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 abolished its monarchy most recently?

  1. Nepal

  2. Iran

  3. Libya

  4. Ethiopia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nepal abolished its monarchy in 2008, becoming a republic.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest number of monarchies?

  1. Europe

  2. Asia

  3. Africa

  4. America
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Explanation

Europe has the largest number of monarchies, with 12 countries having monarchies.

Multiple choice

Which country has the smallest monarchy?

  1. Monaco

  2. Vatican City

  3. Liechtenstein

  4. San Marino
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vatican City is the smallest monarchy in the world, with an area of just 0.44 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which country has the longest-reigning monarch in the world?

  1. Thailand

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Japan

  4. Denmark
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Explanation

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the longest-reigning monarch in the world, having reigned for over 70 years.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most recent monarchy?

  1. Bhutan

  2. Tonga

  3. Lesotho

  4. Eswatini
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Explanation

Bhutan is the most recent monarchy, having been established in 1907.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest population of monarchists?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. Japan

  3. Thailand

  4. Spain
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Thailand has the largest population of monarchists, with over 90% of the population supporting the monarchy.

Multiple choice

Which country has the youngest monarchy?

  1. Bhutan

  2. Tonga

  3. Lesotho

  4. Eswatini
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Explanation

Bhutan is the youngest monarchy, having been established in 1907.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom?

  1. United States

  2. India

  3. China

  4. France
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Explanation

The United States has the largest diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom, with over 1,000 staff members.

Multiple choice

Which country has the smallest diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom?

  1. Nauru

  2. Tuvalu

  3. Kiribati

  4. Marshall Islands
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Explanation

Nauru has the smallest diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom, with only one staff member.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to legalize same-sex adoption in Asia?

  1. Taiwan

  2. Japan

  3. China

  4. South Korea
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Explanation

Taiwan was the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex adoption in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest rate of same-sex adoption in the world?

  1. Sweden

  2. Norway

  3. Denmark

  4. Iceland
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Explanation

Sweden has the highest rate of same-sex adoption in the world, with over 10% of all adoptions being by same-sex couples.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first in the Americas to legalize same-sex adoption?

  1. Canada

  2. United States

  3. Mexico

  4. Brazil
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Explanation

Canada was the first country in the Americas to legalize same-sex adoption in 1996.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first in Africa to legalize same-sex adoption?

  1. South Africa

  2. Kenya

  3. Nigeria

  4. Egypt
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Explanation

South Africa was the first country in Africa to legalize same-sex adoption in 2002.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first in Oceania to legalize same-sex adoption?

  1. Australia

  2. New Zealand

  3. Fiji

  4. Papua New Guinea
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B Correct answer
Explanation

New Zealand was the first country in Oceania to legalize same-sex adoption in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first in the Middle East to legalize same-sex adoption?

  1. Israel

  2. Jordan

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. Iran
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Explanation

Same-sex adoption is not legal in any country in the Middle East.