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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 is known for its strict censorship and control over the media?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. North Korea

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

China, Russia, and North Korea are among the countries known for their strict censorship and control over the media.

Multiple choice

Which region of the world has the highest rate of deforestation?

  1. Amazon rainforest

  2. Congo rainforest

  3. Borneo rainforest

  4. Sumatra rainforest
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Amazon rainforest, located in South America, has the highest rate of deforestation due to its vast size and the expansion of agriculture and cattle ranching.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to approve the commercial cultivation of Golden Rice?

  1. Philippines

  2. Bangladesh

  3. India

  4. China
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Philippines was the first country to approve the commercial cultivation of Golden Rice in 2021, marking a significant milestone in the fight against vitamin A deficiency.

Multiple choice

What is the setting of Junot Díaz's short story "Drown"?

  1. Dominican Republic

  2. United States

  3. Puerto Rico

  4. Cuba
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The story is set in the Dominican Republic, where the protagonist, Yunior, is visiting his family.

Multiple choice

In which country is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's short story "The Thing Around Your Neck" set?

  1. Nigeria

  2. Ghana

  3. Kenya

  4. South Africa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The story is set in Nigeria, where the protagonist, Ujunwa, is living with her husband and children.

Multiple choice

In which country is Yiyun Li's short story "A Thousand Years of Good Prayers" set?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. Korea

  4. Vietnam
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Explanation

The story is set in China during the Cultural Revolution.

Multiple choice

In which country is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's short story "Half of a Yellow Sun" set?

  1. Nigeria

  2. Ghana

  3. Kenya

  4. South Africa
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Explanation

The story is set in Nigeria during the Biafran War.

Multiple choice

In which country is Yiyun Li's short story "Gold Boy, Emerald Girl" set?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. Korea

  4. Vietnam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The story is set in China during the Cultural Revolution.

Multiple choice

In which country is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's short story "Americanah" set?

  1. Nigeria

  2. Ghana

  3. Kenya

  4. South Africa
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Explanation

The story is set in Nigeria and the United States.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule?

  1. India

  2. Ghana

  3. Indonesia

  4. Algeria
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ghana was the first country to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957.

Multiple choice

Which country gained independence from France in 1960?

  1. Senegal

  2. Mali

  3. Guinea

  4. Ivory Coast
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Correct answer
Explanation

Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast all gained independence from France in 1960.

Multiple choice

Which country gained independence from Portugal in 1975?

  1. Angola

  2. Mozambique

  3. Guinea-Bissau

  4. Cape Verde
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Correct answer
Explanation

Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde all gained independence from Portugal in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991?

  1. Estonia

  2. Latvia

  3. Lithuania

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania all gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest rate of capital punishment?

  1. China

  2. Iran

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. United States
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Explanation

China has the highest rate of capital punishment in the world, with thousands of executions carried out each year.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to abolish capital punishment?

  1. Venezuela

  2. Italy

  3. Portugal

  4. San Marino
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Explanation

Venezuela was the first country to abolish capital punishment, doing so in 1863.