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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 established a national space agency specifically dedicated to technology transfer?

  1. The United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India has established the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), which has a dedicated technology transfer program aimed at commercializing space technologies and fostering innovation.

Multiple choice

Which country's 1000-franc coin features a large tuna fish?

  1. France

  2. Italy

  3. Spain

  4. Portugal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

France issued a 1000-franc coin in 1992 featuring a large tuna fish on its reverse side.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a 1000-lire coin in 1957 featuring a swordfish?

  1. Italy

  2. Greece

  3. Turkey

  4. Cyprus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Italy issued a 1000-lire coin in 1957 featuring a swordfish on its reverse side.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a 100-yen coin in 1967 featuring a red sea bream?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. North Korea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Japan issued a 100-yen coin in 1967 featuring a red sea bream on its reverse side.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a 500-franc coin in 1979 featuring a turbot?

  1. France

  2. Belgium

  3. Switzerland

  4. Luxembourg
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

France issued a 500-franc coin in 1979 featuring a turbot on its reverse side.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a 200-yen coin in 1989 featuring a flounder?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. North Korea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Japan issued a 200-yen coin in 1989 featuring a flounder on its reverse side.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a 500-won coin in 1998 featuring a sea bass?

  1. South Korea

  2. North Korea

  3. China

  4. Japan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

South Korea issued a 500-won coin in 1998 featuring a sea bass on its reverse side.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a 1000-won coin in 2006 featuring a salmon?

  1. South Korea

  2. North Korea

  3. China

  4. Japan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

South Korea issued a 1000-won coin in 2006 featuring a salmon on its reverse side.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a 500-yen coin in 2019 featuring a yellowtail?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. North Korea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Japan issued a 500-yen coin in 2019 featuring a yellowtail on its reverse side.

Multiple choice

Which region has the highest prevalence of hunger?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. South Asia

  3. East Asia

  4. Latin America and the Caribbean
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence of hunger, with over 250 million people affected.

Multiple choice

Which U.S. state has the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. California

  2. New York

  3. Illinois

  4. Texas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

California has the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ people, with 10.5% of the population identifying as LGBTQ+.

Multiple choice

Which U.S. state has the lowest percentage of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Mississippi

  2. Alabama

  3. Arkansas

  4. Louisiana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mississippi has the lowest percentage of LGBTQ+ people, with 2.8% of the population identifying as LGBTQ+.

Multiple choice

Which Middle Eastern country is renowned for its intricate filigree jewelry, often featuring delicate patterns and intricate wirework?

  1. Egypt

  2. Oman

  3. Yemen

  4. Jordan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Yemen is celebrated for its exquisite filigree jewelry, where artisans meticulously craft intricate patterns and designs using fine silver or gold wires.

Multiple choice

Which Middle Eastern country is known for its vibrant and colorful beaded jewelry, often featuring intricate patterns and symbolic designs?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. Oman

  3. Kuwait

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

Oman is renowned for its vibrant and colorful beaded jewelry. Artisans create intricate patterns and symbolic designs using a variety of beads, including glass, wood, and semi-precious stones.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to elect a female president?

  1. Argentina

  2. Chile

  3. Brazil

  4. Mexico
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Argentina was the first country to elect a female president, Isabel Perón, in 1974.