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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

In which country has India contributed the most troops to a United Nations peacekeeping mission?

  1. Congo

  2. Lebanon

  3. Cyprus

  4. Somalia
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Explanation

India has contributed the most troops to a United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Congo, with over 100,000 troops serving in the country since 1960.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Tripuri
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Explanation

Bangla is the official language of Bangladesh and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which country in Asia has been successful in implementing decentralization, leading to improved governance, increased transparency, and enhanced public service delivery?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Indonesia

  4. Philippines
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Explanation

Indonesia has made significant progress in decentralization, resulting in improved governance, increased transparency, and enhanced public service delivery, particularly in areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Indonesia
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Explanation

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, gained independence from British rule in 1948.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country gained independence from French colonial rule in 1954?

  1. Vietnam

  2. Laos

  3. Cambodia

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia all gained independence from French colonial rule in 1954.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the conference held in Bandung, Indonesia, in 1955?

  1. Bandung Conference

  2. Asian-African Conference

  3. Non-Aligned Movement Summit

  4. Afro-Asian Conference
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The Bandung Conference was a meeting of Asian and African leaders held in Bandung, Indonesia, in 1955.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country gained independence from Portuguese colonial rule in 1961?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Goa
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Explanation

Goa gained independence from Portuguese colonial rule in 1961.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1965?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Singapore
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Explanation

Singapore gained independence from British colonial rule in 1965.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country gained independence from Portuguese colonial rule in 1975?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. East Timor
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Explanation

East Timor gained independence from Portuguese colonial rule in 1975.

Multiple choice

What is the most common country of origin for people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka
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Explanation

India is the most common country of origin for people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 80% of the population having been born in India. This is followed by Pakistan, with over 10% of the population having been born in Pakistan.

Multiple choice

The snow leopard is primarily found in which Himalayan country?

  1. Nepal

  2. India

  3. Bhutan

  4. China
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Nepal is home to the largest population of snow leopards.

Multiple choice

Which country submitted Kathakali's nomination for inscription on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Thailand
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Explanation

India submitted Kathakali's nomination for inscription on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Multiple choice

Which countries provided support to the Indian National Army?

  1. Germany

  2. Japan

  3. Italy

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Germany, Japan, and Italy provided support to the Indian National Army.

Multiple choice

Which East Asian country is India's closest strategic partner?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. South Korea

  4. Vietnam
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Explanation

Vietnam is India's closest strategic partner in East Asia.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual summit between India and Japan?

  1. India-Japan Annual Summit

  2. India-Japan Strategic Dialogue

  3. India-Japan Economic Dialogue

  4. India-Japan Cultural Dialogue
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Explanation

The annual summit between India and Japan is known as the India-Japan Annual Summit.