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World Geography and Politics

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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

Multiple choice

Which international agreement aims to promote the recognition of higher education qualifications in the Asia-Pacific region?

  1. Tokyo Convention

  2. Beijing Convention

  3. Seoul Convention

  4. Bangkok Convention
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Explanation

The Tokyo Convention, also known as the Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in the Asia-Pacific Region, aims to promote the recognition of higher education qualifications and facilitate the mobility of students and professionals within the Asia-Pacific region.

Multiple choice

Which state in the United States has the largest population of Gujarati speakers?

  1. California

  2. New York

  3. Texas

  4. New Jersey
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D Correct answer
Explanation

New Jersey has the largest population of Gujarati speakers in the United States, with over 100,000 speakers.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's largest trading partner in the Middle East?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. Iran

  3. United Arab Emirates

  4. Qatar
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Explanation

Saudi Arabia is India's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with bilateral trade exceeding $34 billion in 2021.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual summit between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?

  1. India-GCC Summit

  2. GCC-India Summit

  3. India-Arab Summit

  4. Arab-India Summit
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Explanation

The India-GCC Summit is an annual summit between India and the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's policy of engaging with the Middle East?

  1. Look East Policy

  2. Look West Policy

  3. Look South Policy

  4. Look Middle East Policy
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Explanation

The Look Middle East Policy is the Indian government's policy of engaging with the Middle East.

Multiple choice

Which Observatory for Cosmic Rays is located in the United States?

  1. Pierre Auger Observatory

  2. Telescope Array

  3. KASCADE-Grande

  4. HiRes Fly's Eye
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Explanation

The HiRes Fly's Eye Observatory was located in Utah, United States, and operated from 1990 to 2006.

Multiple choice

Which Observatory for Cosmic Rays is located in China?

  1. Pierre Auger Observatory

  2. Telescope Array

  3. KASCADE-Grande

  4. Yarkand Air Shower Array
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Explanation

The Yarkand Air Shower Array is located in Xinjiang, China, and is designed to study cosmic rays in the energy range of 10^15 eV to 10^18 eV.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Observatory for Cosmic Rays located in Australia?

  1. Pierre Auger Observatory

  2. Telescope Array

  3. KASCADE-Grande

  4. HAWC Observatory
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Explanation

The HAWC Observatory is located in Mexico and is designed to study cosmic rays in the energy range of 10^12 eV to 10^15 eV.

Multiple choice

Which Observatory for Cosmic Rays is located in Europe?

  1. Pierre Auger Observatory

  2. Telescope Array

  3. KASCADE-Grande

  4. LHAASO Observatory
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The KASCADE-Grande Observatory is located in Germany and is designed to study cosmic rays in the energy range of 10^14 eV to 10^17 eV.

Multiple choice

Which country has a policy of promoting linguistic diversity through the use of multiple official languages?

  1. Canada

  2. Switzerland

  3. India

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Canada, Switzerland, and India have policies that promote linguistic diversity by recognizing multiple official languages and encouraging their use in various domains.

Multiple choice

Which country is expected to send the largest number of international students to India in the coming years?

  1. China

  2. Nepal

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Nigeria
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nepal is expected to send the largest number of international students to India due to its close proximity, cultural similarities, and affordable education costs.

Multiple choice

The unique musical instrument known for its distinctive twanging sound and rhythmic strumming is associated with which ethnic group?

  1. Sitar

  2. Didgeridoo

  3. Balalaika

  4. Ukulele
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Explanation

The sitar, a stringed instrument originating in India, is renowned for its distinctive twanging sound and intricate playing techniques.

Multiple choice

Which country's National Security Law includes provisions for the protection of classified information?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. India

  4. China
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Explanation

The United States' National Security Law includes provisions for the protection of classified information, such as the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Classified Information Procedures Act of 1980.

Multiple choice

Which country's National Security Law includes provisions for the detention of suspected terrorists?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. India

  4. China
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The United Kingdom's National Security Law includes provisions for the detention of suspected terrorists, such as the Terrorism Act of 2000 and the Prevention of Terrorism Act of 2011.

Multiple choice

Which country's National Security Law includes provisions for the use of military force against domestic threats?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. India

  4. China
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India's National Security Law includes provisions for the use of military force against domestic threats, such as the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 and the National Security Act of 1980.