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 Asian country has the most universities ranked in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2023?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. South Korea

  4. Singapore
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China has the most universities ranked in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2023, with 16 institutions.

Multiple choice

Which Asian university is ranked highest in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023?

  1. Tsinghua University

  2. National University of Singapore

  3. University of Tokyo

  4. Seoul National University
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Explanation

Tsinghua University is ranked first in Asia and 16th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Asian university is ranked highest in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023?

  1. Tsinghua University

  2. National University of Singapore

  3. University of Tokyo

  4. Seoul National University
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Explanation

Tsinghua University is ranked first in Asia and 14th globally in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Asian university is ranked highest in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023?

  1. National University of Singapore

  2. Tsinghua University

  3. University of Tokyo

  4. Seoul National University
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Explanation

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is ranked first in Asia and 21st globally in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Asian university is ranked highest in the Nature Index 2023?

  1. Tsinghua University

  2. National University of Singapore

  3. University of Tokyo

  4. Seoul National University
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Explanation

Tsinghua University is ranked first in Asia and 14th globally in the Nature Index 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Asian university is ranked highest in the QS Asia University Rankings 2023?

  1. National University of Singapore

  2. Tsinghua University

  3. University of Tokyo

  4. Seoul National University
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Explanation

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is ranked first in Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which region of the world has experienced the highest rate of deforestation in recent decades?

  1. North America

  2. South America

  3. Africa

  4. Asia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

South America, particularly the Amazon rainforest, has experienced extensive deforestation due to agricultural expansion, logging, and mining activities.

Multiple choice

Where were punch-marked coins found?

  1. The Indian subcontinent

  2. Central Asia

  3. Southeast Asia

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Punch-marked coins were found in the Indian subcontinent.

Multiple choice

Which country pioneered the concept of universal healthcare, providing comprehensive healthcare services to all its citizens?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Germany
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The United Kingdom introduced the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, becoming the first country to establish a comprehensive universal healthcare system.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest life expectancy among the member states of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?

  1. United States

  2. Japan

  3. Switzerland

  4. Australia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Japan consistently ranks among the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world, with an average life expectancy of over 84 years.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest infant mortality rate among the member states of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

  1. Sweden

  2. Finland

  3. Iceland

  4. Norway
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Iceland has consistently maintained one of the lowest infant mortality rates globally, with a rate of less than 2 deaths per 1,000 live births.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest healthcare expenditure per capita among the member states of the OECD?

  1. United States

  2. Switzerland

  3. Germany

  4. France
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Explanation

The United States spends more on healthcare per capita than any other country in the OECD, with an expenditure of over $10,000 per person.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest number of hospital beds per 1,000 population among the member states of the OECD?

  1. Germany

  2. Japan

  3. France

  4. South Korea
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Explanation

Germany has the highest number of hospital beds per 1,000 population among OECD countries, with over 8 beds per 1,000 people.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest healthcare expenditure per capita among the member states of the OECD?

  1. Mexico

  2. Turkey

  3. Chile

  4. Poland
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Explanation

Mexico has the lowest healthcare expenditure per capita among OECD countries, with an expenditure of less than $1,000 per person.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest number of physicians per 1,000 population among the member states of the OECD?

  1. Greece

  2. Italy

  3. Austria

  4. Germany
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Explanation

Greece has the highest number of physicians per 1,000 population among OECD countries, with over 6 physicians per 1,000 people.