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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 countries are part of the Arab League?

  1. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain

  2. Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine

  3. Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Mauritania, Western Sahara
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The Arab League is a regional organization of Arab states in North Africa and the Middle East.

Multiple choice

Which countries are part of the Commonwealth of Nations?

  1. United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa

  2. United States, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia

  3. China, Russia, India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia
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The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal sovereign states, most of which are former territories of the British Empire.

Multiple choice

Which city in India hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Gold Coast
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Gold Coast, Australia hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest producer of poultry meat worldwide?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Brazil

  4. India
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Explanation

China is the largest producer of poultry meat worldwide, followed by the United States, Brazil, and India.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest consumer of poultry meat per capita worldwide?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Brazil

  4. India
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The United States is the largest consumer of poultry meat per capita worldwide, with an average annual consumption of over 100 pounds per person.

Multiple choice

Which country has the longest coastline in the world?

  1. Canada

  2. Russia

  3. Norway

  4. Indonesia
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Canada has the longest coastline in the world, with a total length of 243,042 kilometers (151,019 miles).

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest population in the world?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. United States

  4. Indonesia
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China has the largest population in the world, with a population of over 1.4 billion people.

Multiple choice

Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. North Korea
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Japan is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun' due to its location on the eastern edge of Asia.

Multiple choice

What is the largest country in the world by land area?

  1. Russia

  2. Canada

  3. China

  4. United States
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Russia is the largest country in the world by land area, covering an area of 17,075,200 square kilometers (6,592,739 square miles).

Multiple choice

Which country is known as the 'Land of the Incas'?

  1. Peru

  2. Bolivia

  3. Ecuador

  4. Chile
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Peru is known as the 'Land of the Incas' due to its ancient history and the rule of the Inca Empire.

Multiple choice

Which country is known as the 'Land of the Vikings'?

  1. Norway

  2. Sweden

  3. Denmark

  4. Iceland
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Norway is known as the 'Land of the Vikings' due to its history of Viking raids and settlements.

Multiple choice

What are some common elements found in ethnic wear across different cultures?

  1. Bright colors and bold patterns

  2. Natural and sustainable materials

  3. Intricate embroidery and embellishments

  4. Loose and flowing silhouettes
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Ethnic wear often features vibrant colors, intricate designs, natural materials, and loose silhouettes, although these elements may vary depending on the specific culture.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is considered a leader in financial inclusion?

  1. Sweden

  2. Kenya

  3. India

  4. United States
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Explanation

Kenya is often cited as a leader in financial inclusion due to its successful implementation of mobile money services, which have significantly increased access to financial services for the unbanked population.

Multiple choice

Which country issued the first stamp featuring a black hole?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. Germany

  4. Japan
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Explanation

Russia was the first country to issue a stamp featuring a black hole in 1965.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp in 2018 to commemorate the first image of a black hole?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. Canada

  3. France

  4. Germany
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Explanation

Germany issued a stamp in 2018 to commemorate the first image of a black hole.