General Awareness ยท Geography
World Geography and Politics
2,163 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.
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World Geography and Politics Questions
Which country was the first to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples?
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Denmark
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Norway
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Sweden
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Finland
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Explanation
Denmark was the first country to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples in 1989.
Which country has a long history of dynastic politics?
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India
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China
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Pakistan
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Bangladesh
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India has a long history of dynastic politics, with several political families dominating the political landscape for decades.
Which country has the largest number of Urdu speakers in the Commonwealth of Nations?
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Pakistan
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India
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Bangladesh
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United Kingdom
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Pakistan has the largest number of Urdu speakers in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 100 million speakers.
Which country provided military support to the Indian National Army?
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Germany
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Japan
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Italy
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Soviet Union
B
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Explanation
Japan provided military support to the Indian National Army, including weapons, training, and financial assistance.
Which country offers a free visa on arrival for Indian passport holders?
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Thailand
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Vietnam
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Cambodia
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Indonesia
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Thailand offers a free visa on arrival for Indian passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days.
Which country offers a multiple-entry visa for Indian passport holders?
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China
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Russia
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Brazil
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Argentina
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China offers a multiple-entry visa for Indian passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days.
Which country requires visitors to obtain a visa on arrival?
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India
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Sri Lanka
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Nepal
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Bhutan
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India requires visitors to obtain a visa on arrival, except for citizens of certain countries who are eligible for visa-free travel.
Which country offers a visa-free travel for Indian passport holders for a stay of up to 90 days?
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Russia
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Brazil
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Argentina
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South Africa
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Russia offers a visa-free travel for Indian passport holders for a stay of up to 90 days.
Which country offers a multiple-entry visa for Indian passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days?
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Thailand
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Vietnam
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Cambodia
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Indonesia
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Explanation
Thailand offers a multiple-entry visa for Indian passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days.
Which country requires visitors to obtain a visa on arrival, except for citizens of certain countries who are eligible for visa-free travel?
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India
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Sri Lanka
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Nepal
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Bhutan
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Explanation
India requires visitors to obtain a visa on arrival, except for citizens of certain countries who are eligible for visa-free travel.
Which of the following was not a major trading partner of India in the 1950s?
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United Kingdom
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United States
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Soviet Union
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China
D
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Explanation
China was not a major trading partner of India in the 1950s.
Which of the following was not a major trading partner of India in the 1970s?
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Soviet Union
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United States
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Japan
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Germany
D
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Explanation
Germany was not a major trading partner of India in the 1970s.
Which of the following was not a major trading partner of India in the 1990s?
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United States
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United Kingdom
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China
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Japan
B
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Explanation
United Kingdom was not a major trading partner of India in the 1990s.
What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) in May 2022?
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The Tokyo Summit
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The Sydney Summit
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The New Delhi Summit
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The Canberra Summit
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The Tokyo Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) that took place in Tokyo, Japan in May 2022. The summit focused on promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in November 2022?
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The Phnom Penh Summit
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The Bangkok Summit
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The Jakarta Summit
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The Kuala Lumpur Summit
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The Phnom Penh Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in November 2022. The summit focused on strengthening ties between the United States and ASEAN.