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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 broke diplomatic relations with the United States in 1980?

  1. Iran

  2. Libya

  3. Iraq

  4. Syria
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Explanation

Iran broke diplomatic relations with the United States in 1980 following the Iranian Revolution and the hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its strict censorship and control over the media?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. North Korea

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

China, Russia, and North Korea are among the countries known for their strict censorship and control over the media.

Multiple choice

Which region of the world has the highest rate of deforestation?

  1. Amazon rainforest

  2. Congo rainforest

  3. Borneo rainforest

  4. Sumatra rainforest
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Explanation

The Amazon rainforest, located in South America, has the highest rate of deforestation due to its vast size and the expansion of agriculture and cattle ranching.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to approve the commercial cultivation of Golden Rice?

  1. Philippines

  2. Bangladesh

  3. India

  4. China
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Explanation

The Philippines was the first country to approve the commercial cultivation of Golden Rice in 2021, marking a significant milestone in the fight against vitamin A deficiency.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule?

  1. India

  2. Ghana

  3. Indonesia

  4. Algeria
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ghana was the first country to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957.

Multiple choice

Which country gained independence from France in 1960?

  1. Senegal

  2. Mali

  3. Guinea

  4. Ivory Coast
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Explanation

Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast all gained independence from France in 1960.

Multiple choice

Which country gained independence from Portugal in 1975?

  1. Angola

  2. Mozambique

  3. Guinea-Bissau

  4. Cape Verde
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Explanation

Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde all gained independence from Portugal in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991?

  1. Estonia

  2. Latvia

  3. Lithuania

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania all gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries does not share a border with the Himalayas?

  1. India

  2. Nepal

  3. China

  4. Russia
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Explanation

Russia does not share a border with the Himalayas.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest rate of capital punishment?

  1. China

  2. Iran

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. United States
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Explanation

China has the highest rate of capital punishment in the world, with thousands of executions carried out each year.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to abolish capital punishment?

  1. Venezuela

  2. Italy

  3. Portugal

  4. San Marino
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Explanation

Venezuela was the first country to abolish capital punishment, doing so in 1863.

Multiple choice

Which country has the longest history of capital punishment?

  1. China

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. Mesopotamia
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Explanation

Mesopotamia has the longest history of capital punishment, with records of its use dating back to the Code of Hammurabi in 1750 BC.

Multiple choice

Which country has been a global leader in promoting energy-efficient lighting?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Germany

  4. Japan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Germany has been a global leader in promoting energy-efficient lighting through policies, incentives, and public awareness campaigns.

Multiple choice

Which region of the world has the highest number of authoritarian regimes?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. Middle East and North Africa

  3. East Asia and the Pacific

  4. Latin America and the Caribbean
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Explanation

The Middle East and North Africa region has the highest number of authoritarian regimes, with over 60% of countries in the region being classified as authoritarian.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is an example of an authoritarian regime?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. United States

  4. Canada
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Explanation

China is an example of an authoritarian regime, with the Chinese Communist Party holding a monopoly on power and suppressing dissent.