General Awareness ยท Geography
World Geography and Politics
2,115 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
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India and Afghanistan
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India and China
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India and Pakistan
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India and Bangladesh
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Thailand
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India
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Japan
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Myanmar
B
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The question asks which country is known as the 'Land of Prayers'. India is marked as the correct answer, likely referring to its deeply spiritual and religious character with diverse faiths, prayer traditions, and numerous pilgrimage sites.
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Commonwealth
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ASEAN
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G8
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SAARC
D
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SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was formed in 1985 to promote economic and regional integration among South Asian nations. It includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
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Commonwealth
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ASEAN
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G8
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SAARC
D
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This is an exact duplicate of question 79218. SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was formed in 1985 to promote economic and regional integration among South Asian nations including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other South Asian countries.
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ASEAN
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EU
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Commonwealth
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G20
A
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ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is a regional intergovernmental organization founded in 1967. It comprises ten Southeast Asian countries and promotes economic, political, and security cooperation in the region.
C
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East Azerbaijan is indeed a province in northwestern Iran. Its capital is Tabriz. India, Iraq, and Georgia are all separate countries and not the correct answer for this geographic question.
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Myanmar
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India
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Kazakhstan
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China
D
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East Turkestan is a term often used to refer to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwest China. It reflects the region's historical and cultural ties to Central Asian Turkic peoples, though it is currently under Chinese administration.
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Brazil and Turkey
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Brazil and Iraq
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Japan and India
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Israel and Iraq
A
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In May 2010, Brazil and Turkey signed a nuclear fuel swap deal with Iran. The agreement involved Iran exchanging low-enriched uranium for higher-enriched fuel for a medical research reactor, mediated by Turkey and Brazil as a diplomatic alternative to sanctions.
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Pakistan
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Srilanka
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China
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Israel
A
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Pakistan temporarily blocked Facebook in 2010 over a contest called 'Everybody Draw Mohammed Day' that was deemed offensive to Islamic sentiments. The ban was part of broader protests against perceived blasphemy on social media platforms.
D
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Nepal's flag is the only national flag in the world that is not rectangular or square - it consists of two stacked triangles (pennant shape). This unique design represents the Himalayan mountains and the two major religions in Nepal (Hinduism and Buddhism). All other countries have rectangular or square flags.
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South Korea
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China
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Sri Lanka
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Nepal
B
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The Nandu River is the longest river in Hainan Province, southern China, flowing approximately 314 km before emptying into the South China Sea. It is a major geographical feature of Hainan Island.
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India
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Pakistan
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Iraq
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Italy
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Egypt
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Mexico
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Pakistan
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India
D
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The game of Snakes and Ladders originated in ancient India as 'Moksha Patam' or 'Gyan Chaupar', designed to teach moral lessons about virtues and vices. It was later modified and popularized in the West as a children's game.
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Pakistan
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USA
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Australia
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INDIA
D
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India is globally renowned and uniquely identified with the phrase 'unity in diversity' due to its remarkable ability to maintain national unity while accommodating immense diversity - hundreds of languages, multiple religions, varied ethnicities, diverse cultures, and different traditions coexist within one democratic framework.
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Tamilnadu Resham Gramodyog
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Haryana Khadi Gramodyog
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Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyukta Sangha
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Government of India
C
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As of 2009, the Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS) located in Hubli was the sole authorized manufacturer of the Indian national flag. This organization was given exclusive rights to ensure quality control and proper specifications for the flag. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they were not authorized manufacturers.