General Awareness ยท Geography

World Facts and Geography

11,577 Questions

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.

Countries and resourcesGlobal political systemsHistorical inventionsWorld general knowledgeInternational organizations

World Facts and Geography Questions

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest rate of violence against persons with disabilities?

  1. New Zealand

  2. Canada

  3. Australia

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

New Zealand has the lowest rate of violence against persons with disabilities, with less than 1% of persons with disabilities experiencing violence.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most comprehensive system of social support for persons with disabilities?

  1. Sweden

  2. Norway

  3. Finland

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

Sweden has the most comprehensive system of social support for persons with disabilities, including a wide range of financial assistance, healthcare, and other services.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest rate of education among persons with disabilities?

  1. Japan

  2. South Korea

  3. Singapore

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

Japan has the highest rate of education among persons with disabilities, with over 90% of persons with disabilities completing secondary school.

Multiple choice

Which province in Canada has the largest population of people of Indian origin?

  1. Ontario

  2. British Columbia

  3. Alberta

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

Ontario is home to the largest population of people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 500,000 people. This is followed by British Columbia, with over 200,000 people of Indian origin.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to introduce a film censorship board?

  1. United States

  2. France

  3. Germany

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

The United States was the first country to establish a film censorship board in 1915, known as the National Board of Censorship.

Multiple choice

Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead?

  1. Mexico

  2. Brazil

  3. Argentina

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

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the lives of deceased loved ones.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular holiday in China?

  1. Chinese New Year

  2. Spring Festival

  3. Dragon Boat Festival

  4. Mid-Autumn Festival
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated with family gatherings, feasts, and fireworks.

Multiple choice

Which holiday is celebrated with a large parade in New York City?

  1. Thanksgiving

  2. Christmas

  3. New Year's Day

  4. St. Patrick's Day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with a large parade in New York City every year.

Multiple choice

Which holiday is celebrated with a large lantern festival in China?

  1. Chinese New Year

  2. Spring Festival

  3. Dragon Boat Festival

  4. Mid-Autumn Festival
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated with a large lantern festival in China.

Multiple choice

Which holiday is celebrated with a large parade in Rio de Janeiro?

  1. Carnival

  2. New Year's Eve

  3. Independence Day

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

Carnival is celebrated with a large parade in Rio de Janeiro every year.

Multiple choice

Which holiday is celebrated with a large water festival in Thailand?

  1. Songkran

  2. Loy Krathong

  3. Yi Peng

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

Songkran is the Thai New Year and is celebrated with a large water festival.

Multiple choice

Which holiday is celebrated with a large lantern festival in Japan?

  1. Obon

  2. Tanabata

  3. Setsubun

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

Obon is the Japanese holiday of the dead and is celebrated with a large lantern festival.

Multiple choice

Which holiday is celebrated with a large parade in London?

  1. New Year's Day

  2. Easter

  3. Christmas

  4. Trooping the Colour
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Trooping the Colour is a British military parade that is held every year to celebrate the monarch's birthday.

Multiple choice

Which country is often cited as a model for transparency in economic policy?

  1. Sweden

  2. New Zealand

  3. Denmark

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sweden, New Zealand, and Denmark are frequently recognized as countries with high levels of transparency in economic policy.

Multiple choice

The "Women in Black" movement, known for its silent protests against war and violence, originated in which country?

  1. Israel

  2. South Africa

  3. Argentina

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

The "Women in Black" movement originated in Israel in 1988 as a nonviolent protest against the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories.