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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 not a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Israel

  4. United States
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Explanation

India is not a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It conducted its first nuclear test in 1974 and has since developed a nuclear weapons program.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is not a member of the ICC?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. India
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Explanation

The United States is not a member of the ICC. It has signed the Rome Statute but has not ratified it.

Multiple choice

Which of these books features a protagonist who is a Muslim-American teenager?

  1. The Kite Runner

  2. The Joy Luck Club

  3. The House on Mango Street

  4. The Color Purple
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Explanation

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a novel that tells the story of Amir, a young Afghan boy who grows up in Kabul. The book explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption, and features a Muslim-American protagonist.

Multiple choice

Which of these books features a protagonist who is a Native American teenager?

  1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

  2. The House on Mango Street

  3. The Color Purple

  4. The Kite Runner
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Explanation

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a Spokane Indian teenager who leaves the reservation to attend an all-white high school. The book explores themes of identity, racism, and poverty.

Multiple choice

Which of these books features a protagonist who is a Mexican-American teenager?

  1. The House on Mango Street

  2. The Color Purple

  3. The Kite Runner

  4. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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Explanation

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros is a novel that tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, a young Mexican-American girl growing up in Chicago. The book explores themes of identity, family, and the immigrant experience.

Multiple choice

Which country has been the primary destination for Rohingya refugees?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. India

  3. Pakistan

  4. Malaysia
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Explanation

Bangladesh has taken in over a million Rohingya refugees, who have fled violence and persecution in Myanmar.

Multiple choice

What is the current status of the Rohingya crisis?

  1. The crisis is ongoing

  2. The crisis has been resolved

  3. The Rohingya have been granted citizenship in Myanmar

  4. The Rohingya have been repatriated to Myanmar
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Explanation

The Rohingya crisis is still ongoing, with no clear resolution in sight.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has NOT ratified the ICESCR?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. India
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Explanation

The United States is one of the few countries that has not ratified the ICESCR.

Multiple choice

Which country has seen the most significant rise in authoritarianism in recent years?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. Turkey

  4. Hungary
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Explanation

China has seen a significant rise in authoritarianism under the leadership of Xi Jinping, who has consolidated power and cracked down on dissent.

Multiple choice

Which Chinese province has the highest installed capacity of solar power?

  1. Xinjiang

  2. Gansu

  3. Qinghai

  4. Inner Mongolia
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Explanation

Xinjiang has the highest installed capacity of solar power in China.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in the Indian Ocean region?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Bengali

  4. English
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Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in the Indian Ocean region, with over 500 million native speakers primarily in India.

Multiple choice

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

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Germany
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Explanation

China is an example of an authoritarian regime, where power is concentrated in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party.

Multiple choice

In what country is the novel (The Kite Runner) by Khaled Hosseini set?

  1. Afghanistan

  2. Iran

  3. Pakistan

  4. India
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Explanation

The novel (The Kite Runner) by Khaled Hosseini is set in Afghanistan, specifically in the city of Kabul.

Multiple choice

Which treaty established the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

  1. The Bangkok Declaration

  2. The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia

  3. The ASEAN Charter

  4. The Kuala Lumpur Declaration
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Explanation

The Bangkok Declaration was signed on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand. It established the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Multiple choice

What is the GDP of Chile?

  1. $250 billion
  2. $300 billion
  3. $350 billion
  4. $400 billion
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Explanation

The GDP of Chile is approximately $350 billion.