General Awareness ยท Geography
World Geography and Politics
2,115 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
Which country is India's biggest rival in the Latin American region?
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Brazil
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Mexico
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Argentina
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Chile
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Brazil is India's biggest rival in the Latin American region, as the two countries compete for influence in the region and have different views on regional issues.
Which country is India's biggest rival in the Arctic region?
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Russia
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United States
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Canada
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Denmark
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Russia is India's biggest rival in the Arctic region, as the two countries compete for influence in the region and have different views on regional issues.
Which country is India's biggest rival in the Antarctic region?
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Argentina
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Chile
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Australia
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New Zealand
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Argentina is India's biggest rival in the Antarctic region, as the two countries compete for influence in the region and have different views on regional issues.
Which country is India's biggest rival in the United Nations?
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Pakistan
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China
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United States
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Russia
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Pakistan is India's biggest rival in the United Nations, as the two countries have a long history of conflict and tension.
Which country is famous for its paragliding and hang-gliding spots, including the iconic Bir Billing site in the Himalayas?
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India
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Nepal
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Switzerland
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Brazil
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India, particularly the Bir Billing site in Himachal Pradesh, is renowned for its paragliding and hang-gliding experiences, offering stunning views of the Himalayas.
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.
Which SAARC country has the lowest 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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Afghanistan
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Afghanistan has the lowest per capita trade with India among SAARC countries, due to its landlocked location and political instability.
Which country has India partnered with for Arctic research and cooperation?
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Russia
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Norway
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Canada
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United States
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India has partnered with Russia, Norway, Canada, and the United States for Arctic research and cooperation.
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.