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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 European country has the lowest unemployment rate?

  1. Iceland

  2. Norway

  3. Switzerland

  4. Germany
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Explanation

Iceland has the lowest unemployment rate in Europe.

Multiple choice

Which country has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the construction of a new airport?

  1. Mexico

  2. Brazil

  3. Argentina

  4. Chile
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Explanation

Mexico has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the construction of a new airport, known as the New Mexico City International Airport scandal, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

Multiple choice

Which country has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the sale of government assets?

  1. Malaysia

  2. Indonesia

  3. Thailand

  4. Philippines
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Malaysia has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the sale of government assets, known as the 1MDB scandal, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

Multiple choice

Which country has been accused of using corruption to suppress dissent and silence its critics?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. Iran

  4. Saudi Arabia
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Explanation

China has been accused of using corruption to suppress dissent and silence its critics, including journalists, activists, and lawyers.

Multiple choice

Which country has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the sale of public land?

  1. Brazil

  2. Argentina

  3. Chile

  4. Peru
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Brazil has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the sale of public land, known as the Lava Jato scandal, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

Multiple choice

Which country has been accused of using corruption to influence the outcome of international trade negotiations?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. European Union

  4. Japan
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Explanation

China has been accused of using corruption to influence the outcome of international trade negotiations, including by bribing foreign officials and using other forms of economic coercion.

Multiple choice

Which country has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the construction of a new nuclear power plant?

  1. Japan

  2. South Korea

  3. India

  4. Pakistan
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Explanation

Japan has been involved in a major corruption scandal involving the construction of a new nuclear power plant, known as the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, which involved billions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

Multiple choice

Which country has been accused of using corruption to secure contracts for its companies in the construction industry?

  1. China

  2. South Korea

  3. Japan

  4. Taiwan
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Explanation

China has been accused of using corruption to secure contracts for its companies in the construction industry, including in countries such as Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its comprehensive social welfare system?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Sweden

  4. India
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Explanation

Sweden has a long history of providing comprehensive social welfare programs, including universal healthcare, childcare, and unemployment benefits.

Multiple choice

Which country experienced a severe financial crisis in 1997 that led to a regional economic downturn?

  1. Japan

  2. South Korea

  3. Thailand

  4. Indonesia
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Explanation

Thailand experienced a severe financial crisis in 1997 that led to a regional economic downturn. The crisis was triggered by a combination of factors, including a property bubble, a lack of foreign exchange reserves, and a high level of foreign debt.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2019?

  1. Avengers: Endgame

  2. The Lion King

  3. Frozen II

  4. Joker
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Explanation

Avengers: Endgame (2019) grossed over ₹2,797 crore (US$383 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2021?

  1. Spider-Man: No Way Home

  2. The Battle at Lake Changjin

  3. Hi, Mom

  4. Detective Chinatown 3
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) grossed over ₹218 crore (US$30 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2023?

  1. Avatar: The Way of Water

  2. Top Gun: Maverick

  3. Jurassic World Dominion

  4. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
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Explanation

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) grossed over ₹367 crore (US$50 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film was the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2025?

  1. Avengers: Secret Wars

  2. Avatar 3

  3. Star Wars: Episode X

  4. Mission: Impossible 8
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Explanation

Avengers: Secret Wars (2025) grossed over ₹400 crore (US$55 million) in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 2025.

Multiple choice

Which country is often cited as an example of a stable political system?

  1. Switzerland

  2. Canada

  3. United States

  4. United Kingdom
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Switzerland is known for its stable political system, which is characterized by a high degree of consensus and cooperation among the various political parties.