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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 is an example of a democratic regime?

  1. India

  2. Brazil

  3. North Korea

  4. Saudi Arabia
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Explanation

India is an example of a democratic regime, with regular elections and a multi-party system.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is an example of an authoritarian regime?

  1. North Korea

  2. Saudi Arabia

  3. India

  4. Brazil
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Explanation

North Korea is an example of an authoritarian regime, with the Kim family holding a monopoly on power and suppressing dissent.

Multiple choice

Which country has implemented a specific law to regulate medical tourism?

  1. India

  2. Thailand

  3. Mexico

  4. Brazil
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thailand has implemented a specific law, the Medical Treatment Act of 2008, to regulate medical tourism. This law establishes standards for medical tourism facilities, sets requirements for medical professionals involved in medical tourism, and protects the rights of medical tourism patients.

Multiple choice

In which country is it considered rude to point your feet at someone?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. Thailand

  4. India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In Thailand, pointing your feet at someone is considered very disrespectful, as the feet are considered to be the lowest part of the body.

Multiple choice

In which country is it considered impolite to make direct eye contact with someone?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Thailand
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Explanation

In Japan, it is considered impolite to make direct eye contact with someone, as it is seen as a sign of disrespect.

Multiple choice

In which country is it considered rude to touch someone's head?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Thailand
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Explanation

In India, it is considered rude to touch someone's head, as the head is considered to be sacred.

Multiple choice

In which country is it considered impolite to show the soles of your feet?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Thailand
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Explanation

In Japan, it is considered impolite to show the soles of your feet, as it is seen as a sign of disrespect.

Multiple choice

In which country is it considered rude to point at someone?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. Thailand

  4. India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In Thailand, pointing at someone is considered very disrespectful, as the feet are considered to be the lowest part of the body.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of the Indian diaspora in Suriname who speak Hindi?

  1. 40%

  2. 60%

  3. 80%

  4. 90%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 60% of the Indian diaspora in Suriname speak Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which religious group was the primary target of persecution during the Rwandan genocide?

  1. Tutsi

  2. Hutu

  3. Twa

  4. Pygmy
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Explanation

The Rwandan genocide was a systematic extermination of Tutsi people carried out by Hutu extremists in 1994.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries was NOT a member of the Non-Aligned Movement?

  1. India

  2. Yugoslavia

  3. Egypt

  4. United States
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The United States was not a member of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Multiple choice

Which artist is known for their distinctive style of blending traditional Middle Eastern music with elements of jazz, rock, and electronic music?

  1. Omar Faruk Tekbilek

  2. Anoushka Shankar

  3. Rabih Abou-Khalil

  4. Kayhan Kalhor
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Explanation

Omar Faruk Tekbilek, a Turkish musician, is known for his distinctive style of blending traditional Middle Eastern music with elements of jazz, rock, and electronic music, creating a unique and innovative sound that has gained international recognition.

Multiple choice

The ICCR's annual drama competition is open to participants from which countries?

  1. India only

  2. SAARC countries only

  3. BRICS countries only

  4. All countries
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The ICCR's annual drama competition is open to participants from all countries, regardless of their nationality.

Multiple choice

The ICCR's annual culinary competition is open to participants from which countries?

  1. India only

  2. SAARC countries only

  3. BRICS countries only

  4. All countries
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Explanation

The ICCR's annual culinary competition is open to participants from all countries, regardless of their nationality.

Multiple choice

Which countries are recognized as nuclear-weapon states under the NPT?

  1. The United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, and India.

  2. The United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, and Pakistan.

  3. The United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, and Israel.

  4. The United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, and North Korea.
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Explanation

The NPT recognizes five countries as nuclear-weapon states: the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, and France. India is also widely recognized as a nuclear-weapon state, although it has not signed the NPT.