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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

The Asian Cooperation Dialogue Conference, of 31 nations was organized in October 2008 in

  1. New Delhi

  2. Seoul (S. Korea)

  3. Beijing (China)

  4. Dhaka (Bangladesh)

  5. Astana (Kazakhastan)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The 6th Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit was held in October 2008 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The ACD is a continent-wide forum established in 2002 to promote Asian cooperation at the continental level. The summit brought together foreign ministers from 31 Asian nations to discuss regional cooperation and integration.

Multiple choice

As per the news reports members of the SAARC agreed to establish a 'SAARC Food Bank' to ensure food security for members in case of any emergency. Which of the following nations agreed to provide maximum quantity of food for the bank? (It will provide 1,53,200 tonnes)

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bhutan

  4. Nepal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The SAARC Food Bank was established in 2008 with voluntary contributions from member states. India, being the largest country and economy in the region, committed to providing the maximum quantity of 1,53,200 tonnes of food grains. This was part of SAARC's initiative to ensure food security for member nations during emergencies.

Multiple choice

Which country played host to the 15th SAARC Summit?

  1. Maladives

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Bhutan

  4. Sri Lanka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 15th SAARC Summit was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2008. Maldives, Bangladesh, and Bhutan hosted other summits but not the 15th one. Note: Option A contains a typo 'Maladives'.

Multiple choice

Prime Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) agreed to work together to combat the global economic crisis and find ways to increase cooperation on financial issues at the meeting organised in Beijing. Which of the following statements about SCO is/are correct? I. SCO is a Central Asian regional security grouping comprising China, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan II. India. Pakistan, Iran and Mongolia arc Observer Members III. Sri Lanka and Belarus are Dialogue Partners

  1. I and II only

  2. I only

  3. II and III only

  4. III only

  5. I, II and III
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

All three statements about SCO are correct: it comprises six Central Asian nations (China, Russia, and four Central Asian countries), India, Pakistan, Iran and Mongolia are Observer Members, and Sri Lanka and Belarus are Dialogue Partners. This tests comprehensive knowledge of SCO structure.

Multiple choice

The 2009 Summit of Heads of States (Presidents) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was organised in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Which of the following combinations of countries and their Presidents is incorrect?

  1. Kurmanbek Bakiyev- Kyrgyzstan

  2. Wen Jiabao - People's Republic of China

  3. Islom Karimov - Uzbekistan

  4. Nursultan Nazarbayev- Kazakhstan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Emomalii Rahmon - Tajikistan, Hu Jintao- People's Republic of China

Multiple choice

Which of the following became the first country in South America to sign an agreement for cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy with India?

  1. Brazil

  2. Argentina

  3. Colombia

  4. Peru

  5. Ecuador
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Argentina became the first South American country to sign an agreement with India for cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy in 2009. This agreement covered areas like nuclear medicine, reactor technology, and use of radioisotopes. While Brazil is a major South American power and has its own nuclear program, Argentina was the first to sign such a bilateral agreement with India specifically for nuclear energy cooperation.

Multiple choice

The first Asian Games in 1951 were held in

  1. India

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Pakistan

  4. Bangladesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Asian Games were indeed held in 1951 in New Delhi, India. They were hosted from March 4-11, 1951, with 11 countries participating. This is a well-documented historical fact in international sports history.

Multiple choice

The term Pearl of Orient refers to

  1. Singapore

  2. Bhutan

  3. Hong Kong

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Pearl of the Orient' is a historical nickname for Hong Kong, referring to its strategic location, natural harbor, and importance as a trading center in East Asia. The term was popularized during the colonial era and reflects Hong Kong's status as a jewel of commerce and culture in the Orient (East Asia). Singapore has been called 'Garden City' or 'Lion City,' while Bhutan is known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon.' This epithet highlights Hong Kong's historical significance as a gateway between East and West.

Multiple choice

Which of the following groups of states border China?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim

  2. Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Mizoram

  4. Uttaranchal, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian states that share a border with China are Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. Option A correctly lists Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. Other options are incorrect because Uttar Pradesh, Mizoram, and states mentioned in C and D do not border China.

Multiple choice

Which of the following neighbours of India were failed democracies at some point of time in history?

a. Nepal b. Pakistan c. Bangladesh d. Sri Lanka

  1. a, b, c and d

  2. a, b and c

  3. a, b and d

  4. b, c and d

  5. b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. Pakistan and Bangladesh failed as democracies and reverted to military rule. Nepal became a democracy when its ruler became a constitutional monarch to be guided by elected leaders. But the new king of Nepal dismissed the elected government and in 2005 took back political freedoms that people had won in the previous decade.