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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 country granted women the right to vote in 1902?

  1. Australia

  2. New Zealand

  3. United Kingdom

  4. United States
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Australia granted women the right to vote in 1902, becoming the second country in the world to do so.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mysterious island that serves as the setting for Jules Verne's 'The Mysterious Island'?

  1. Lincoln Island

  2. Isla Nublar

  3. Skull Island

  4. Treasure Island
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Lincoln Island is the uncharted island where the protagonists of 'The Mysterious Island' find themselves.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the fictional African country where H. Rider Haggard's novel 'King Solomon's Mines' takes place?

  1. Wakanda

  2. Atlantis

  3. Kôr

  4. Zamunda
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Kôr is the fictional African country where 'King Solomon's Mines' is set.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the fictional African country where H. Rider Haggard's novel 'She' takes place?

  1. Kôr

  2. Atlantis

  3. Wakanda

  4. Zamunda
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Kôr is the fictional African country where 'She' takes place.

Multiple choice

Which country developed the first nuclear-powered submarine?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. United Kingdom

  4. France
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The United States developed the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, in 1954. The Nautilus was able to travel underwater for extended periods of time without surfacing, revolutionizing submarine warfare.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the settlement established by Leif Erikson in North America?

  1. Vinland

  2. Newfoundland

  3. Markland

  4. Helluland
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Vinland was the name given to the area in North America where Leif Erikson and his crew established a settlement.

Multiple choice

Which country hosts the annual Maasai Mara Migration Festival?

  1. Kenya

  2. Tanzania

  3. South Africa

  4. Namibia
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The Maasai Mara Migration Festival is held annually in Kenya to celebrate the migration of wildebeests and zebras across the Mara River.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the festival held in Kenya to celebrate the Samburu culture?

  1. Samburu Cultural Festival

  2. Maralal International Camel Derby

  3. Isiolo Cultural Festival

  4. Meru Cultural Festival
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The Samburu Cultural Festival is an annual event held in Kenya to celebrate the Samburu culture and traditions. It features traditional dances, music, and a display of Samburu artifacts and crafts.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the festival held in Kenya to celebrate the Maasai culture?

  1. Maasai Mara Migration Festival

  2. Samburu Cultural Festival

  3. Turkana Cultural Festival

  4. Maasai Cultural Festival
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The Maasai Cultural Festival is an annual event held in Kenya to celebrate the Maasai culture and traditions. It features traditional music, dance, storytelling, and a display of Maasai attire and crafts.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the festival held in Kenya to celebrate the Turkana culture?

  1. Maasai Mara Migration Festival

  2. Samburu Cultural Festival

  3. Turkana Cultural Festival

  4. Maasai Cultural Festival
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The Turkana Cultural Festival is an annual event held in Kenya to celebrate the Turkana culture and traditions. It features traditional music, dance, storytelling, and a display of Turkana attire and crafts.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Germany
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China has the largest installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, accounting for approximately 30% of the global total.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest installed capacity of wind energy?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Germany
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China has the largest installed capacity of wind energy, accounting for approximately 38% of the global total.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a modern republic?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. United States of America

  3. Vatican City

  4. North Korea
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The United States of America is an example of a modern republic, as it has a representative democracy, separation of powers, and limited government.

Multiple choice

Which wine region is known for producing the famous dessert wine ( \text{Sauternes} )?

  1. Bordeaux

  2. Burgundy

  3. Champagne

  4. Loire Valley
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The ( \text{Sauternes} ) wine region is located in Bordeaux, France, and is known for producing sweet, dessert wines made from grapes affected by noble rot.

Multiple choice

Which wine region in Italy is known for producing the red wine ( \text{Barolo} )?

  1. Piedmont

  2. Tuscany

  3. Veneto

  4. Lombardy
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The ( \text{Barolo} ) wine region is located in the Piedmont region of Italy and is known for producing full-bodied, long-aging red wines made from the Nebbiolo grape.