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.
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World Geography and Politics Questions
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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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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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.
Where is the Sutta Pitaka located?
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In Sri Lanka
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In India
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In Myanmar
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In Thailand
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The Sutta Pitaka is located in Sri Lanka, where it is preserved in the Pali Canon. The Pali Canon is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that was written down in the 1st century BCE. It is the oldest complete collection of Buddhist scriptures, and it is considered to be the most authoritative source of Buddhist teachings.
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.
What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) in November 2022?
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The Bali Summit
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The Jakarta Summit
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The New Delhi Summit
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The Sydney Summit
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The Bali Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) that took place in Bali, Indonesia in November 2022. The summit focused on addressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which of the following is a major challenge faced by India in terms of foreign policy?
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Relations with Pakistan
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Relations with China
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Terrorism
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
India faces a number of challenges in terms of foreign policy, including relations with Pakistan, relations with China, and terrorism.
Which of the following is NOT a member of SAARC?
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India
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Pakistan
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Bangladesh
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Sri Lanka
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Nepal
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Bhutan
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Maldives
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Afghanistan
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Explanation
Afghanistan is not a member of SAARC. The member countries of SAARC are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Maldives.