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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 Central Asian country has the longest border with India?

  1. Kazakhstan

  2. Kyrgyzstan

  3. Tajikistan

  4. Turkmenistan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tajikistan shares a 1,030-kilometer border with India, making it the Central Asian country with the longest border with India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual summit held between India and the Central Asian countries?

  1. India-Central Asia Summit

  2. Central Asia-India Dialogue

  3. India-Central Asia Forum

  4. Central Asia-India Cooperation Council
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The India-Central Asia Summit is an annual summit held between India and the Central Asian countries to discuss various aspects of cooperation and partnership.

Multiple choice

Which Central Asian country is the largest recipient of Indian foreign direct investment (FDI)?

  1. Kazakhstan

  2. Kyrgyzstan

  3. Tajikistan

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

Kazakhstan is the largest recipient of Indian foreign direct investment (FDI) in Central Asia, with a significant presence in sectors such as energy, mining, and pharmaceuticals.

Multiple choice

Which Central Asian country is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) but not the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?

  1. Kazakhstan

  2. Kyrgyzstan

  3. Tajikistan

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

Turkmenistan is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) but not the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Multiple choice

Which country has collaborated with India on the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. France

  4. Japan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Russia has collaborated with India on the Gaganyaan mission, providing training and support.

Multiple choice

Bharati Mukherjee's novel 'Jasmine' tells the story of a woman who immigrates to the United States from which country?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bharati Mukherjee's novel 'Jasmine' tells the story of a woman named Jasmine who immigrates to the United States from India.

Multiple choice

Which country has a law that criminalizes blasphemy?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Afghanistan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pakistan has a law that criminalizes blasphemy, which can carry a sentence of death.

Multiple choice

Which country is widely recognized as the birthplace of curry?

  1. India

  2. Thailand

  3. China

  4. Sri Lanka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India is credited with the origin of curry, with its diverse regional cuisines contributing to the development of this iconic dish.

Multiple choice

Which country sends the highest number of international students to India?

  1. Nepal

  2. Afghanistan

  3. Bhutan

  4. Bangladesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nepal sends the highest number of international students to India, followed by Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

In his novel 'The Glass Palace', Amitav Ghosh weaves a tale of love, loss, and historical events spanning which countries?

  1. India and Burma

  2. India and Sri Lanka

  3. India and Pakistan

  4. India and Bangladesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Amitav Ghosh's 'The Glass Palace' follows the intertwined lives of characters against the backdrop of historical events in India and Burma.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for having a long history of dynastic politics?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Pakistan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India has a long history of dynastic politics, with several political families holding significant influence over the country's politics.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for having a long history of dynastic politics?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Pakistan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India has a long history of dynastic politics, with several political families holding significant influence over the country's politics.

Multiple choice

Which country has a long history of dynastic politics?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Pakistan

  4. Bangladesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India has a long history of dynastic politics, with several political families dominating the political landscape for decades.

Multiple choice

Which country has the largest number of Urdu speakers in the Commonwealth of Nations?

  1. Pakistan

  2. India

  3. Bangladesh

  4. United Kingdom
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pakistan has the largest number of Urdu speakers in the Commonwealth of Nations, with over 100 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which country provided military support to the Indian National Army?

  1. Germany

  2. Japan

  3. Italy

  4. Soviet Union
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Japan provided military support to the Indian National Army, including weapons, training, and financial assistance.