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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 general knowledge

grand canyon

  1. New York

  2. california

  3. Arizona

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

The Grand Canyon is located in Arizona and was carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. It is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the United States.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Sun City

  1. Germany

  2. Spain

  3. South Africa

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

Sun City is a luxury resort and casino located in South Africa, about 140 km from Johannesburg. It is a popular vacation destination known for its entertainment and golf courses.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The country with the most annual tourists is

  1. Egypth

  2. France

  3. India

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

France consistently ranks as the most visited country in the world by international tourist arrivals, receiving over 80 million visitors annually. France's popularity stems from its rich culture, cuisine, landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, and diverse regions including Paris, the French Riviera, and wine regions.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

AIRBUS is the Aircraft manufacturing company originated from which country?

  1. England

  2. India

  3. France

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

AIRBUS is a European aerospace corporation headquartered in Toulouse, France. Founded in 1970, it originated from France and remains a flagship European aviation manufacturer, though it now has operations across multiple European countries including Germany, Spain, and the UK.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The largest coffee growing country is

  1. Brazil

  2. India

  3. Algeria

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

Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, accounting for approximately one-third of global coffee production. The country has ideal climate conditions and vast plantation areas, particularly in Minas Gerais state.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The country also known as "country of copper" is

  1. Brazil

  2. Chile

  3. Nigeria

  4. Zambia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Zambia is known as the 'country of copper' because copper mining is the backbone of its economy. Zambia possesses approximately 6% of the world's copper reserves and has been a major copper producer since the 1930s.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The only country in the whole world with out army is

  1. Costarica

  2. Somalia

  3. Spain

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

Costa Rica abolished its military in 1948 after its civil war, making it one of the few countries without a standing army. The funds previously allocated to military are now used for education and healthcare. Somalia has had periods without a central military but currently has various armed factions.