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 of the following countries has the highest Sulfur Dioxide emissions per capita?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Russia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China has the highest Sulfur Dioxide emissions per capita due to its reliance on coal-fired power plants.

Multiple choice

Which country has emerged as the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) under the Make in India campaign?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Japan

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

Singapore has emerged as the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) under the Make in India campaign, followed by the United States and Japan.

Multiple choice

Where can you find the Hobbit Hole Enchantments?

  1. New Zealand

  2. England

  3. Scotland

  4. Wales
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Hobbit Hole Enchantments are located in New Zealand, offering a truly immersive experience in the heart of Middle-earth.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to declare a climate emergency?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. Ireland

  3. France

  4. Germany
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In May 2019, Ireland became the first country in the world to declare a climate emergency.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest per capita carbon footprint in the world?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Russia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States has the highest per capita carbon footprint in the world, at 16.2 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per person.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest share of renewable energy in its electricity mix?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Germany

  4. India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China has the largest share of renewable energy in its electricity mix, at 27.9%.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest carbon tax in the world?

  1. Sweden

  2. Norway

  3. Finland

  4. Denmark
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sweden has the highest carbon tax in the world, at SEK 1,153 (US$120) per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) power in the world?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Germany

  4. India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China has the largest installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) power in the world, at 306 gigawatts (GW).

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest recycling rate in the world?

  1. Germany

  2. South Korea

  3. Austria

  4. Switzerland
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Germany has the highest recycling rate in the world, at 65.5%.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to develop and operate a nuclear power plant?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. United Kingdom

  4. France
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Soviet Union was the first country to develop and operate a nuclear power plant. The Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant, located in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, began operation in 1954.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest number of operating nuclear power plants?

  1. United States

  2. France

  3. China

  4. Russia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States has the largest number of operating nuclear power plants in the world, with over 90 active reactors. France is the second largest producer of nuclear energy, with around 58 operating reactors.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest reserves of uranium?

  1. Australia

  2. Kazakhstan

  3. Canada

  4. Russia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Australia has the largest reserves of uranium in the world, estimated at around 1.7 million tonnes. Kazakhstan is the second largest producer of uranium, with reserves of around 1.5 million tonnes.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest repository for high-level radioactive waste?

  1. United States

  2. France

  3. Russia

  4. China
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Explanation

The United States has the largest repository for high-level radioactive waste in the world, located at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest percentage of electricity generated from nuclear energy?

  1. France

  2. Ukraine

  3. Sweden

  4. Finland
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A Correct answer
Explanation

France has the highest percentage of electricity generated from nuclear energy in the world, with over 70% of its electricity coming from nuclear power plants.

Multiple choice

Which country is an example of a contemporary authoritarian regime?

  1. Canada

  2. China

  3. United States

  4. Germany
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B Correct answer
Explanation

China is an example of a contemporary authoritarian regime due to its one-party system and the concentration of power in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party.