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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

Which country is the largest producer of glutinous rice in the world?

  1. Thailand

  2. Vietnam

  3. China

  4. Cambodia
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Thailand is the largest producer of glutinous rice in the world.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest producer of aromatic rice in the world?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Nepal
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India is the largest producer of aromatic rice in the world.

Multiple choice

Which region is widely recognized as the birthplace of bananas?

  1. Southeast Asia

  2. South America

  3. Central America

  4. Africa
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Bananas are believed to have originated in the lush tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in the regions of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Multiple choice

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

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Ecuador

  4. Philippines
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India is the world's largest producer of bananas, accounting for approximately 25% of the global production. Other major banana-producing countries include China, Ecuador, the Philippines, and Costa Rica.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has the largest number of Austroasiatic speakers?

  1. India

  2. Vietnam

  3. Cambodia

  4. Laos
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vietnam has the largest number of Austroasiatic speakers, with over 80 million people speaking Vietnamese, Khmer, and other Austroasiatic languages.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has the largest area of mangrove forests?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Brazil

  3. India

  4. Nigeria
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Indonesia has the largest area of mangrove forests in the world, followed by Brazil, India, and Nigeria.

Multiple choice

What is the literacy rate in the Maldives?

  1. 98%

  2. 85%

  3. 70%

  4. 55%
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The Maldives has a very high literacy rate, with approximately 98% of the population being able to read and write.

Multiple choice

Which geographic factor has been instrumental in facilitating cultural exchange and the spread of ideas throughout history?

  1. Mountain ranges

  2. Rivers

  3. Oceans

  4. Deserts
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Explanation

Oceans have played a pivotal role in facilitating cultural exchange and the spread of ideas throughout history. As natural highways connecting different parts of the world, oceans have enabled seafaring civilizations to engage in trade, exploration, and cultural interactions. The movement of goods, people, and ideas across oceans has contributed to the diffusion of technologies, religions, artistic traditions, and scientific knowledge, fostering cultural exchange and shaping the development of human civilizations.

Multiple choice

Which country elected the first female president in the world?

  1. Iceland

  2. Finland

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Argentina
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Vigdís Finnbogadóttir of Iceland was elected as the world's first female president in 1980.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest area of mangroves in the world?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Brazil

  3. India

  4. Australia
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Indonesia is home to the largest mangrove forests in the world, covering an area of approximately 3.3 million hectares.

Multiple choice

Which country pioneered the concept of matching funds in political campaigns?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Germany
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The United States was the first country to implement matching funds in political campaigns, starting with the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act of 1974.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest Indian diaspora population?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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The United States is home to the largest Indian diaspora population, with over 4 million people of Indian origin living in the country.

Multiple choice

In which country was the burqa banned in public places in 2011?

  1. France

  2. Belgium

  3. Germany

  4. Netherlands
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In 2011, France became the first country in Europe to ban the burqa in public places.

Multiple choice

In which country were women required to wear a headscarf in public from 1935 to 1989?

  1. Turkey

  2. Iran

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. Egypt
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In Turkey, women were required to wear a headscarf in public from 1935 to 1989.

Multiple choice

In which country were women prohibited from wearing high heels in public in 2015?

  1. Iran

  2. Saudi Arabia

  3. Afghanistan

  4. Pakistan
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In Iran, women were prohibited from wearing high heels in public in 2015.