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 Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is being built in:

  1. Hawaii, USA

  2. Chile, South America

  3. Australia

  4. China
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The TMT is being built on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's largest export destination?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. United Arab Emirates

  4. Singapore
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States is India's largest export destination, followed by China and the United Arab Emirates.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major export destination for India's agricultural products?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. European Union

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India's agricultural products are exported to various countries around the world, including the United States, China, and the European Union.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major export destination for India's engineering goods?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. European Union

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India's engineering goods are exported to various countries around the world, including the United States, China, and the European Union.

Multiple choice

What is the largest city in the Lut Desert?

  1. Kerman, Iran

  2. Yazd, Iran

  3. Bam, Iran

  4. Zahedan, Iran
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kerman, Iran is the largest city in the Lut Desert, with a population of over 600,000 people.

Multiple choice

What is the main religion of the people who live in the Sahara Desert?

  1. Islam

  2. Christianity

  3. Judaism

  4. Buddhism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Islam is the main religion of the people who live in the Sahara Desert, with over 90% of the population being Muslim.

Multiple choice

What is the main religion of the people who live in the Gobi Desert?

  1. Buddhism

  2. Islam

  3. Christianity

  4. Judaism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Buddhism is the main religion of the people who live in the Gobi Desert, with over 50% of the population being Buddhist.

Multiple choice

What is the main religion of the people who live in the Atacama Desert?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Judaism

  4. Buddhism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Christianity is the main religion of the people who live in the Atacama Desert, with over 80% of the population being Christian.

Multiple choice

What is the main religion of the people who live in the Lut Desert?

  1. Islam

  2. Christianity

  3. Judaism

  4. Buddhism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Islam is the main religion of the people who live in the Lut Desert, with over 90% of the population being Muslim.

Multiple choice

Which country is considered to be the birthplace of tea?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Japan

  4. Sri Lanka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China is considered to be the birthplace of tea, with evidence of tea consumption dating back to the 3rd century BC.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest producer of maple syrup?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Mexico

  4. China
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Canada is responsible for approximately 70% of the world's maple syrup production.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its pasta dishes, such as spaghetti and lasagna?

  1. France

  2. Italy

  3. Spain

  4. Greece
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Italy is famous for its pasta dishes, which are made with different types of pasta, sauces, and toppings.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its Peking duck and dim sum dishes?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. Thailand

  4. Vietnam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

China is famous for its Peking duck and dim sum dishes, which are popular delicacies in Chinese cuisine.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its tapas dishes, such as patatas bravas and croquetas?

  1. Portugal

  2. Spain

  3. Italy

  4. Greece
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Spain is famous for its tapas dishes, which are small plates of food served as appetizers or snacks.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its sushi and sashimi dishes?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. Thailand

  4. Vietnam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Japan is famous for its sushi and sashimi dishes, which are made with raw fish or seafood.