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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 of the following countries was NOT a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at its inception?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. India

  4. Pakistan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pakistan was not a member of the SCO at its inception in 2001.

Multiple choice

Which Himalayan country has established a network of community-based conservation areas?

  1. Nepal

  2. India

  3. Bhutan

  4. China
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nepal has established a network of community-based conservation areas, empowering local communities to manage and protect their natural resources.

Multiple choice

Which Himalayan country has implemented a comprehensive solid waste management system?

  1. India

  2. Nepal

  3. Bhutan

  4. China
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bhutan has implemented a comprehensive solid waste management system, including waste segregation, composting, and recycling, to address waste-related environmental issues.

Multiple choice

Which Himalayan country has established a network of protected areas covering over 20% of its land area?

  1. Nepal

  2. India

  3. Bhutan

  4. China
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bhutan has established a comprehensive network of protected areas, covering over 20% of its land area, to conserve its rich biodiversity and natural heritage.

Multiple choice

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

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Iran

  4. Afghanistan
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Explanation

Qawwali originated in India in the 13th century.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a cultural exchange between India and China?

  1. The spread of Buddhism to China

  2. The introduction of Chinese silk to India

  3. The development of Indian mathematics in China

  4. The adoption of Chinese Confucianism in India
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Explanation

Buddhism, which originated in India in the 6th century BCE, was introduced to China in the 1st century CE. It quickly spread throughout China and became one of the country's major religions.

Multiple choice

Which country's capital is New Delhi?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

New Delhi is the capital of India, located in the northern part of the country.

Multiple choice

Which country did India sign a nuclear deal with in 2008?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. France

  4. China
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India signed a nuclear deal with the United States in 2008, which allowed India to import nuclear fuel and technology.

Multiple choice

Which country did India sign a strategic partnership agreement with in 2015?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. Japan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India signed a strategic partnership agreement with the United States in 2015, which aimed to strengthen cooperation in areas such as defense, trade, and energy.

Multiple choice

Which country did India sign a defense agreement with in 2018?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. France

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

India signed a defense agreement with the United States in 2018, which allowed India to purchase advanced military equipment from the United States.

Multiple choice

Which country did India sign a strategic partnership agreement with in 2022?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. Australia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India signed a strategic partnership agreement with Australia in 2022, which aimed to strengthen cooperation in areas such as defense, trade, and technology.

Multiple choice

Which country did India sign a free trade agreement with in 2022?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. United Arab Emirates
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India signed a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates in 2022, which aimed to boost trade between the two countries.

Multiple choice

Which country did India sign a defense agreement with in 2023?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. France

  4. China
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India signed a defense agreement with the United States in 2023, which allowed India to purchase advanced military equipment from the United States.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the peace agreement signed in 2020 between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain?

  1. Abraham Accords

  2. Oslo Accords

  3. Camp David Accords

  4. Wye River Memorandum
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Explanation

The Abraham Accords were a series of agreements between Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the treaty that was signed between India and China in 1954 that defined the border between the two countries in the Himalayas?

  1. The Panchsheel Agreement

  2. The Simla Agreement

  3. The McMahon Line Agreement

  4. The Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation
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Explanation

The Panchsheel Agreement was signed between India and China in 1954 and defined the border between the two countries in the Himalayas.