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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 was the first to introduce a law specifically addressing domestic violence?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

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

The United Kingdom was the first country to introduce a law specifically addressing domestic violence in 1976.

Multiple choice

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

  1. El Salvador

  2. Honduras

  3. Guatemala

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

El Salvador has the highest rate of femicide in the world, with an average of 10 women killed per day.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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 rate of violence against women in the world?

  1. Afghanistan

  2. Somalia

  3. Democratic Republic of the Congo

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

Afghanistan has the highest rate of violence against women in the world, with an estimated 90% of women experiencing physical, sexual, or psychological violence in their lifetime.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest rate of violence against women in the world?

  1. Iceland

  2. Finland

  3. Norway

  4. Sweden
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Iceland has the lowest rate of violence against women in the world, with an estimated 1% of women experiencing physical, sexual, or psychological violence in their lifetime.

Multiple choice

In which country does the detective Harry Hole solve crimes and face personal demons in Jo Nesbø's crime fiction series?

  1. Sweden

  2. Norway

  3. Denmark

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

Harry Hole, the protagonist of Jo Nesbø's crime novels, operates in Oslo, Norway.

Multiple choice

In which country does the detective Inspector Gama investigate crimes and uncover secrets in José Eduardo Agualusa's crime novels?

  1. Angola

  2. Mozambique

  3. Cape Verde

  4. São Tomé and Príncipe
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Inspector Gama, the protagonist of José Eduardo Agualusa's crime novels, operates in Luanda, Angola.

Multiple choice

In which country does the detective Inspector Maigret solve crimes and unravel mysteries in Georges Simenon's classic crime fiction series?

  1. France

  2. Belgium

  3. Switzerland

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

Inspector Maigret, the protagonist of Georges Simenon's crime novels, operates in Paris, France.

Multiple choice

Which country is the largest exporter of fashion products worldwide?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Italy

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

China is the leading exporter of fashion products globally, accounting for a significant share of the international fashion trade.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest rate of deforestation?

  1. Brazil

  2. Indonesia

  3. Democratic Republic of Congo

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

Brazil has the highest rate of deforestation due to the expansion of agriculture, particularly for soybeans and cattle ranching.

Multiple choice

Which city in the world has the highest annual average concentration of PM2.5?

  1. Beijing, China

  2. New Delhi, India

  3. Cairo, Egypt

  4. Mexico City, Mexico
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), New Delhi, India has the highest annual average concentration of PM2.5 among cities worldwide. The city's air quality is heavily impacted by factors such as vehicle emissions, industrial pollution, and biomass burning.

Multiple choice

Which haunted forest in Australia is said to be home to the Bunyip, a mythical creature resembling a large, hairy water monster?

  1. Sherbrooke Forest

  2. Dandenong Ranges

  3. Blue Mountains

  4. Grampians National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sherbrooke Forest, located in Victoria, Australia, is known for its alleged paranormal activity and is often associated with the legend of the Bunyip.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to commercially grow GM crops?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Brazil

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

The United States was the first country to commercially grow GM crops, starting with Flavr Savr tomatoes in 1994.

Multiple choice

Which country has the strictest regulations on the cultivation of GM crops?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. European Union

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

The European Union has the strictest regulations on the cultivation of GM crops, requiring extensive safety assessments and labeling of GM products.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest area of land dedicated to GM crop cultivation?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Brazil

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

The United States has the largest area of land dedicated to GM crop cultivation, followed by Brazil, Argentina, and Canada.