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 is known for its abundance of thermal springs?

  1. Iceland

  2. Japan

  3. New Zealand

  4. United States
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Japan is renowned for its numerous thermal springs, with over 25,000 hot springs scattered across the country.

Multiple choice

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

  1. The Netherlands

  2. Canada

  3. Belgium

  4. Spain
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In 2001, the Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.

Multiple choice

Which country is the global leader in installed wind power capacity?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Germany

  4. India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China is the world's leading country in installed wind power capacity, with over 300 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most Crystal Globes at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival?

  1. Czech Republic

  2. Slovakia

  3. Poland

  4. Russia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Czech Republic has won the most Crystal Globes at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, with a total of 16 awards.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is not a member of the WTO?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Russia is not a member of the WTO, while the United States, China, and India are all members.

Multiple choice

Which country is famous for its "Pad Thai" dish?

  1. Thailand

  2. Vietnam

  3. Cambodia

  4. Laos
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pad Thai is a popular Thai dish made with stir-fried rice noodles, vegetables, and a sweet and sour sauce.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its "Tacos" dish?

  1. Mexico

  2. United States

  3. Canada

  4. Brazil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish made with a corn or wheat tortilla filled with various fillings.

Multiple choice

Which country is famous for its "Hummus" dish?

  1. Lebanon

  2. Syria

  3. Jordan

  4. Israel
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dish made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its "Kimchi" dish?

  1. Korea

  2. Japan

  3. China

  4. Vietnam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made with fermented vegetables, typically cabbage and radishes.

Multiple choice

Which country is famous for its "Falafel" dish?

  1. Egypt

  2. Lebanon

  3. Syria

  4. Jordan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made with deep-fried balls or patties of chickpeas or fava beans.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its "Ramen" dish?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. Korea

  4. Vietnam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ramen is a popular Japanese dish made with wheat noodles in a broth with various toppings.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival?

  1. Celebrating the harvest

  2. Welcoming the New Year

  3. Honoring ancestors

  4. Reuniting with family
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chinese New Year marks the beginning of a new year according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It is a time for families to gather, exchange gifts, and celebrate the arrival of good fortune and prosperity.

Multiple choice

Which festival is known for its colorful lanterns, floating down rivers and lakes, and is celebrated in various Asian countries?

  1. Lantern Festival

  2. Mid-Autumn Festival

  3. Moon Festival

  4. Harvest Festival
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Explanation

The Lantern Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is celebrated in China and other Asian countries. It is a time for family reunions, moon gazing, and the release of floating lanterns into the sky or on water.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Thailand and is known for its water splashing and merit-making ceremonies?

  1. Songkran

  2. Loy Krathong

  3. Yi Peng

  4. Makha Bucha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Songkran is the Thai New Year festival, celebrated in April. It is a time for family reunions, water splashing, and merit-making ceremonies at temples, where people offer food and other items to monks.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Japan and is known for its cherry blossom viewing and hanami parties?

  1. Hanami

  2. Golden Week

  3. Obon

  4. Setsubun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hanami is the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing. During this time, people gather under cherry blossom trees to enjoy the beauty of the flowers, have picnics, and celebrate the arrival of spring.