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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 has the largest area of mangrove forests in the world?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Brazil

  3. Australia

  4. Mexico
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Explanation

Indonesia has the largest area of mangrove forests in the world, covering over 3 million hectares.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest number of people living in modern slavery?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Pakistan

  4. Nigeria
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India has the highest number of people living in modern slavery, with an estimated 18.4 million people.

Multiple choice

In which country did the "Food Not Bombs" movement originate?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. United Kingdom

  4. France
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The "Food Not Bombs" movement, founded in 1980 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, is a global network of activists who provide free vegan meals to those in need, using food that would otherwise go to waste.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the underwater museum in Cancun, Mexico, showcasing sculptures and installations that promote marine conservation?

  1. Louvre Museum

  2. Guggenheim Museum

  3. British Museum

  4. Museo Subacuático de Arte
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Museo Subacuático de Arte in Cancun, Mexico, is an underwater museum featuring sculptures and installations that raise awareness about marine conservation.

Multiple choice

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was enacted in which country?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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The Endangered Species Act was passed in the United States in 1973.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first in Asia to industrialize?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. India

  4. South Korea
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Japan was the first country in Asia to industrialize, beginning in the late 19th century.

Multiple choice

Which country experienced the fastest economic growth in Asia during the 1960s and 1970s?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. Taiwan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

South Korea experienced the fastest economic growth in Asia during the 1960s and 1970s.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest economy in Asia today?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. India

  4. South Korea
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Explanation

China is the largest economy in Asia today.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest exporter of goods in Asia?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. India

  4. South Korea
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Explanation

China is the largest exporter of goods in Asia.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest importer of goods in Asia?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. India

  4. South Korea
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China is the largest importer of goods in Asia.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in Asia?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. India

  4. South Korea
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Explanation

China is the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in Asia.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest provider of foreign direct investment in Asia?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. India

  4. South Korea
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Japan is the largest provider of foreign direct investment in Asia.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest consumer of energy in Asia?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. India

  4. South Korea
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China is the largest consumer of energy in Asia.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest Palma Ratio in the world?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Brazil
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The United States has the highest Palma Ratio in the world, with a ratio of 18.1 in 2016. This means that the top 10% of earners in the United States receive 18.1 times more income than the bottom 40% of earners.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest Palma Ratio in the world?

  1. Sweden

  2. Denmark

  3. Norway

  4. Finland
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Sweden has the lowest Palma Ratio in the world, with a ratio of 2.1 in 2016. This means that the top 10% of earners in Sweden receive only 2.1 times more income than the bottom 40% of earners.