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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

What are some examples of theocracies?

  1. The Vatican City

  2. Saudi Arabia

  3. Iran

  4. All of the above
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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 the head of the Catholic Church. In Saudi Arabia, the King is the head of state and the head of the Islamic faith. In Iran, the Supreme Leader is the head of state and the head of the Islamic faith.

Multiple choice

Which country has been accused of engaging in the most significant foreign election interference in recent years?

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. Iran

  4. North Korea
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Explanation

Russia has been accused of engaging in the most significant foreign election interference in recent years, particularly in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Multiple choice

Which African country gained independence from France in 1960, becoming the first sub-Saharan African nation to achieve sovereignty?

  1. Ghana

  2. Nigeria

  3. Kenya

  4. Algeria
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Explanation

Ghana, led by Kwame Nkrumah, became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule in 1960.

Multiple choice

Which African country became a major recipient of Soviet military and economic aid during the Cold War, aligning itself closely with the Eastern bloc?

  1. Ghana

  2. Nigeria

  3. Ethiopia

  4. Angola
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Explanation

Ethiopia received significant Soviet aid during the Cold War, becoming a close ally of the Eastern bloc.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest installed capacity of CSP systems?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Spain

  4. India
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Explanation

As of 2021, China has the largest installed capacity of CSP systems, followed by the United States and Spain.

Multiple choice

What is the main export of Ecuador?

  1. Oil

  2. Bananas

  3. Shrimp

  4. Flowers
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Explanation

Oil is the main export of Ecuador and accounts for a significant portion of the country's revenue.

Multiple choice

What are some contemporary examples of oligarchies?

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Some contemporary examples of oligarchies include Russia, China, and Saudi Arabia, where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of elites.

Multiple choice

Which European country is often considered to be the birthplace of nationalism?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. Italy

  4. England
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Explanation

Nationalism as a political ideology emerged in France during the late 18th century, particularly during the French Revolution.

Multiple choice

Which European country was the first to achieve national unification?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. Italy

  4. England
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A Correct answer
Explanation

France was the first European country to achieve national unification, with the establishment of the First French Republic in 1792.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country was the first to achieve national unification?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. India

  4. Korea
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Explanation

Japan was the first Asian country to achieve national unification, with the Meiji Restoration in 1868.

Multiple choice

Which African country was the first to achieve national unification?

  1. Ethiopia

  2. Liberia

  3. Ghana

  4. Nigeria
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Explanation

Ethiopia was the first African country to achieve national unification, with the establishment of the Ethiopian Empire in the 13th century.

Multiple choice

Which European country was the last to achieve national unification?

  1. Germany

  2. Italy

  3. Greece

  4. Serbia
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Explanation

Serbia was the last European country to achieve national unification, with the formation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes in 1918.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country was the last to achieve national unification?

  1. China

  2. Vietnam

  3. Korea

  4. Indonesia
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Explanation

Korea was the last Asian country to achieve national unification, with the reunification of North and South Korea in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most Asia Pacific Screen Awards for Best Film?

  1. Australia

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Iran
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Explanation

Australia has won the most Asia Pacific Screen Awards for Best Film, with a total of 10 wins.

Multiple choice

Which country has hosted the Asia Pacific Screen Awards the most times?

  1. Australia

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. Japan
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Explanation

Australia has hosted the Asia Pacific Screen Awards the most times, with a total of 5 times.