General Awareness ยท Geography

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 won the most Best Film awards at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival?

  1. Japan

  2. South Korea

  3. China

  4. Iran
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Japan has won the most Best Film awards at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival, with a total of 11 awards.

Multiple choice

Which country has the smallest gender pay gap?

  1. Iceland

  2. Finland

  3. Norway

  4. Sweden
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Iceland has consistently ranked as the country with the smallest gender pay gap, with women earning on average around 90% of what men earn.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest gender pay gap?

  1. Japan

  2. South Korea

  3. China

  4. India
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Japan has one of the largest gender pay gaps among developed countries, with women earning on average around 70% of what men earn.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest number of active satellites in orbit around Earth?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. India
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The United States has the largest number of active satellites in orbit around Earth, with over 2,500 satellites, followed by China with over 400 satellites.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest space budget?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. European Space Agency
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The United States has the largest space budget, with over $20 billion allocated to NASA in 2023. China is the second largest spender on space, with a budget of over $10 billion.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?

  1. Brazil

  2. Vietnam

  3. Colombia

  4. Ethiopia
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Brazil is the largest producer of coffee in the world, accounting for about one-third of the global production.

Multiple choice

Which region is known for producing the highest quality coffee beans?

  1. Blue Mountain, Jamaica

  2. Kona, Hawaii

  3. Geisha, Panama

  4. Sidamo, Ethiopia
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Geisha coffee from Panama is often considered to be the highest quality coffee in the world, due to its unique flavor profile and limited production.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for producing the most expensive coffee in the world?

  1. Jamaica

  2. Panama

  3. Hawaii

  4. Ethiopia
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Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is known for its high price and unique flavor, and is considered to be one of the most expensive coffees in the world.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for producing the largest variety of coffee beans?

  1. Brazil

  2. Colombia

  3. Ethiopia

  4. Indonesia
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Ethiopia is known for producing a wide variety of coffee beans, including heirloom varieties that are unique to the country.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for producing coffee with a bright, citrusy flavor?

  1. Kenya

  2. Ethiopia

  3. Colombia

  4. Costa Rica
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Kenyan coffee is known for its bright, citrusy flavor, which is attributed to the high altitude at which it is grown.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for producing coffee with a smooth, nutty flavor?

  1. Brazil

  2. Colombia

  3. Guatemala

  4. Indonesia
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Guatemalan coffee is known for its smooth, nutty flavor, which is attributed to the volcanic soil in which it is grown.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for producing coffee with a heavy, smoky flavor?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Vietnam

  3. Brazil

  4. Colombia
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Indonesian coffee is known for its heavy, smoky flavor, which is attributed to the traditional roasting methods used in the country.

Multiple choice

What is the largest Muslim country in the world?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Pakistan

  3. India

  4. Bangladesh
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Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world, with a population of over 200 million Muslims.

Multiple choice

What is the second largest Muslim country in the world?

  1. Pakistan

  2. India

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Turkey
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Pakistan is the second largest Muslim country in the world, with a population of over 180 million Muslims.

Multiple choice

What is the third largest Muslim country in the world?

  1. India

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Turkey

  4. Iran
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India is the third largest Muslim country in the world, with a population of over 170 million Muslims.