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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 Himalayan country is known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'?

  1. Nepal

  2. Bhutan

  3. India

  4. China
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Explanation

Bhutan is known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'.

Multiple choice

Which country collaborated with India to establish the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. France

  3. Japan

  4. Germany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United Kingdom collaborated with India to set up the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics.

Multiple choice

Which country has the longest border with India?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. Pakistan

  3. China

  4. Nepal
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Explanation

Bangladesh has the longest border with India, stretching over 4,096 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's closest strategic ally?

  1. Russia

  2. United States

  3. Japan

  4. Israel
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Explanation

Russia is India's closest strategic ally, with a long history of cooperation in defense, energy, and space exploration.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's largest cultural partner?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. Russia
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Explanation

The United States is India's largest cultural partner, with a long history of educational and cultural exchanges.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's largest defense partner?

  1. Russia

  2. United States

  3. France

  4. Israel
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Explanation

Russia is India's largest defense partner, with a long history of cooperation in arms sales and joint military exercises.

Multiple choice

Which country has been experiencing a long-standing conflict with its neighbor over the disputed territory of Kashmir?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. China

  4. Afghanistan
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Explanation

India and Pakistan have been in conflict over the Kashmir region since their independence in 1947.

Multiple choice

Which country has been experiencing a rise in tensions with its neighbor over the disputed territory of the Doklam Plateau?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Bhutan

  4. Nepal
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Explanation

China and India have been in dispute over the Doklam Plateau, a disputed territory between China and Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which country has been experiencing a rise in tensions with its neighbor over the disputed territory of the Spratly Islands?

  1. China

  2. Vietnam

  3. Philippines

  4. Malaysia
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Explanation

China and several Southeast Asian countries have been in dispute over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's closest strategic partner?

  1. Russia

  2. United States

  3. Japan

  4. Israel
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Russia is India's closest strategic partner, with a long history of cooperation in defense, energy, and space.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's biggest rival in the Indian Ocean region?

  1. Pakistan

  2. China

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Bangladesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

China is India's biggest rival in the Indian Ocean region, as it seeks to expand its influence in the region and challenge India's dominance.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's biggest rival in the South Asian region?

  1. Pakistan

  2. China

  3. Nepal

  4. Bangladesh
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Explanation

Pakistan is India's biggest rival in the South Asian region, as the two countries have a long history of conflict and tension.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's biggest rival in the Himalayan region?

  1. China

  2. Pakistan

  3. Nepal

  4. Bhutan
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China is India's biggest rival in the Himalayan region, as the two countries have a long-standing border dispute and compete for influence in the region.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's biggest rival in the Middle East region?

  1. Iran

  2. Saudi Arabia

  3. Israel

  4. Turkey
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Saudi Arabia is India's biggest rival in the Middle East region, as the two countries compete for influence in the region and have different views on regional issues.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's biggest rival in the African region?

  1. Nigeria

  2. South Africa

  3. Egypt

  4. Ethiopia
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Explanation

South Africa is India's biggest rival in the African region, as the two countries compete for influence in the region and have different views on regional issues.