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 was the first in South America to legalize same-sex adoption?

  1. Argentina

  2. Brazil

  3. Chile

  4. Colombia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Argentina was the first country in South America to legalize same-sex adoption in 2010.

Multiple choice

What are the major export markets for Indian jewelry?

  1. USA

  2. UAE

  3. China

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India exports jewelry to various countries, including the USA, UAE, China, and many others.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?

  1. Canada

  2. Netherlands

  3. Belgium

  4. Spain
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most restrictive laws against homosexuality?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. Iran

  3. Afghanistan

  4. Yemen
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Explanation

Saudi Arabia has the most restrictive laws against homosexuality, with homosexuality being punishable by death.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to decriminalize homosexuality?

  1. Denmark

  2. Sweden

  3. Norway

  4. Finland
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Explanation

Denmark was the first country to decriminalize homosexuality in 1933.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest rate of LGBTQ+ hate crimes?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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Explanation

The United States has the highest rate of LGBTQ+ hate crimes among developed countries.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most transgender people?

  1. Thailand

  2. India

  3. Brazil

  4. Mexico
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Explanation

Thailand has the most transgender people in the world, with an estimated 1.5 million transgender people.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most LGBTQ+ elected officials?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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Explanation

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ elected officials in the world, with over 1,000 LGBTQ+ elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most international airports?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Brazil
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Explanation

The United States has the most international airports, with over 400 airports that offer international flights.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular international tourist destination?

  1. France

  2. Spain

  3. United States

  4. China
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A Correct answer
Explanation

France is the most popular international tourist destination, with over 90 million visitors in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which festival in Thailand is known for its water fights, music, and colorful parades?

  1. Songkran

  2. Loy Krathong

  3. Yi Peng

  4. Makha Bucha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Songkran is a festival in Thailand known for its water fights, music, and colorful parades.

Multiple choice

In which country did women first achieve the right to vote?

  1. United States

  2. New Zealand

  3. Australia

  4. United Kingdom
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B Correct answer
Explanation

New Zealand was the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the right to vote in 1893.

Multiple choice

Which country granted women the right to vote after a successful campaign by the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU)?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Russia
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Explanation

The WSPU, led by Emmeline Pankhurst, played a crucial role in securing women's suffrage in the United Kingdom in 1918.

Multiple choice

Which country granted women the right to vote in 1920?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Australia

  4. United Kingdom
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Explanation

The United States granted women the right to vote in 1920 with the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which country granted women the right to vote in 1918?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. Canada

  3. Australia

  4. United States
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Explanation

The United Kingdom granted women the right to vote in 1918 with the Representation of the People Act.