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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 African country has the largest economy?

  1. Nigeria

  2. South Africa

  3. Egypt

  4. Algeria
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Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the economic bloc that was established in 1991 to promote economic cooperation among African countries?

  1. The African Union

  2. The Economic Community of West African States

  3. The Southern African Development Community

  4. The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
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The African Union is the name of the economic bloc that was established in 1991 to promote economic cooperation among African countries.

Multiple choice

Which African country has the highest GDP per capita?

  1. Botswana

  2. Mauritius

  3. Seychelles

  4. Equatorial Guinea
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Botswana has the highest GDP per capita in Africa.

Multiple choice

Which African country has the largest population?

  1. Nigeria

  2. Ethiopia

  3. Egypt

  4. South Africa
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Nigeria has the largest population in Africa.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the African country that has the largest land area?

  1. Algeria

  2. Democratic Republic of the Congo

  3. Sudan

  4. Libya
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Algeria has the largest land area in Africa.

Multiple choice

Which African country has the longest coastline?

  1. Somalia

  2. Mozambique

  3. South Africa

  4. Egypt
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Somalia has the longest coastline in Africa.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the African country that has the highest mountain?

  1. Mount Kilimanjaro

  2. Mount Kenya

  3. Mount Meru

  4. Mount Elgon
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Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest IMR in the world?

  1. Sierra Leone

  2. Central African Republic

  3. Somalia

  4. Afghanistan
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Sierra Leone has the highest IMR in the world, with an estimated 101 deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest IMR in the world?

  1. Japan

  2. Iceland

  3. Finland

  4. Sweden
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Japan has the lowest IMR in the world, with an estimated 1.5 deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is the largest producer of coal?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Australia
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China is the world's largest producer of coal, accounting for over half of global coal production.

Multiple choice

In ancient Egypt, which herb was associated with the god of the sun, Ra?

  1. Basil

  2. Cumin

  3. Fennel

  4. Saffron
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Saffron was considered a sacred herb in ancient Egypt, symbolizing the sun and the god Ra. It was used in religious ceremonies and rituals, as well as in medicinal and culinary practices.

Multiple choice

Which country did India sign a trade agreement with in 2019?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. Japan
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India signed a trade agreement with Japan in 2019, which aimed to boost trade between the two countries.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy in the world?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Germany
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China has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy in the world, driven by its ambitious renewable energy targets and investments.

Multiple choice

Where is the GMT being built?

  1. Atacama Desert, Chile

  2. Hawaii, USA

  3. Canary Islands, Spain

  4. South Africa
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The GMT is being built in the Atacama Desert of Chile, which is one of the driest and clearest places on Earth, making it an ideal location for astronomical observations.

Multiple choice

Which countries are involved in the GMT project?

  1. United States

  2. Chile

  3. Australia

  4. All of the above
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The GMT project is a collaboration between the United States, Chile, and Australia.