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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 conducted its first nuclear weapon test in 2018?

  1. North Korea

  2. Iran

  3. Pakistan

  4. India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

North Korea conducted its first nuclear weapon test in 2006, followed by several more tests in subsequent years.

Multiple choice

Which country is considered a pioneer in the field of medical tourism?

  1. India

  2. Thailand

  3. Singapore

  4. Mexico
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Thailand is widely recognized as a pioneer in medical tourism, having established a strong reputation for providing high-quality healthcare services at affordable prices.

Multiple choice

Which Southeast Asian country was particularly receptive to Indian mathematical concepts?

  1. Cambodia

  2. Thailand

  3. Vietnam

  4. Indonesia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cambodia, particularly during the Angkor period, was highly receptive to Indian mathematical concepts. The Khmer Empire adopted and adapted Indian mathematical ideas, which can be seen in their architecture, astronomy, and calendrical systems.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country celebrates its National Day on August 15th, marking its independence from British rule in 1947?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15th to commemorate the country's independence from British colonial rule in 1947, which marked the beginning of the Republic of India.

Multiple choice

Which country was the last to ratify the Hague Convention?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Brazil

  4. South Africa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

South Africa was the last country to ratify the Hague Convention on the Return of Astronauts, on December 19, 2022.

Multiple choice

Which country is considered the birthplace of Sepak Takraw?

  1. Thailand

  2. Malaysia

  3. Indonesia

  4. Singapore
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thailand is widely regarded as the birthplace of Sepak Takraw, with the sport having a long history and cultural significance in the country.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the first Sepak Takraw World Championship in 1996?

  1. Thailand

  2. Malaysia

  3. Indonesia

  4. Singapore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Malaysia hosted the first Sepak Takraw World Championship in 1996, marking a significant milestone in the development of the sport.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is not eligible for ICCR scholarships and fellowships for the study of Indian languages?

  1. Nepal

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

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

ICCR scholarships and fellowships for the study of Indian languages are available to students from Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, but not the United States.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is eligible for ICCR scholarships and fellowships for the study of Indian languages in India?

  1. Nepal

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

ICCR scholarships and fellowships for the study of Indian languages in India are available to students from Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which country is the second largest exporter of sportswear to India?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Vietnam

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

Bangladesh is the second largest exporter of sportswear to India, accounting for around 10% of the total imports.

Multiple choice

The ancient Indian city of Mohenjo-daro, one of the major centers of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located in which modern-day country?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Afghanistan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mohenjo-daro is located in the Sindh province of Pakistan and is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Multiple choice

In which culture is it considered impolite to eat with your left hand?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Thailand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In India, it is considered impolite to eat with your left hand as it is associated with uncleanliness.

Multiple choice

Which country provided military support to the Burmese resistance movement during the Japanese occupation?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. United States

  4. Great Britain
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Great Britain provided military support to the Burmese resistance movement during the Japanese occupation.

Multiple choice

Which country is not a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Afghanistan

  4. Sri Lanka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Afghanistan is not a member of SAARC.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the treaty signed between India and Bangladesh in 1972?

  1. Simla Agreement

  2. Indo-Bangladesh Friendship Treaty

  3. Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation

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

The Indo-Bangladesh Friendship Treaty was signed in 1972 between India and Bangladesh.