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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 issued a commemorative coin in 2021 to mark the 60th anniversary of the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin?

  1. Russia

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. Japan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Russia issued a commemorative coin in 2021 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic spaceflight, which made him the first human in space.

Multiple choice

Which country is planning to issue a commemorative coin in 2025 to mark the 70th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1?

  1. Russia

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. Japan
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Explanation

Russia is planning to issue a commemorative coin in 2025 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth.

Multiple choice

Which country has a long history of censoring music that is deemed to be offensive to religious or political sensibilities?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. Iran

  4. North Korea
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Explanation

China has a strict censorship policy towards music that is seen as promoting violence, pornography, or religious extremism.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest population of the Javan Rhinoceros?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Vietnam

  3. Malaysia

  4. Thailand
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Explanation

Indonesia has the largest population of the Javan Rhinoceros. The Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia is a major stronghold for the species.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual dog sled race that covers approximately 1,049 miles across the Alaskan wilderness?

  1. Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

  2. Yukon Quest

  3. Finnmarksløpet

  4. La Grande Odyssée
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Explanation

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is a grueling long-distance sled dog race that tests the endurance and determination of mushers and their canine teams as they traverse the challenging Alaskan terrain.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its advanced medical technology and expertise in cancer treatment?

  1. Japan

  2. Germany

  3. United States

  4. Switzerland
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Germany is known for its advanced medical technology and expertise in cancer treatment, attracting patients from all over the world.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its traditional medicine and natural healing practices?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Thailand

  4. Mexico
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Explanation

China is known for its traditional medicine and natural healing practices, such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tai chi.

Multiple choice

Which country was a member of both the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente at different times?

  1. Italy

  2. Germany

  3. Austria-Hungary

  4. France
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Explanation

Italy was a member of the Triple Alliance from 1882 to 1915, but switched sides and joined the Triple Entente in 1915.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has the largest proven oil reserves?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. Russia

  3. United States

  4. Iran
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Explanation

Saudi Arabia has the largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at over 260 billion barrels.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has the largest proven natural gas reserves?

  1. Russia

  2. Iran

  3. Qatar

  4. United States
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Qatar has the largest proven natural gas reserves in the world, estimated at over 24 trillion cubic meters.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has the largest proven coal reserves?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. India
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Explanation

The United States has the largest proven coal reserves in the world, estimated at over 250 billion short tons.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to break free from the Soviet bloc in 1989?

  1. Poland

  2. Hungary

  3. Czechoslovakia

  4. East Germany
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Explanation

Poland was the first country to break free from the Soviet bloc in 1989. This was followed by Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and East Germany.

Multiple choice

Which country was the last to break free from the Soviet bloc in 1991?

  1. Poland

  2. Hungary

  3. Czechoslovakia

  4. East Germany
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D Correct answer
Explanation

East Germany was the last country to break free from the Soviet bloc in 1991. This marked the end of the Cold War and the division of Europe.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to join the European Union after the fall of the Iron Curtain?

  1. Poland

  2. Hungary

  3. Czechoslovakia

  4. East Germany
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Explanation

Poland was the first country to join the European Union after the fall of the Iron Curtain in 2004.

Multiple choice

Which country was the last to join the European Union after the fall of the Iron Curtain?

  1. Poland

  2. Hungary

  3. Czechoslovakia

  4. East Germany
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D Correct answer
Explanation

East Germany was the last country to join the European Union after the fall of the Iron Curtain in 2007.