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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

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

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

  1. China

  2. India

  3. United States

  4. Great Britain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

Which country is India's largest trading partner in South Asia?

  1. Nepal

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Sri Lanka

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

Nepal is India's largest trading partner in South Asia.

Multiple choice

Which country has the longest border with India in South Asia?

  1. Pakistan

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Nepal

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

Bangladesh has the longest border with India in South Asia.

Multiple choice

Which country is a member of both SAARC and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh is a member of both SAARC and BIMSTEC.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the agreement signed between India and Bhutan in 2007?

  1. Indo-Bhutan Friendship Treaty

  2. Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation

  3. Simla Agreement

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

The Indo-Bhutan Friendship Treaty was signed in 2007 between India and Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which country is a member of both SAARC and the Commonwealth of Nations?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

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

Sri Lanka is a member of both SAARC and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Multiple choice

Which country is a member of both SAARC and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

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

None of the SAARC countries are members of ASEAN.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the agreement signed between India and Nepal in 1950?

  1. Indo-Nepal Friendship Treaty

  2. Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation

  3. Simla Agreement

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

The Indo-Nepal Friendship Treaty was signed in 1950 between India and Nepal.