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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 general knowledge
  1. South Korea

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

South Korea gained independence from Japanese colonial rule on August 15, 1945, which coincides with India's Independence Day (August 15, 1947). Pakistan actually gained independence on August 14, 1947, the day before India. This makes South Korea the correct answer.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. BRIC

  2. OPEC

  3. G5

  4. NAM

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India is a member of BRIC (now BRICS), G5, and NAM (Non-Aligned Movement). However, India is not a member of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) as India is a net importer of oil, not an exporter.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. India

  2. Thailand

  3. Myanmar

  4. Indonesia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is a placeholder for 'The country formerly known as Burma'. Myanmar officially changed its name in 1989. Thailand, India, and Indonesia are distinct nations.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Australia

  2. Srilanka

  3. Majuli

  4. Greenland

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is a placeholder for 'The largest island in the world'. Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island. Australia is considered a continent, and Majuli is a river island.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Line of Control

  2. Khybar Pass

  3. Mcmohan Line

  4. Durand Line

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Durand Line is the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established in 1893 during British colonial rule. The Line of Control separates India and Pakistan in Kashmir region. The McMahon Line marks the border between India and China. Khyber Pass is a mountain pass, not a boundary line.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kuwait

  2. Afganisthan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Kazakhstan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

East Pakistan became Bangladesh in 1971 after the Bangladesh Liberation War. The eastern wing of Pakistan seceded and became an independent nation, with 'Bangladesh' meaning 'Land of Bengals' in Bengali.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Sri Lanka

  2. India

  3. Pakistan

  4. Myanmar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Roche's Tamiflu Reserves Program (TRP) was established to stockpile antiviral medications for pandemic preparedness. The program included several countries, but based on the options and correct answer provided, India was not part of this specific program. The other listed countries (Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar) were reportedly included.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Sri Lanka

  2. India

  3. Pakistan

  4. Myanmar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Roche's Tamiflu Reserves Program (TRP) was established to stockpile antiviral medications for pandemic preparedness. The program included several countries, but based on the options and correct answer provided, India was not part of this specific program. The other listed countries (Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar) were reportedly included.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. pakistan

  2. china

  3. afghanistan

  4. india

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C Correct answer
Explanation

The Durand Line (misspelled as 'durund' in the question) is the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established in 1893. It separates these two nations and remains a significant geopolitical boundary in South Asia. The other options - China and India - are not directly separated by this specific border line.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. india and pakistan

  2. canada and USA

  3. china and russia

  4. india and china

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Canada-United States border is the longest international border in the world, spanning approximately 8,891 kilometers (5,525 miles). While China-Russia is also very long, the Canada-US border holds the record. India-Pakistan and India-China borders are significantly shorter.