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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 has the most comprehensive system of public financing of elections?

  1. United States

  2. Germany

  3. Canada

  4. Sweden
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sweden has one of the most comprehensive systems of public financing of elections, with a long history of state funding for political parties and candidates.

Multiple choice

In which country did public financing of elections lead to a significant decline in corruption?

  1. Italy

  2. Mexico

  3. Brazil

  4. India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Italy implemented public financing of elections in the 1990s, which is widely credited with significantly reducing corruption and improving the integrity of the electoral process.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest rate of voter turnout in elections?

  1. United States

  2. Germany

  3. Canada

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

Sweden has consistently ranked among the countries with the highest voter turnout in elections, with public financing being one of the factors contributing to this high level of participation.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Brazil

  2. Indonesia

  3. Democratic Republic of Congo

  4. China
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Brazil has the highest rate of deforestation in the world, with an estimated 1.3 million hectares of forest lost each year.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest percentage of forest cover in the world?

  1. Russia

  2. Brazil

  3. Canada

  4. United States
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Explanation

Russia has the highest percentage of forest cover in the world, with forests covering approximately 45% of its land area.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest rate of deforestation in the world?

  1. Finland

  2. Sweden

  3. Norway

  4. Denmark
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Finland has the lowest rate of deforestation in the world, with an estimated annual deforestation rate of less than 0.1%.

Multiple choice

Which region is home to the second largest tropical rainforest in the world?

  1. Amazon rainforest

  2. Congo Basin

  3. Borneo

  4. Sumatra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Congo Basin is home to the second largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering an area of approximately 2 million square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which country is widely considered the birthplace of Expressionism?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. Italy

  4. United States
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Expressionism originated in Germany, where it gained momentum and influence.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to ratify the Geneva Conventions?

  1. Switzerland

  2. United States

  3. France

  4. Germany
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Explanation

Switzerland was the first country to ratify the Geneva Conventions in 1864.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most citizens detained by the ICC?

  1. Sudan

  2. Democratic Republic of the Congo

  3. Uganda

  4. Kenya
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sudan has the most citizens detained by the ICC, with five individuals currently in custody.

Multiple choice

Which country is the only permanent member of the UN Security Council that has not ratified the Rome Statute?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. France
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States is the only permanent member of the UN Security Council that has not ratified the Rome Statute.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to develop a nuclear weapon after the United States and the Soviet Union?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. France

  3. China

  4. India
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Explanation

The United Kingdom was the first country to develop a nuclear weapon after the United States and the Soviet Union, conducting its first nuclear test in 1952.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest number of nuclear power plants in operation?

  1. United States

  2. France

  3. China

  4. Russia
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Explanation

The United States has the largest number of nuclear power plants in operation, with 93 active reactors.

Multiple choice

Which country has the most diverse range of languages spoken?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. United States

  4. Brazil
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Explanation

India is home to over 22 official languages and more than 1,500 dialects, making it the most linguistically diverse country in the world.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest population of Muslims?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Pakistan

  3. India

  4. Bangladesh
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Explanation

Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world, with over 200 million followers.