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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

The "Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp" was established in which country as a protest against the deployment of nuclear missiles?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Germany

  4. France
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The "Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp" was established in the United Kingdom as a protest against the deployment of nuclear missiles.

Multiple choice

Where are some popular destinations for parasailing?

  1. Hawaii

  2. Florida

  3. Mexico

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

Hawaii, Florida, and Mexico are all popular destinations for parasailing.

Multiple choice

Which European country was the last to abolish slavery?

  1. Russia

  2. Turkey

  3. Greece

  4. Romania
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Russia was the last European country to abolish slavery in 1861.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's largest trading partner for manufacturing goods?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Germany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China is India's largest trading partner for manufacturing goods, accounting for over 20% of India's total manufacturing exports and imports.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest importer of Indian manufactured goods?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Germany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States is the largest importer of Indian manufactured goods, accounting for over 20% of India's total manufacturing exports.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest exporter of manufactured goods to India?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Germany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China is the largest exporter of manufactured goods to India, accounting for over 25% of India's total manufacturing imports.

Multiple choice

Where is the Aymara language spoken?

  1. Mexico

  2. Peru

  3. Bolivia

  4. Chile
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Aymara language is primarily spoken in Bolivia, with significant populations of speakers also found in Peru and Chile.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Aymara New Year festival?

  1. Inti Raymi

  2. Pachamama Raymi

  3. Willka Kuti

  4. Aymara Anata
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aymara Anata is the name of the Aymara New Year festival, which is celebrated in June.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest number of sign languages?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Nigeria
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States has the highest number of sign languages, with over 100 different sign languages used by deaf communities across the country.

Multiple choice

Ponchos originated from which region?

  1. Africa

  2. Asia

  3. South America

  4. Europe
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ponchos have their roots in South America, particularly in the Andean region, where they were traditionally worn by indigenous communities.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest area of forest cover?

  1. Brazil

  2. Russia

  3. Canada

  4. United States
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Brazil has the largest area of forest cover, followed by Russia and Canada.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the new colony that was created after the Congo Free State was dissolved?

  1. The Belgian Congo

  2. The Congo Republic

  3. The Democratic Republic of the Congo

  4. The Republic of the Congo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The new colony that was created after the Congo Free State was dissolved was called the Belgian Congo.

Multiple choice

Which country did President Obama visit in 2009, becoming the first sitting U.S. President to do so?

  1. Cuba

  2. Iran

  3. North Korea

  4. Egypt
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A Correct answer
Explanation

President Obama visited Cuba in 2009, becoming the first sitting U.S. President to do so.

Multiple choice

Which country did President Obama visit in 2016, becoming the first sitting U.S. President to do so?

  1. Vietnam

  2. Laos

  3. Cambodia

  4. Myanmar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

President Obama visited Vietnam in 2016, becoming the first sitting U.S. President to do so.

Multiple choice

Which country has hosted the Asia-Pacific Film Festival the most times?

  1. Japan

  2. South Korea

  3. China

  4. Australia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Japan has hosted the Asia-Pacific Film Festival the most times, with a total of 10 times.