General Awareness ยท Geography
World Geography and Politics
2,163 Questions
World geography and politics cover international boundaries, significant global treaties, and organizations. It includes geopolitical relationships, Indian border lines, and international cooperative missions. These questions are vital for general studies and general awareness exam sections.
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World Geography and Politics Questions
What is the most popular style of salsa dancing?
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Cuban salsa
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Puerto Rican salsa
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Colombian salsa
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New York salsa
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Cuban salsa is the most popular style of salsa dancing. It is characterized by its fast tempo, intricate footwork, and sensual body movements.
Which country has been experiencing a long-standing conflict with its neighbor over the disputed territory of Kashmir?
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India
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Pakistan
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China
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Afghanistan
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India and Pakistan have been in conflict over the Kashmir region since their independence in 1947.
Which country has been experiencing a rise in tensions with its neighbor over the disputed territory of the Doklam Plateau?
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China and India have been in dispute over the Doklam Plateau, a disputed territory between China and Bhutan.
Which country has been experiencing a rise in tensions with its neighbor over the disputed territory of the Spratly Islands?
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China
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Vietnam
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Philippines
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Malaysia
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China and several Southeast Asian countries have been in dispute over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.
The Chicago Jazz Festival takes place in which country?
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United States
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Canada
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Mexico
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Brazil
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The Chicago Jazz Festival is held annually in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Which country is India's largest trading partner in the SAARC region?
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Bangladesh
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Nepal
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Sri Lanka
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Pakistan
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Bangladesh is India's largest trading partner in the SAARC region, accounting for over 20% of India's total trade with SAARC countries.
Which country is India's second largest trading partner in the SAARC region?
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Nepal
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Sri Lanka
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Pakistan
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Afghanistan
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Nepal is India's second largest trading partner in the SAARC region, accounting for over 15% of India's total trade with SAARC countries.
Which SAARC country has the highest trade deficit with India?
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Bangladesh
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Nepal
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Sri Lanka
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Pakistan
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Pakistan has the highest trade deficit with India among SAARC countries, with imports from India far exceeding exports to India.
Which SAARC country has the lowest trade deficit with India?
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Bangladesh
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Nepal
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Sri Lanka
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Afghanistan
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Nepal has the lowest trade deficit with India among SAARC countries, with exports to India almost matching imports from India.
Which SAARC country has the highest trade surplus with India?
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Bangladesh
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Nepal
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Sri Lanka
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Bhutan
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Bhutan has the highest trade surplus with India among SAARC countries, with exports to India far exceeding imports from India.
Which SAARC country has the highest per capita trade with India?
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Bangladesh
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Nepal
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Sri Lanka
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Maldives
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Maldives has the highest per capita trade with India among SAARC countries, due to its small population and high dependence on imports from India.
What is the Radcliffe Line today?
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It is the border between India and Pakistan
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It is the border between India and Bangladesh
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It is the border between India and Nepal
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It is the border between India and Bhutan
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The Radcliffe Line is today the border between India and Pakistan.
Which country is India's largest trading partner?
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China
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United States
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United Arab Emirates
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Saudi Arabia
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China is India's largest trading partner, accounting for over 15% of India's total trade.
Which Nepali poem is considered the national anthem of Nepal?
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Sayaun Thunga Phulka
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Rastriya Gaan
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Hamro Nepali
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Jana Gana Mana
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Sayaun Thunga Phulka is the national anthem of Nepal. It was written by Pradeep Kumar Rai and adopted as the national anthem in 2007.
Which African country is India's largest trading partner?
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South Africa
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Nigeria
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Kenya
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Egypt
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South Africa is India's largest trading partner in Africa.