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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 art museum in French Guiana is dedicated to the history and culture of the Hmong people?

  1. Musée de l'Or

  2. Musée des Cultures Guyanaises

  3. Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et d'Ethnologie

  4. Musée Hmong de Guyane
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The Musée Hmong de Guyane is a museum in Cayenne, French Guiana, that is dedicated to the history and culture of the Hmong people.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the art museum in French Guiana that focuses on the art and culture of the Maroon people?

  1. Musée de l'Or

  2. Musée des Cultures Guyanaises

  3. Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et d'Ethnologie

  4. Musée du Marronnage de Guyane
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The Musée du Marronnage de Guyane is a museum in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana, that focuses on the art and culture of the Maroon people.

Multiple choice

Which art museum in French Guiana is dedicated to the history and culture of the Chinese people in the region?

  1. Musée de l'Or

  2. Musée des Cultures Guyanaises

  3. Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et d'Ethnologie

  4. Musée Chinois de Guyane
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The Musée Chinois de Guyane is a museum in Cayenne, French Guiana, that is dedicated to the history and culture of the Chinese people in the region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the art museum in French Guiana that houses a collection of colonial art and furniture?

  1. Musée de l'Or

  2. Musée des Cultures Guyanaises

  3. Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et d'Ethnologie

  4. Musée Colonial de Guyane
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The Musée Colonial de Guyane is a museum in Cayenne, French Guiana, that houses a collection of colonial art and furniture.

Multiple choice

Which art museum in French Guiana is dedicated to the history and culture of the Jewish community in the region?

  1. Musée de l'Or

  2. Musée des Cultures Guyanaises

  3. Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et d'Ethnologie

  4. Musée Juif de Guyane
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The Musée Juif de Guyane is a museum in Cayenne, French Guiana, that is dedicated to the history and culture of the Jewish community in the region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the art museum in French Guiana that focuses on the art and culture of the Amerindian people?

  1. Musée de l'Or

  2. Musée des Cultures Guyanaises

  3. Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et d'Ethnologie

  4. Musée Amérindien de Guyane
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The Musée Amérindien de Guyane is a museum in Cayenne, French Guiana, that focuses on the art and culture of the Amerindian people.

Multiple choice

Which art museum in French Guiana is dedicated to the history and culture of the Créole people?

  1. Musée de l'Or

  2. Musée des Cultures Guyanaises

  3. Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et d'Ethnologie

  4. Musée Créole de Guyane
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The Musée Créole de Guyane is a museum in Cayenne, French Guiana, that is dedicated to the history and culture of the Créole people.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the art museum in French Guiana that houses a collection of modern and contemporary art?

  1. Musée de l'Or

  2. Musée des Cultures Guyanaises

  3. Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et d'Ethnologie

  4. Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Guyane
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The Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Guyane is a museum in Cayenne, French Guiana, that houses a collection of modern and contemporary art.

Multiple choice

Which art museum in French Guiana is dedicated to the history and culture of the Surinamese people?

  1. Musée de l'Or

  2. Musée des Cultures Guyanaises

  3. Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et d'Ethnologie

  4. Musée Surinamien de Guyane
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The Musée Surinamien de Guyane is a museum in Cayenne, French Guiana, that is dedicated to the history and culture of the Surinamese people.

Multiple choice

In which country did the Samba dance originate?

  1. Brazil

  2. Cuba

  3. Argentina

  4. Colombia
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Samba is a lively and energetic dance form that originated in Brazil. It is characterized by its rhythmic beats, hip movements, and colorful costumes.

Multiple choice

In which country did the Tango dance originate?

  1. Argentina

  2. Uruguay

  3. Chile

  4. Peru
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Tango is a passionate and sensual dance form that originated in Argentina. It is characterized by its close embrace, intricate footwork, and dramatic movements.

Multiple choice

In which country did the Flamenco dance originate?

  1. Spain

  2. Portugal

  3. Italy

  4. Greece
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Flamenco is a passionate and expressive dance form that originated in Spain. It is characterized by its intricate footwork, graceful hand gestures, and dramatic movements.

Multiple choice

In which country did the Merengue dance originate?

  1. Dominican Republic

  2. Puerto Rico

  3. Cuba

  4. Mexico
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Merengue is a lively and upbeat dance form that originated in the Dominican Republic. It is characterized by its rhythmic beats, hip movements, and colorful costumes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Cultural Landscape and Natural Heritage Site in Africa?

  1. Serengeti National Park

  2. Victoria Falls

  3. Mount Kilimanjaro

  4. Great Rift Valley
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The Serengeti National Park is a Cultural Landscape and Natural Heritage Site in Africa, famous for its annual wildebeest migration and diverse wildlife.

Multiple choice

What was the result of the Brexit Referendum?

  1. 52% vote in favor of leaving the EU

  2. 52% vote in favor of remaining in the EU

  3. 48% vote in favor of leaving the EU

  4. 48% vote in favor of remaining in the EU
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The result of the Brexit Referendum was a 52% vote in favor of leaving the EU.