General Awareness ยท Geography

World Geography and Politics

2,115 Questions

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.

International border linesBilateral treatiesGlobal organizationsGeopolitical locationsForeign collaborations

World Geography and Politics Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the main challenge faced during the Integration of Sikkim?

  1. Sikkim's resistance to Integration

  2. China's opposition to Integration

  3. Nepal's opposition to Integration

  4. Bhutan's opposition to Integration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sikkim's resistance to Integration was the main challenge faced during its Integration with India. The Chogyal of Sikkim, Palden Thondup Namgyal, was initially opposed to Integration. However, he eventually agreed to Integration after a referendum was held in Sikkim in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which country's independence movement was directly inspired by the Indian National Congress?

  1. Ghana

  2. South Africa

  3. Indonesia

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

Ghana's independence movement was directly inspired by the Indian National Congress. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana, was a strong admirer of Mahatma Gandhi and his nonviolent resistance movement.

Multiple choice

Which country's independence movement was indirectly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. China

  2. Cuba

  3. Vietnam

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

China's independence movement was indirectly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle. The success of the Indian National Congress in achieving independence through nonviolent resistance inspired Chinese leaders such as Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai.

Multiple choice

Which country's independence movement was directly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Malaysia

  3. Singapore

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

Indonesia's independence movement was directly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle. Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia, was a strong admirer of Mahatma Gandhi and his nonviolent resistance movement.

Multiple choice

Which country's independence movement was directly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. Burma

  2. Thailand

  3. Cambodia

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

Burma's independence movement was directly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle. Aung San, the father of Burmese independence, was a strong admirer of Mahatma Gandhi and his nonviolent resistance movement.

Multiple choice

Which country's independence movement was directly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Nepal

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

Sri Lanka's independence movement was directly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle. S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike, the first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, was a strong admirer of Mahatma Gandhi and his nonviolent resistance movement.

Multiple choice

Which country's independence movement was directly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. Brunei

  2. Cambodia

  3. Laos

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

Brunei's independence movement was directly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle. Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, was a strong admirer of Mahatma Gandhi and his nonviolent resistance movement.

Multiple choice

Which country's independence movement was directly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. Myanmar

  2. Thailand

  3. Cambodia

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

Myanmar's independence movement was directly influenced by the Indian Freedom Struggle. Aung San Suu Kyi, the State Counsellor of Myanmar, was a strong admirer of Mahatma Gandhi and his nonviolent resistance movement.

Multiple choice

The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which country?

  1. India and Bangladesh

  2. Myanmar and Thailand

  3. Vietnam and Cambodia

  4. Philippines and Indonesia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, is shared between India and Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

In which country were women prohibited from wearing trousers in public until 2018?

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. Iran

  3. Afghanistan

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

In Saudi Arabia, women were prohibited from wearing trousers in public until 2018.

Multiple choice

Which country is not a member of ASEAN?

  1. Brunei

  2. Cambodia

  3. Laos

  4. Papua New Guinea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Papua New Guinea is not a member of ASEAN. The current members of ASEAN are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Multiple choice

Which ASEAN country is known as the 'Land of the White Elephant'?

  1. Cambodia

  2. Laos

  3. Myanmar

  4. Thailand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Thailand is known as the 'Land of the White Elephant' due to the cultural and religious significance of white elephants in the country.

Multiple choice

What is India's relationship with the United States?

  1. India and the United States are close allies.

  2. India and the United States have a strained relationship.

  3. India and the United States have a complex relationship that includes both cooperation and competition.

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India and the United States have a complex relationship that includes both cooperation and competition. The two countries cooperate on a range of issues, including counterterrorism, trade, and climate change. However, they also compete for influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Multiple choice

What is India's relationship with Russia?

  1. India and Russia are close allies.

  2. India and Russia have a strained relationship.

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

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India and Russia have a complex relationship that includes both cooperation and competition. The two countries cooperate on a range of issues, including defense, energy, and space. However, they also compete for influence in Central Asia and the Middle East.

Multiple choice

What is India's relationship with Pakistan?

  1. India and Pakistan are close allies.

  2. India and Pakistan have a strained relationship.

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

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India and Pakistan have a strained relationship due to a number of factors, including their history of conflict, their territorial disputes, and their differing political ideologies.