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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

How many languages are spoken in Nepal?

  1. 123

  2. 126

  3. 129

  4. 132

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

There are approximately 126 languages spoken in Nepal, belonging to various language families.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest ethnic group in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Tharu

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

Nepali is spoken by the largest ethnic group in Nepal, the Chhetris.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Terai region of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Tharu

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Maithili is the most widely spoken language in the Terai region of Nepal, which borders India.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the education system of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit

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

Nepali is the primary language used in the education system of Nepal, although English is also taught as a second language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the media in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit

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

Nepali is the primary language used in the media in Nepal, although English and Hindi are also used to some extent.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in government and administration in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit

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

Nepali is the primary language used in government and administration in Nepal, although English is also used in some cases.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the tourism industry in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

English is the primary language used in the tourism industry in Nepal, as it is the international language of communication.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in trade and commerce in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit

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

Nepali is the primary language used in trade and commerce in Nepal, although English is also used to some extent.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author wrote the novel 'The Jungle Book'?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Rudyard Kipling

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rudyard Kipling was a British author and poet. He is best known for his novel 'The Jungle Book', which was published in 1894.

Multiple choice

Who is the author of the novel 'Kim'?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Rudyard Kipling

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rudyard Kipling was a British author and poet. He is best known for his novel 'Kim', which was published in 1901.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author wrote the novel 'A Passage to India'?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Rudyard Kipling

  3. E.M. Forster

  4. Amitav Ghosh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

E.M. Forster was a British author. He is best known for his novel 'A Passage to India', which was published in 1924.

Multiple choice

Who is the author of the novel 'The Raj Quartet'?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Rudyard Kipling

  3. Paul Scott

  4. Amitav Ghosh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Paul Scott was a British author. He is best known for his novel 'The Raj Quartet', which was published between 1965 and 1975.

Multiple choice

Which country shares the longest maritime boundary with India?

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. Indonesia

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Pakistan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India shares the longest maritime boundary with Indonesia, extending over 1,700 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's closest strategic partner?

  1. Russia

  2. United States

  3. Japan

  4. France

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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 largest recipient of foreign aid?

  1. Afghanistan

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Nepal

  4. Sri Lanka

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

Afghanistan is India's largest recipient of foreign aid, with aid disbursements exceeding $1 billion in 2021.