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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 of the following countries was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement?

  1. India

  2. Yugoslavia

  3. Egypt

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India, Yugoslavia, and Egypt were among the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Multiple choice

Which country was the site of a major anti-communist coup in 1965?

  1. Indonesia

  2. Philippines

  3. Thailand

  4. Malaysia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Indonesia was the site of a major anti-communist coup in 1965, which led to the overthrow of President Sukarno and the establishment of a military dictatorship.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has NOT ratified or acceded to the Convention?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

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

As of 2023, the United States has not ratified or acceded to the Convention.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country was the first to achieve independence from colonial rule?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Indonesia

  4. Vietnam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India was the first Asian country to achieve independence from colonial rule. It gained independence from British colonial rule in 1947.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the 2023 APJSO?

  1. Vietnam

  2. Thailand

  3. Philippines

  4. Malaysia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2023 APJSO was held in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the 2024 APJSO?

  1. Australia

  2. New Zealand

  3. India

  4. Sri Lanka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2024 APJSO will be held in Sydney, Australia.

Multiple choice

Which country is not a member of the G20?

  1. Russia

  2. Brazil

  3. India

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

Switzerland is not a member of the G20.

Multiple choice

Which SAARC country has the highest number of magazines published in English?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

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

India has the highest number of magazines published in English, followed by Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which SAARC country has the highest number of magazines published in Urdu?

  1. Pakistan

  2. India

  3. Bangladesh

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

Pakistan has the highest number of magazines published in Urdu, followed by India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Multiple choice

Which SAARC country has the highest number of magazines published in Bengali?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. India

  3. Nepal

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

Bangladesh has the highest number of magazines published in Bengali, followed by India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which SAARC country has the highest number of magazines published in Sinhala?

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. India

  3. Nepal

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

Sri Lanka has the highest number of magazines published in Sinhala, followed by India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country has a long history of social democratic policies?

  1. India

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Bangladesh

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

Sri Lanka has a long history of social democratic policies, including the provision of free education and healthcare.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country has a strong social democratic movement?

  1. Thailand

  2. Malaysia

  3. Indonesia

  4. Philippines
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thailand has a strong social democratic movement, with several political parties advocating for social democratic policies.

Multiple choice

Which Asian country has a strong tradition of social democratic trade unionism?

  1. Singapore

  2. Malaysia

  3. Thailand

  4. Indonesia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Singapore has a strong tradition of social democratic trade unionism, with unions playing a significant role in promoting workers' rights and social welfare.

Multiple choice

Which country experienced a decolonization struggle that resulted in the partition of the country into two separate states?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

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

India experienced a decolonization struggle that resulted in the partition of the country into two separate states, India and Pakistan.