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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 state had the highest voter turnout in the 2020 US presidential election?

  1. California

  2. Texas

  3. Florida

  4. New York
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Correct answer
Explanation

Minnesota had the highest voter turnout in the 2020 US presidential election, with a turnout of 79.1%.

Multiple choice

Which state has the lowest percentage of people who voted in the 2020 US presidential election?

  1. Hawaii

  2. Alaska

  3. West Virginia

  4. Mississippi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

West Virginia has the lowest percentage of people who voted in the 2020 US presidential election, with a percentage of 50.1%.

Multiple choice

Which country is considered the oldest federation in the world?

  1. United States of America

  2. Switzerland

  3. Canada

  4. Australia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Switzerland is the oldest federation in the world, with its federal constitution dating back to 1848.

Multiple choice

Which country has a unitary system of government?

  1. United States of America

  2. Canada

  3. France

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

France has a unitary system of government, with power concentrated in the central government in Paris.

Multiple choice

Which country became the first communist state in Asia after World War II?

  1. China

  2. North Korea

  3. Vietnam

  4. Cambodia
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Explanation

China became the first communist state in Asia after World War II, following the victory of the Chinese Communist Party in the Chinese Civil War.

Multiple choice

Which country experienced a rapid economic growth and industrialization during the Cold War, becoming a major economic power?

  1. Japan

  2. South Korea

  3. Taiwan

  4. Hong Kong
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Explanation

Japan experienced a rapid economic growth and industrialization during the Cold War, becoming a major economic power.

Multiple choice

Which country is an example of an authoritarian regime with a history of racial discrimination?

  1. Canada

  2. United States

  3. South Africa

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

South Africa's apartheid regime is a well-known example of an authoritarian government that implemented systematic racial discrimination.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest number of Human Rights Defenders?

  1. China.

  2. Russia.

  3. India.

  4. United States.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India has the highest number of Human Rights Defenders, followed by China and Russia.

Multiple choice

Which country has the worst record in terms of protecting Human Rights Defenders?

  1. China.

  2. Russia.

  3. North Korea.

  4. Saudi Arabia.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

North Korea has the worst record in terms of protecting Human Rights Defenders.

Multiple choice

Which countries were inspired by the July Revolution?

  1. Belgium

  2. Poland

  3. Italy

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The July Revolution inspired revolutionary movements in other European countries, including Belgium, Poland, and Italy. These revolutions aimed to overthrow autocratic regimes and establish more liberal and democratic governments.

Multiple choice

Where did the Goliards originate?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. England

  4. Italy
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Explanation

The Goliards originated in France in the 11th century.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to ratify the Paris Agreement?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. France

  4. India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

France was the first country to ratify the Paris Agreement on February 15, 2016, demonstrating its commitment to combating climate change and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

Multiple choice

The Marshall Plan, implemented after World War II, aimed to provide economic aid to which region?

  1. Western Europe

  2. Eastern Europe

  3. Asia

  4. Africa
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Explanation

The Marshall Plan was a U.S.-sponsored program that provided financial aid to Western European countries to help rebuild their economies after the devastation of World War II.

Multiple choice

The global financial crisis of 2008 originated in which country?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Greece

  4. Spain
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Explanation

The global financial crisis of 2008 originated in the United States, primarily due to the subprime mortgage crisis and the collapse of major financial institutions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following historical dramas is known for its use of shadow puppets to tell a story?

  1. Wayang kulit

  2. Karagoz

  3. Ombres chinoises

  4. Tholpavakoothu
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Explanation

Wayang kulit is a historical Indonesian shadow puppet theater that is known for its use of shadow puppets to tell stories about historical events and legends.