General Awareness ยท Geography
World Geography and Politics
2,163 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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Red cross line
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durand line
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Rad Cliff line
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Zero point line
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Durand Line is the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established in 1893 through an agreement between British India (represented by Mortimer Durand) and Afghanistan. It remains a disputed boundary.
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US and China
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India and Pakistan
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India and China
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India and US
C
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Explanation
Christina Rose Scofield's conspiracy plot in Prison Break involved orchestrating tensions between India and China. This geopolitical conflict was part of Scylla's exploitation plan in the series' final season, though the show's depiction was fictionalized.
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India
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Iran
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Isrial
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Bangladesh
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Iran officially has an Islamic government based on Shia Islamic jurisprudence since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. India is secular with a Hindu majority, Israel is Jewish, and Bangladesh, while having a Muslim majority, is a secular parliamentary democracy. Iran's theocratic system makes it the clear answer.
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Europe
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Bangladesh
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none of the above
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China
C
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Explanation
India has never invaded China, Europe, or Bangladesh in its modern history. India did provide military support to Bangladesh's independence movement in 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh from East Pakistan. However, India's involvement was at the request of Bengali freedom fighters and was not an invasion. The question uses the word "invaded" which is a loaded term that doesn't accurately describe India's military actions.
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Srilanka
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China
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Russia
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none of the above
D
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Explanation
India has never launched an invasion against Sri Lanka, China, or Russia in its history. While India has been involved in regional conflicts, it has historically maintained a policy of non-aggression against sovereign nations, as seen in its principled stance on international relations.
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South Korea
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UAE
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Japan
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Indonesia
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Kazaksthan
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None of the above
A
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Explanation
The Asian Games follows a four-year cycle, and after the 2010 Guangzhou Games, the next edition (2014) was hosted by Incheon, South Korea. The sequence moves across different Asian countries. Japan hosted in 2018, Indonesia in 2018, but the immediate next was South Korea.
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Arunachal pradesh
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Mizoram
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Sikkim
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Jammu and Kashmir
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Arunachal Pradesh shares international boundaries with Burma (Myanmar) to the east, Bhutan to the west, and China to the north. This makes it unique among Indian states for sharing borders with three countries. Other options like Mizoram (only Burma), Sikkim (Bhutan, China, Nepal), and Jammu & Kashmir (China, Pakistan) do not match this exact combination.
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India
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Pakistan
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Denmark
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U K
C
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Explanation
Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. While it has self-government, it remains under Danish sovereignty. India, Pakistan, and the UK have no territorial claim over Greenland.
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SRILANKA
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MALAYSIA
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SINGAPORE
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TAIWAN
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Nathula Pass
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Khyber pass
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Changla pass
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Rohtang pass
A
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Explanation
Nathula Pass is a major mountain pass in the Himalayas connecting Sikkim (India) to Tibet (China). It has been a historic trade route between the two nations and was re-opened for trade in 2006. Khyber Pass connects Pakistan to Afghanistan, Changla Pass is in Ladakh, and Rohtang Pass is in Himachal Pradesh.
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Singapore
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London
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Hong Kong
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India
D
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Explanation
India is a sovereign country in South Asia. Singapore is a city-state, London is a city, and Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China.
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India
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China
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Bangla Desh
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Pakistan
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The 2010 Asian Games (Asianjad) were hosted by Guangzhou, China. This was the 16th edition of the Asian Games, a major multi-sport event held every four years for Asian nations.
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Kathmandu
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Bangladesh
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Belarus
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Barbados
D
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Explanation
Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of Barbados. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, Bangladesh is a country (not a city), and Belarus is also a country (not a city).
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Maldives
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Sri Lanka
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Bhutan
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
India has never invaded Maldives, Sri Lanka, or Bhutan. India's military interventions in the region have been peacekeeping operations (such as in Sri Lanka in 1987 as part of the Indo-Lanka Accord) or humanitarian missions (like the 1988 operation in Maldives at the request of the Maldivian government). These operations were conducted with international approval or at the invitation of the host nations, not as invasions. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.
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Bangladesh
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South Korea
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North Korea
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Bhutan