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 generates the highest amount of food waste per capita?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Brazil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States generates the highest amount of food waste per capita, with each person wasting approximately 300 kilograms of food annually.

Multiple choice

How many countries have ratified the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage?

  1. Over 100 countries

  2. Over 150 countries

  3. Over 200 countries

  4. Over 250 countries
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As of 2023, over 150 countries have ratified the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest debtor in the world?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Germany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States is the largest debtor in the world.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest creditor in the world?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Germany
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B Correct answer
Explanation

China is the largest creditor in the world.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest debtor in the developing world?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Brazil

  4. Mexico
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India is the largest debtor in the developing world.

Multiple choice

Which country in the Indian Ocean region is home to the Mauritius Sports Museum?

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. Madagascar

  3. Mauritius

  4. Seychelles
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mauritius Sports Museum is located in the capital city of Port Louis, Mauritius.

Multiple choice

Which of these countries is known for its vibrant and diverse ethnic fashion traditions?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Mexico

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India, China, and Mexico are among the countries with rich and diverse ethnic fashion traditions that have gained global recognition.

Multiple choice

Which Caribbean island is famous for its jerk chicken, a spicy and flavorful dish?

  1. Jamaica

  2. Barbados

  3. Cuba

  4. Puerto Rico
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Explanation

Jamaica is renowned for its jerk chicken, a dish made with chicken marinated in a spicy, aromatic sauce and grilled over pimento wood.

Multiple choice

Which Caribbean country is known for its roti, a flatbread often served with curries and stews?

  1. Guyana

  2. Trinidad and Tobago

  3. Suriname

  4. Barbados
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Roti is a popular street food and staple in Trinidad and Tobago, made with a flatbread and filled with curries, stews, or vegetables.

Multiple choice

Which Caribbean island is famous for its conch fritters, a deep-fried appetizer made with conch meat?

  1. The Bahamas

  2. Barbados

  3. Jamaica

  4. Puerto Rico
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Explanation

Conch fritters are a popular appetizer in The Bahamas, made with conch meat, flour, eggs, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which Caribbean country is known for its pelau, a flavorful rice dish with meat, vegetables, and spices?

  1. Guyana

  2. Trinidad and Tobago

  3. Barbados

  4. Cuba
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pelau is a national dish of Guyana, made with rice, meat (usually chicken or beef), vegetables, and a variety of spices.

Multiple choice

Which Caribbean island is famous for its mofongo, a dish made with mashed plantains and meat or seafood?

  1. Puerto Rico

  2. Cuba

  3. Dominican Republic

  4. Haiti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with mashed plantains, meat or seafood, and spices.

Multiple choice

Which Caribbean island is famous for its guava duff, a steamed cake filled with guava jam?

  1. Barbados

  2. Jamaica

  3. Trinidad and Tobago

  4. Dominica
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Explanation

Guava duff is a popular dessert in Barbados, made with a steamed cake filled with guava jam.

Multiple choice

Which Caribbean island is famous for its black cake, a rich and flavorful fruit cake?

  1. Jamaica

  2. Barbados

  3. Trinidad and Tobago

  4. Dominican Republic
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Explanation

Black cake is a traditional Jamaican fruit cake, made with dried fruits, spices, and rum.

Multiple choice

Which Caribbean island is famous for its sweet potato pudding, a dessert made with grated sweet potatoes, coconut, and spices?

  1. Barbados

  2. Jamaica

  3. Trinidad and Tobago

  4. Dominica
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sweet potato pudding is a popular dessert in Barbados, made with grated sweet potatoes, coconut, sugar, spices, and sometimes rum.