General Awareness ยท Geography

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 G7 country has the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Germany

  4. Japan
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Explanation

The United States has the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions among G7 countries, contributing significantly to global climate change.

Multiple choice

Which G7 country has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. France

  3. Italy

  4. Germany
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Explanation

The United Kingdom is the first G7 country to set a legally binding target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Multiple choice

Which G7 country has the largest share of renewable energy in its electricity mix?

  1. Germany

  2. Canada

  3. Japan

  4. Italy
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Explanation

Germany has the largest share of renewable energy in its electricity mix among G7 countries, leading the way in transitioning to clean energy sources.

Multiple choice

Which G7 country has the lowest carbon intensity of its economy?

  1. France

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Japan

  4. Canada
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Explanation

France has the lowest carbon intensity of its economy among G7 countries, indicating its success in decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions.

Multiple choice

Which G7 country has the highest share of electric vehicles in its new car sales?

  1. Norway

  2. Germany

  3. Sweden

  4. United Kingdom
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Explanation

Norway has the highest share of electric vehicles in its new car sales among G7 countries, demonstrating its commitment to transitioning to sustainable transportation.

Multiple choice

Which G7 country has the largest installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems?

  1. Germany

  2. Japan

  3. United States

  4. Italy
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Explanation

Germany has the largest installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems among G7 countries, leading the way in solar energy deployment.

Multiple choice

Which G7 country has the highest recycling rate for municipal solid waste?

  1. Germany

  2. Japan

  3. Sweden

  4. Canada
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Explanation

Germany has the highest recycling rate for municipal solid waste among G7 countries, demonstrating its commitment to waste reduction and circular economy principles.

Multiple choice

Which G7 country has the highest share of renewable energy in its total energy consumption?

  1. Germany

  2. Canada

  3. Japan

  4. Italy
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Explanation

Germany has the highest share of renewable energy in its total energy consumption among G7 countries, leading the way in the transition to a sustainable energy system.

Multiple choice

Which region is considered to be the most vulnerable to climate change-related conflict?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. South Asia

  3. Middle East

  4. Latin America
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Explanation

Sub-Saharan Africa is considered to be the most vulnerable region to climate change-related conflict due to a combination of factors, including poverty, weak governance, and high dependence on agriculture.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of contemporary oligarchies?

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Examples of contemporary oligarchies include Russia, China, and Saudi Arabia.

Multiple choice

Which European country was divided into East and West during the Cold War?

  1. Germany

  2. Poland

  3. Czechoslovakia

  4. Hungary
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Explanation

Germany was divided into East Germany and West Germany after World War II, with the division becoming a major symbol of the Cold War.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an oligarchy?

  1. The United States of America

  2. The United Kingdom

  3. The People's Republic of China

  4. The Russian Federation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The People's Republic of China is an oligarchy because power is held by a small group of individuals, the Communist Party of China.

Multiple choice

What are some of the contemporary examples of oligarchies?

  1. The People's Republic of China

  2. The Russian Federation

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, and Saudi Arabia are all contemporary examples of oligarchies.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest forest cover in the world?

  1. Brazil

  2. Russia

  3. Canada

  4. United States
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Russia has the largest forest cover in the world, covering approximately 815 million hectares.

Multiple choice

Which South American country was ruled by an oligarchy for much of the 19th and early 20th centuries?

  1. Argentina

  2. Brazil

  3. Chile

  4. Colombia
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Explanation

Argentina was ruled by an oligarchy consisting of wealthy landowners and cattle ranchers for much of the 19th and early 20th centuries.