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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

What is India's relationship with Mauritius?

  1. India and Mauritius are close allies.

  2. India and Mauritius have a strained relationship.

  3. India and Mauritius have a complex relationship that includes both cooperation and competition.

  4. None of the above
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India and Mauritius have a close relationship, based on a shared history, culture, and religion. India provides Mauritius with economic and military assistance, and Mauritius allows India to use its territory for strategic purposes.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to elect a female prime minister?

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. India

  3. Pakistan

  4. Bangladesh
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Sri Lanka was the first country to elect a female prime minister, Sirimavo Bandaranaike, in 1960.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key area of cooperation between India and China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?

  1. Infrastructure Development

  2. Energy Cooperation

  3. Cultural Exchanges

  4. Defense Cooperation
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While infrastructure development, energy cooperation, and cultural exchanges are key areas of cooperation under the BRI, defense cooperation is not a major focus.

Multiple choice

Which security alliance was formed in 2002 to promote cooperation and security in the Asia-Pacific region?

  1. ASEAN

  2. APEC

  3. SCO

  4. ARF
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The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) was formed in 2002 as a security alliance among countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's closest strategic partner in the Indian Ocean region?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. Japan

  4. France
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India and the United States have a strong strategic partnership, particularly in the Indian Ocean region. The two countries engage in regular military exercises and share intelligence to maintain regional stability.

Multiple choice

Which musical genre is often associated with Chinese culture?

  1. Beijing opera

  2. Kunqu opera

  3. Cantonese opera

  4. Peking opera
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Beijing opera is a genre of music that originated in China in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has a semi-presidential republic?

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Brazil
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Brazil has a semi-presidential republic. The president is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Chinese ritual involves the burning of paper money and offerings to honor deceased ancestors?

  1. Qingming Festival

  2. Dragon Boat Festival

  3. Mid-Autumn Festival

  4. Spring Festival
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The Qingming Festival, also known as the Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a Chinese ritual where families visit ancestral graves to clean, pay respects, and burn paper money and offerings.

Multiple choice

In which culture is the 'Whale Festival' celebrated to honor the importance of whales?

  1. Inuit

  2. Maori

  3. Hawaiian

  4. Aboriginal Australian
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The 'Whale Festival' is an annual celebration held by the Inuit people of the Arctic to honor the importance of whales in their culture and livelihood.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the ADB?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. United States

  5. Australia
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The United States is not a member of the ADB.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is the largest recipient of ADB loans?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Indonesia

  4. Philippines

  5. Vietnam
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India is the largest recipient of ADB loans.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Roald Amundsen's ship?

  1. Fram

  2. Endurance

  3. Discovery

  4. Terra Nova
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Roald Amundsen's ship was named Fram, which means 'Forward' in Norwegian.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Robert Falcon Scott's ship?

  1. Fram

  2. Endurance

  3. Discovery

  4. Terra Nova
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Robert Falcon Scott's ship was named Terra Nova, which means 'New Land' in Latin.

Multiple choice

Which country emerged as India's primary strategic partner in the post-Cold War era?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. Japan
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After the collapse of the Soviet Union, India and the United States developed a strategic partnership based on shared interests in regional stability, counterterrorism, and economic cooperation.

Multiple choice

Which regional organization did India play a leading role in establishing in 1985?

  1. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

  2. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

  3. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

  4. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
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India was a founding member of SAARC, which was established to promote regional cooperation and economic integration among South Asian countries.