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

Which country has the highest Happy Planet Index (HPI) score in 2023?

  1. Costa Rica

  2. Finland

  3. Denmark

  4. Iceland
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Explanation

Costa Rica has the highest HPI score in 2023, followed by Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest Happy Planet Index (HPI) score in 2023?

  1. Central African Republic

  2. Chad

  3. Niger

  4. South Sudan
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Explanation

The Central African Republic has the lowest HPI score in 2023, followed by Chad, Niger, and South Sudan.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the first PAMO in 1999?

  1. South Africa

  2. Nigeria

  3. Kenya

  4. Egypt
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Explanation

The first PAMO was held in South Africa in 1999.

Multiple choice

Who is eligible to participate in the PAMO competition?

  1. High school students from Africa

  2. High school students from around the world

  3. University students from Africa

  4. University students from around the world
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Explanation

Only high school students from Africa are eligible to participate in the PAMO competition.

Multiple choice

Where is the PAMO competition typically held?

  1. A different country each year

  2. South Africa

  3. Nigeria

  4. Kenya
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Explanation

The PAMO competition is typically held in a different country each year.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. English

  3. Urdu

  4. Hindi
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Explanation

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not spoken in Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Tamil
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is not spoken in Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the Dinajpur region of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Dinajpur
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dinajpur is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Dinajpur region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which region is most affected by environmental displacement?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. South Asia

  3. Latin America

  4. Southeast Asia
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Explanation

Sub-Saharan Africa is the region most affected by environmental displacement, with millions of people displaced due to climate change, desertification, and other environmental factors.

Multiple choice

The Mississippi River has been a significant factor in the historical development of which country?

  1. A. China

  2. B. Brazil

  3. C. United States

  4. D. Russia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mississippi River has been a vital waterway for transportation, trade, and agriculture in the United States, playing a key role in the country's westward expansion and economic growth.

Multiple choice

The Atlantic Ocean has been a major factor in the historical development of which European country?

  1. A. France

  2. B. Spain

  3. C. United Kingdom

  4. D. Germany
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Atlantic Ocean has been crucial for the United Kingdom's maritime trade, naval power, and global influence, contributing to its rise as a major world power.

Multiple choice

The Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia, has been a significant factor in the historical development of which country?

  1. A. India

  2. B. China

  3. C. Japan

  4. D. Russia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Yangtze River has been a vital waterway for transportation, trade, and agriculture in China, contributing to the country's economic and cultural development.

Multiple choice

The Congo River, the second-longest river in Africa, has been a significant factor in the historical development of which country?

  1. A. Nigeria

  2. B. South Africa

  3. C. Democratic Republic of the Congo

  4. D. Egypt
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Congo River has been a vital waterway for transportation, trade, and agriculture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, contributing to the country's economic and cultural development.

Multiple choice

Which island is famous for its unique rock formations, including the iconic Twelve Apostles?

  1. Lord Howe Island

  2. Kangaroo Island

  3. Magnetic Island

  4. Phillip Island
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Explanation

Lord Howe Island, located in the Tasman Sea, is renowned for its stunning volcanic landscapes, including the Twelve Apostles, a series of towering rock formations.

Multiple choice

Which island is known for its unique volcanic landscape, including the iconic Piton Mountains?

  1. Saint Lucia

  2. Barbados

  3. Grenada

  4. Dominica
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Explanation

Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island nation, is famous for its volcanic landscape, featuring the iconic Piton Mountains, two towering volcanic spires that rise dramatically from the sea.