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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 the highest rate of disability?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Japan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India has the highest rate of disability among all countries, with over 260 million people living with a disability.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest Indian diaspora population?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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Explanation

The United States is home to the largest Indian diaspora population, with over 4 million people of Indian origin.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most ambitious climate change targets?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. European Union

  4. India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The European Union has the most ambitious climate change targets, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's largest supplier of crude oil?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. Iraq

  3. Iran

  4. Venezuela
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Explanation

Saudi Arabia has been India's largest supplier of crude oil for many years.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major importer of Indian refined petroleum products?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Singapore
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Explanation

The United States is not a major importer of Indian refined petroleum products.

Multiple choice

Which country has provided the largest amount of financial assistance to India for renewable energy projects?

  1. United States

  2. Japan

  3. Germany

  4. France
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Explanation

The United States has provided the largest amount of financial assistance to India for renewable energy projects.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest share of India's nuclear power generation capacity?

  1. Russia

  2. France

  3. United States

  4. Canada
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Explanation

Russia has the largest share of India's nuclear power generation capacity.

Multiple choice

Which country has provided the largest amount of technical assistance to India for nuclear energy projects?

  1. United States

  2. Japan

  3. France

  4. Russia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Russia has provided the largest amount of technical assistance to India for nuclear energy projects.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest share of India's coal imports?

  1. Australia

  2. Indonesia

  3. South Africa

  4. Russia
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Explanation

Australia has the largest share of India's coal imports.

Multiple choice

Which country has provided the largest amount of financial assistance to India for coal mining projects?

  1. United States

  2. Japan

  3. Germany

  4. Australia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Australia has provided the largest amount of financial assistance to India for coal mining projects.

Multiple choice

Which island is known for its unique volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife, including the critically endangered mountain gorilla?

  1. Madagascar

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Mauritius

  4. Seychelles
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Explanation

Madagascar, located off the southeastern coast of Africa, is known for its unique volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife, including the critically endangered mountain gorilla, lemurs, and a variety of other endemic species.

Multiple choice

Which island is known for its unique wildlife, including the fossa, a cat-like carnivore, and the aye-aye, a nocturnal lemur, as well as its diverse landscapes, ranging from rainforests to beaches?

  1. Madagascar

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Mauritius

  4. Seychelles
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Explanation

Madagascar, located off the southeastern coast of Africa, is renowned for its unique wildlife, including the fossa, a cat-like carnivore, and the aye-aye, a nocturnal lemur, as well as its diverse landscapes, ranging from rainforests to beaches, making it a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the island located in the Pacific Ocean, known for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and diverse marine life, including humpback whales, dolphins, and sea turtles?

  1. Hawaii

  2. Fiji

  3. Tahiti

  4. Samoa
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Explanation

Hawaii, located in the Pacific Ocean, is renowned for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and diverse marine life, including humpback whales, dolphins, and sea turtles, making it a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts alike.

Multiple choice

Which European country experienced the fastest economic growth after World War II?

  1. Germany

  2. France

  3. Italy

  4. United Kingdom
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Explanation

Germany experienced the fastest economic growth after World War II.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the European economic community formed in 1957?

  1. European Economic Community (EEC)

  2. European Union (EU)

  3. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

  4. World Trade Organization (WTO)
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Explanation

The European Economic Community (EEC) was formed in 1957.