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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 successful implementation of industrial policy?

  1. Japan

  2. South Korea

  3. Taiwan

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

All of the above countries have successfully implemented industrial policy to promote economic growth and development.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to experience a recession in 2008?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Germany

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

The United States was the first country to experience a recession in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which country was the last to recover from the Great Recession?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Germany

  4. Japan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Japan was the last country to recover from the Great Recession.

Multiple choice

Which countries are the major sources of FDI in the Indian transportation sector?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Japan

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The major sources of FDI in the Indian transportation sector include the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan.

Multiple choice

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

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Germany

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

China is the world leader in solar PV installations, with a total capacity of over 300 gigawatts (GW) as of 2020.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest per capita solar PV capacity?

  1. Germany

  2. Australia

  3. China

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

Germany has the highest per capita solar PV capacity in the world, with over 500 watts of installed capacity per person.

Multiple choice

What are some of the examples of oligarchies in the modern world?

  1. Saudi Arabia.

  2. China.

  3. Russia.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Saudi Arabia, China, and Russia are all examples of oligarchies in the modern world.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to establish a national system of higher education?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. England

  4. The United States
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A Correct answer
Explanation

France was the first country to establish a national system of higher education in the 19th century.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is the world leader in wind energy production?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Germany

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

China is the world leader in wind energy production.

Multiple choice

Which region is most affected by climate-induced displacement?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. South Asia

  3. Latin America

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

South Asia is the region most affected by climate-induced displacement, with countries like Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan experiencing significant displacement due to sea-level rise, floods, and cyclones.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp featuring the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003?

  1. United States

  2. Japan

  3. Germany

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

The United States issued a stamp featuring the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp featuring the Space Shuttle Discovery in 2017?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Japan

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

The United States issued a stamp featuring the Space Shuttle Discovery in 2017.

Multiple choice

In which country has manga gained immense popularity, leading to the creation of a thriving local manga industry?

  1. United States

  2. France

  3. South Korea

  4. China
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

South Korea has embraced manga, resulting in the development of a vibrant local manga industry known as 'manhwa.' Manhwa artists have created unique stories and art styles that resonate with Korean readers.

Multiple choice

Which countries were particularly affected by the oil crisis?

  1. United States

  2. Japan

  3. Western European countries

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The oil crisis had a significant impact on industrialized countries, including the United States, Japan, and Western European countries, due to their heavy reliance on imported oil.

Multiple choice

Which country experienced a significant economic boom during the oil crisis due to its oil wealth?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. Iran

  3. Kuwait

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Oil-producing countries in the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Kuwait, experienced a significant economic boom during the oil crisis due to the sharp increase in oil prices.