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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 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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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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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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Explanation

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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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.

Multiple choice

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

  1. India-China Annual Summit

  2. India-China Strategic Dialogue

  3. India-China Economic Dialogue

  4. India-China Cultural Dialogue
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which East Asian country is a member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Australia
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Explanation

India is a member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), along with the United States, Japan, and Australia.

Multiple choice

Which East Asian country is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Russia
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Explanation

China is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), along with Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Which East Asian country is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Vietnam
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Vietnam is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), along with Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which East Asian country is a member of the East Asia Summit (EAS)?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. South Korea
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Explanation

India, China, Japan, and South Korea are all members of the East Asia Summit (EAS).

Multiple choice

Which country is the current President of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI)?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka
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Explanation

As of 2023, the current President of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) is Cyrus Poncha from India.