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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 name of the sweet shop in Varanasi that specializes in 'Kachori'?

  1. Ram Bhandar

  2. Chaina Ram Sindhi Halwai

  3. Radha Sweets

  4. Mishrilal Sweets
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Ram Bhandar, a popular mithai shop in Varanasi, is known for its 'Kachori'. This deep-fried snack, made from flour and stuffed with a variety of fillings, is a local delicacy often enjoyed with a cup of tea.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous desert artist?

  1. Georgia O'Keeffe

  2. Frida Kahlo

  3. Diego Rivera

  4. José Clemente Orozco
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Georgia O'Keeffe is a famous desert artist who is known for her paintings of the desert landscape.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp featuring the first geostationary satellite?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. Japan

  4. India
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The United States issued a stamp featuring the first geostationary satellite, Syncom 2, in 1963.

Multiple choice

Which country is considered to be the first presidential republic?

  1. United States of America

  2. France

  3. Switzerland

  4. Mexico
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The United States of America is considered to be the first presidential republic, established in 1789.

Multiple choice

Which countries are examples of presidential republics?

  1. United States of America

  2. France

  3. Mexico

  4. All of the above
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The United States of America, France, and Mexico are all examples of presidential republics.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?

  1. Canada

  2. Netherlands

  3. Belgium

  4. Spain
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Explanation

The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to allow transgender people to legally change their gender?

  1. Sweden

  2. Denmark

  3. Germany

  4. Australia
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Sweden was the first country to allow transgender people to legally change their gender in 1972.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most transgender people per capita?

  1. Thailand

  2. Iran

  3. Brazil

  4. India
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Thailand has the most transgender people per capita, with an estimated 1.4 million transgender people living in the country.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most LGBTQ+ people per capita?

  1. Iceland

  2. Norway

  3. Sweden

  4. Denmark
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Iceland has the most LGBTQ+ people per capita, with an estimated 9.1% of the population identifying as LGBTQ+.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most LGBTQ+ rights organizations?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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The United States has the most LGBTQ+ rights organizations, with over 1,000 organizations working to promote LGBTQ+ rights.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most LGBTQ+ elected officials?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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The United States has the most LGBTQ+ elected officials, with over 1,000 LGBTQ+ people serving in elected office at the local, state, and federal levels.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most LGBTQ+ businesses?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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The United States has the most LGBTQ+ businesses, with over 1 million LGBTQ+ businesses operating in the country.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most LGBTQ+ tourism?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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The United States has the most LGBTQ+ tourism, with over 10 million LGBTQ+ tourists visiting the country each year.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most LGBTQ+ festivals?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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The United States has the most LGBTQ+ festivals, with over 100 LGBTQ+ festivals held each year.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most LGBTQ+ museums?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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The United States has the most LGBTQ+ museums, with over 10 LGBTQ+ museums located across the country.