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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

What is the fourth largest Muslim country in the world?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. Turkey

  3. Iran

  4. Egypt
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Bangladesh is the fourth largest Muslim country in the world, with a population of over 150 million Muslims.

Multiple choice

What is the fifth largest Muslim country in the world?

  1. Turkey

  2. Iran

  3. Egypt

  4. Nigeria
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Turkey is the fifth largest Muslim country in the world, with a population of over 70 million Muslims.

Multiple choice

What is the sixth largest Muslim country in the world?

  1. Iran

  2. Egypt

  3. Nigeria

  4. Algeria
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Iran is the sixth largest Muslim country in the world, with a population of over 60 million Muslims.

Multiple choice

What is the seventh largest Muslim country in the world?

  1. Egypt

  2. Nigeria

  3. Algeria

  4. Morocco
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Egypt is the seventh largest Muslim country in the world, with a population of over 50 million Muslims.

Multiple choice

Which country is NOT a member of the East Asia Summit?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Russia
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Russia is not a member of the East Asia Summit, which is a regional forum for dialogue and cooperation among leaders of East Asian countries.

Multiple choice

Which East Asian country is India's largest trading partner?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. South Korea

  4. Singapore
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China is India's largest trading partner in East Asia.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest life expectancy at birth in the world?

  1. Japan

  2. Switzerland

  3. Singapore

  4. Australia
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Japan has consistently ranked as the country with the highest life expectancy at birth in the world, with an average of over 84 years.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest life expectancy at birth in the world?

  1. Central African Republic

  2. Chad

  3. Niger

  4. Sierra Leone
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The Central African Republic has consistently ranked as the country with the lowest life expectancy at birth in the world, with an average of around 50 years.

Multiple choice

Which musical style is characterized by the use of polyrhythms, call-and-response vocals, and improvisation?

  1. African music

  2. Latin music

  3. Caribbean music

  4. World music
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African music is a diverse and vibrant musical tradition that has influenced many other musical styles around the world. It is characterized by the use of polyrhythms, call-and-response vocals, and improvisation.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest number of endangered languages?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Brazil

  4. United States
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India is home to the highest number of endangered languages, with over 197 languages facing extinction.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. English

  3. Urdu

  4. Hindi
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Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

What is the second most widely spoken language in Bangladesh?

  1. English

  2. Urdu

  3. Hindi

  4. Sylheti
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Sylheti is the second most widely spoken language in Bangladesh and is spoken by a significant portion of the population in the northeastern part of the country.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest number of endemic species, making it a global biodiversity hotspot?

  1. Brazil

  2. Indonesia

  3. Madagascar

  4. Colombia
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Madagascar is renowned for its unique and diverse flora and fauna, with over 90% of its plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth.

Multiple choice

Which region is widely considered to be the birthplace of mangoes?

  1. Southeast Asia

  2. South America

  3. Africa

  4. Australia
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Mangoes are believed to have originated in the region of Southeast Asia, specifically in countries like India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest producer of mangoes globally?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Mexico

  4. Brazil
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India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world, accounting for approximately 40% of the global production.