.
The dirndl is a traditional garment worn in which country?
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Austria
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Germany
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Switzerland
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Liechtenstein
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The dirndl is a dress with a bodice and a skirt, often worn with an apron.
The kilt is a traditional garment worn in which country?
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Scotland
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Ireland
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Wales
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England
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The kilt is a pleated skirt worn by men, often made of tartan fabric.
The poncho is a traditional garment worn in which region?
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South America
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Central America
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North America
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Europe
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The poncho is a rectangular piece of fabric with a hole in the center for the head, often worn as a cloak.
The caftan is a traditional garment worn in which region?
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Middle East
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North Africa
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South Asia
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Southeast Asia
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The caftan is a long, loose-fitting robe worn by both men and women in some Middle Eastern countries.
The ao dai is a traditional garment worn in which country?
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Vietnam
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China
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Japan
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Korea
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The ao dai is a long, flowing tunic worn by women in Vietnam.