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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 country has India been engaged in a trade dispute with over the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Japan
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India and the United States have been engaged in a trade dispute over the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum, with both countries retaliating with tariffs on each other's goods.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?

  1. New Zealand

  2. Australia

  3. United States

  4. United Kingdom
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New Zealand was the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the right to vote in 1893.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian research station located in Antarctica?

  1. Maitri

  2. Bharati

  3. Dakshin Gangotri

  4. Himadri
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Maitri is the name of the Indian research station located in Antarctica. It was established in 1989 and is operated by the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR). Maitri serves as a base for Indian scientists to conduct research on various aspects of Antarctica, including its climate, geology, and wildlife.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian research vessel that was used for the first Indian expedition to Antarctica?

  1. INS Sindhudurg

  2. INS Tarini

  3. INS Chakra

  4. INS Vikramaditya
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INS Sindhudurg was the Indian research vessel that was used for the first Indian expedition to Antarctica in 1981. It was a modified Leander-class frigate that was equipped with scientific equipment for conducting research in Antarctica.

Multiple choice

Which continent is widely recognized as the birthplace of tomatoes?

  1. Asia

  2. Europe

  3. Africa

  4. South America
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Tomatoes originated in the Andean region of South America, particularly in countries like Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, where wild tomato species still thrive today.

Multiple choice

Which European country was the first to widely cultivate tomatoes?

  1. Italy

  2. Spain

  3. France

  4. Portugal
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Italy was the first European country to widely cultivate tomatoes, and the fruit quickly became a staple ingredient in Italian cuisine, eventually spreading to other parts of Europe.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is most affected by desertification in the European Union?

  1. Spain

  2. Italy

  3. Greece

  4. Portugal
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Spain is the most affected country by desertification in the European Union. It is estimated that over 40% of Spain's land area is at risk of desertification.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest producer of eggs in the world?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Brazil
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China is the largest producer of eggs in the world, accounting for over 30% of global production.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of Indian South Africans?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Telugu

  4. Gujarati
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Tamil is the most widely spoken Indian language in South Africa, with over 1 million speakers.

Multiple choice

What is the second most common Indian language spoken in South Africa?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Gujarati

  4. Marathi
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Hindi is the second most common Indian language spoken in South Africa, with over 500,000 speakers.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is spoken by the smallest number of people in South Africa?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Malayalam

  3. Kannada

  4. Bengali
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Punjabi is the least common Indian language spoken in South Africa, with fewer than 100,000 speakers.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is closely related to Zulu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Gujarati

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Telugu is closely related to Zulu, both belonging to the Dravidian language family.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language has the most number of dialects spoken in South Africa?

  1. Hindi

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Gujarati
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Hindi has the most number of dialects spoken in South Africa, with over 100 different dialects.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is spoken by the majority of the Indian population in Durban?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Telugu

  4. Gujarati
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Tamil is spoken by the majority of the Indian population in Durban, due to the large number of Tamil-speaking immigrants who settled in the city during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is spoken by the majority of the Indian population in Johannesburg?

  1. Hindi

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Gujarati
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Hindi is spoken by the majority of the Indian population in Johannesburg, due to the large number of Hindi-speaking immigrants who settled in the city during the 20th century.