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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

What is the least populous country in the world?

  1. Vatican City

  2. Nauru

  3. Tuvalu

  4. Palau
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Explanation

Vatican City is the least populous country in the world, with a population of just over 800 people.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most World Junior Chess Championships?

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. India

  4. United States
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Explanation

Russia has won the World Junior Chess Championship a total of 16 times.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest life expectancy at birth in the world?

  1. Japan

  2. Switzerland

  3. Australia

  4. Canada
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Explanation

As of 2023, Japan has the highest life expectancy at birth, with an average of 84.6 years for women and 79.6 years for men.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest population of people aged 65 and older?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. United States

  4. Japan
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Explanation

China has the largest population of people aged 65 and older, with over 190 million individuals in this age group.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest life expectancy at birth in the world?

  1. Central African Republic

  2. Chad

  3. Niger

  4. Sierra Leone
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Explanation

As of 2023, the Central African Republic has the lowest life expectancy at birth, with an average of 49.6 years for both men and women.

Multiple choice

Which country is leading the way in the development and implementation of ammonia energy storage technology?

  1. United States

  2. Japan

  3. Germany

  4. China
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Japan is at the forefront of ammonia energy storage technology development, with several pilot projects and commercial-scale facilities in operation.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Russia
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Explanation

China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for approximately 27% of global emissions.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to ratify the Paris Agreement?

  1. France

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. India
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Explanation

France was the first country to ratify the Paris Agreement on February 14, 2016.

Multiple choice

Which European countries were involved in the Middle Passage?

  1. Portugal

  2. Spain

  3. England

  4. France

  5. All of the above
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Explanation

Portugal, Spain, England, and France were all involved in the Middle Passage.

Multiple choice

Which African regions were affected by the Middle Passage?

  1. West Africa

  2. Central Africa

  3. East Africa

  4. Southern Africa

  5. All of the above
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Explanation

West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa were all affected by the Middle Passage.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest HDI in the world?

  1. Norway

  2. Switzerland

  3. Singapore

  4. Australia
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Explanation

According to the 2020 HDI report, Norway has the highest HDI in the world, followed by Switzerland, Singapore, and Australia.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest HDI in the world?

  1. Niger

  2. Central African Republic

  3. Chad

  4. South Sudan
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Explanation

According to the 2020 HDI report, Niger has the lowest HDI in the world, followed by the Central African Republic, Chad, and South Sudan.

Multiple choice

Which region of the world has the highest concentration of endangered languages?

  1. Africa

  2. Asia

  3. Europe

  4. North America
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Asia is home to a vast number of languages, many of which are spoken by small communities and face endangerment.

Multiple choice

Which country is leading the development of hypersonic aircraft, capable of flying at speeds exceeding Mach 5?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. European Union
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B Correct answer
Explanation

China has made significant advancements in hypersonic aircraft technology, successfully testing vehicles capable of reaching speeds of Mach 6 and above.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest producer of tea?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Kenya

  4. Sri Lanka
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Explanation

China is the largest producer of tea in the world, accounting for over 40% of global tea production.