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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 of the following is not a territory of the United States?

  1. Puerto Rico

  2. Guam

  3. American Samoa

  4. Hawaii
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hawaii is a state, not a territory of the United States.

Multiple choice

Which country in Latin America established the first university?

  1. Mexico

  2. Peru

  3. Brazil

  4. Argentina
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) was founded in 1551 and is the oldest university in Latin America.

Multiple choice

Which country in Latin America has the highest rate of higher education enrollment?

  1. Chile

  2. Argentina

  3. Brazil

  4. Mexico
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chile has the highest rate of higher education enrollment in Latin America, with over 50% of the population enrolled in higher education institutions.

Multiple choice

Which country has been at the forefront of fashion innovation in recent years?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. France

  4. Italy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

China has been at the forefront of fashion innovation in recent years, due to its strong manufacturing capabilities, growing consumer market, and government support for the fashion industry.

Multiple choice

In which countries is the Atkinson Index used?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Atkinson Index is used in a number of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest population of Hmong-Mien speakers?

  1. China

  2. Vietnam

  3. Laos

  4. Thailand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China has the largest population of Hmong-Mien speakers, with over 8 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which South American country experienced a series of military oligarchies during the 19th and 20th centuries?

  1. Argentina

  2. Brazil

  3. Chile

  4. Colombia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Argentina faced a succession of military oligarchies, characterized by the dominance of military leaders and their allies, who held significant political and economic power.

Multiple choice

Which African country experienced a long period of oligarchic rule under President Mobutu Sese Seko?

  1. Nigeria

  2. Ghana

  3. Kenya

  4. Zaire
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Zaire, under the leadership of Mobutu Sese Seko, faced an extended period of oligarchic rule characterized by authoritarianism and corruption.

Multiple choice

Which Latin American country experienced a series of oligarchic governments dominated by wealthy landowners?

  1. Mexico

  2. Peru

  3. Chile

  4. Guatemala
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Guatemala faced a succession of oligarchic governments controlled by wealthy landowners, who held significant political and economic power.

Multiple choice

Which African country experienced a series of military oligarchies during the post-colonial era?

  1. Nigeria

  2. Ghana

  3. Kenya

  4. Uganda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nigeria faced a succession of military oligarchies following its independence, characterized by the dominance of military leaders and their allies in political and economic spheres.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries was not part of Gondwana during its existence?

  1. Brazil

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Australia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

China was not part of Gondwana during its existence. Gondwana consisted of the present-day continents of South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries was not part of Gondwana during its existence?

  1. Madagascar

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. New Zealand

  4. Greenland
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Greenland was not part of Gondwana during its existence. Gondwana consisted of the present-day continents of South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and India.

Multiple choice

What is the customary greeting among the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania?

  1. Jambo

  2. Hakuna Matata

  3. Asante Sana

  4. Karibu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jambo is the traditional Maasai greeting, meaning "hello" or "peace".

Multiple choice

Which region of the world has the highest prevalence of slavery?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. South Asia

  3. Latin America

  4. Southeast Asia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence of slavery, with an estimated 25 million people living in slavery.

Multiple choice

Which country was a major center of Baroque art and architecture?

  1. Italy

  2. France

  3. Spain

  4. England
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Italy, particularly Rome, was a major hub of Baroque art and architecture during the 17th and 18th centuries.