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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 European country acquired the largest territorial possessions in Africa during the Scramble?

  1. Great Britain

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Belgium
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Great Britain controlled the largest share of African territory, including present-day Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.

Multiple choice

Which European country established colonies in North Africa?

  1. Great Britain

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Italy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

France established colonies in North Africa, including Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco.

Multiple choice

Which European country colonized the Congo Free State?

  1. Great Britain

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Belgium
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Belgium, under the rule of King Leopold II, colonized the Congo Free State, which later became the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ghana

  2. Nigeria

  3. Kenya

  4. South Africa
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Explanation

Ghana, under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah, gained independence from British colonial rule in 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve independence.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of theocracies?

  1. The Vatican City.

  2. Saudi Arabia.

  3. Iran.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Vatican City, Saudi Arabia, and Iran are all examples of theocracies. In the Vatican City, the Pope is the head of state and government. In Saudi Arabia, the King is the head of state and government, and he is also the head of the Islamic religion. In Iran, the Supreme Leader is the head of state and government, and he is also the head of the Islamic religion.

Multiple choice

What is the largest country in the world by land area?

  1. Russia

  2. Canada

  3. China

  4. United States
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Russia is the largest country in the world by land area.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a continent?

  1. Asia

  2. Africa

  3. Antarctica

  4. Europe
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Antarctica is not a continent. It is a region of the Earth that is covered in ice.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common destination for study abroad programs?

  1. Europe

  2. Asia

  3. Africa

  4. Antarctica
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Antarctica is not a common destination for study abroad programs due to its remote location and harsh climate.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?

  1. New Zealand

  2. Australia

  3. United Kingdom

  4. United States
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A Correct answer
Explanation

New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest female literacy rate in the world?

  1. Finland

  2. Sweden

  3. Norway

  4. Denmark
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Finland has the highest female literacy rate in the world at 99.9%.

Multiple choice

Which region has the lowest female literacy rate in the world?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. South Asia

  3. Middle East and North Africa

  4. Latin America and the Caribbean
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Explanation

Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest female literacy rate in the world at 52.7%.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest percentage of women in parliament?

  1. Rwanda

  2. Sweden

  3. Finland

  4. Norway
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rwanda has the highest percentage of women in parliament at 61.3%.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest rate of femicide in the world?

  1. El Salvador

  2. Guatemala

  3. Honduras

  4. Mexico
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A Correct answer
Explanation

El Salvador has the highest rate of femicide in the world at 6.8 per 100,000 women.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to develop a hydrogen bomb?

  1. The United States

  2. The Soviet Union

  3. The United Kingdom

  4. France
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Explanation

The United States was the first country to successfully detonate a hydrogen bomb in 1952, marking a significant milestone in the Arms Race.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest consumer of manga?

  1. Japan

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. South Korea
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Japan is the largest consumer of manga, accounting for over 60% of the global market.