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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 country is known for its expertise in heart surgery and cardiovascular procedures?

  1. India

  2. Thailand

  3. Singapore

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

India is renowned for its expertise in heart surgery and cardiovascular procedures, attracting medical tourists seeking affordable and high-quality care.

Multiple choice

Which countries are members of ASEAN?

  1. Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

  2. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

  3. China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan

  4. Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
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Explanation

ASEAN member countries are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Multiple choice

Which country is not a member of SAARC?

  1. Afghanistan

  2. Bhutan

  3. China

  4. Nepal
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China is not a member of SAARC.

Multiple choice

Which SAARC country has the smallest population?

  1. Maldives

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Nepal
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Maldives has the smallest population among SAARC countries.

Multiple choice

Which SAARC country has the largest economy?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Nepal
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India has the largest economy among SAARC countries.

Multiple choice

Which SAARC country has the smallest economy?

  1. Maldives

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Nepal
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Maldives has the smallest economy among SAARC countries.

Multiple choice

Which country is NOT a member of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. India

  3. Myanmar

  4. Thailand
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Thailand is not a member of BIMSTEC. The member countries of BIMSTEC are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. India

  4. Pakistan
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Explanation

Pakistan is not a member of the SCO. The member countries of the SCO are China, Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. India

  4. Pakistan
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Pakistan is not a member of the SCO. The member countries of the SCO are China, Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Which country is known for its vibrant Holi festival, where people throw colored powder and water at each other?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Brazil

  4. Mexico
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Holi is a Hindu spring festival celebrated in India and Nepal, where people celebrate by throwing colored powder and water at each other.

Multiple choice

In some cultures, it is considered impolite to point at someone or something. Which country is particularly known for this custom?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Thailand

  4. Philippines
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Explanation

In Thai culture, pointing at someone or something is considered impolite and disrespectful.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp in 2023 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar?

  1. India

  2. United States

  3. Germany

  4. France
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India issued a stamp in 2023 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of supernovas.

Multiple choice

Which countries are part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?

  1. China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

  2. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan

  3. United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia
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SCO is a regional security organization founded by China and Russia in 2001, and includes several Central Asian countries.

Multiple choice

Which countries are part of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?

  1. India, Indonesia, Egypt, Yugoslavia, Ghana, Cuba

  2. United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan

  3. China, Russia, India, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico
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The Non-Aligned Movement is a group of countries that are not aligned with any major power bloc.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by India's foreign policy?

  1. Relations with Pakistan

  2. Relations with China

  3. Relations with the United States

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are major challenges faced by India's foreign policy.