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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 country is not a member of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?

  1. India

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Myanmar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Lanka is not a member of BIMSTEC.

Multiple choice

Which country is not a member of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)?

  1. India

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Indonesia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bangladesh is not a member of the IOTC.

Multiple choice

Which country is not a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)?

  1. India

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Australia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bangladesh is not a member of the IOR-ARC.

Multiple choice

Which country has been accused of using its military power to intimidate and coerce other countries?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. United States

  4. India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

China has been accused of using its military power to intimidate and coerce other countries in the region.

Multiple choice

Which country initiated the Bay of Bengal Monsoon Experiment (BOBMEX) program?

  1. India

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Myanmar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India initiated the Bay of Bengal Monsoon Experiment (BOBMEX) program, a collaborative effort involving several countries in the Bay of Bengal region, to study the monsoon system and improve weather forecasting.

Multiple choice

Which country hosts the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), a regional knowledge and learning center on mountain environments?

  1. Nepal

  2. India

  3. China

  4. Pakistan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nepal hosts the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), a regional knowledge and learning center on mountain environments, including monsoon-related research.

Multiple choice

Which two countries are involved in the Kashmir conflict?

  1. India and Pakistan

  2. India and China

  3. Pakistan and China

  4. India and Bangladesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kashmir conflict is a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan over the region of Kashmir.

Multiple choice

Which two countries are involved in the Spratly Islands dispute?

  1. China and Vietnam

  2. China and the Philippines

  3. China and Malaysia

  4. China and Taiwan
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Spratly Islands dispute is a territorial dispute between China and several other countries in the region, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Taiwan.

Multiple choice

Where is Burushaski spoken?

  1. Pakistan

  2. India

  3. Afghanistan

  4. Tajikistan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Burushaski is spoken in the northern part of Pakistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

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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A Correct answer
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 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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Qawwali is a form of devotional music that originated in which country?

  1. Iran

  2. Pakistan

  3. India

  4. Afghanistan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Qawwali originated in India in the 13th century.

Multiple choice

What is the origin of Korma?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka
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Explanation

Korma is believed to have originated in the Mughal Empire in India, where it was a popular dish among the royal court.