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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 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

Directions: Read the news items given below. Use the information in the headlines to complete the sentence. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. Do not copy the whole sentence.

Top India and Pakistan diplomats to meet in Islamabad Top diplomats from India and Pakistan are _________ key talks over peace and security issues ahead of the Pakistani foreign minister's visit to India in July.

  1. due to hold

  2. due for holding

  3. holding

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

The phrase is 'are ___ key talks' meaning scheduled to have talks. 'Due to hold' is the correct construction meaning scheduled/expected to hold talks. Option B should be 'due to holding', C 'holding' alone doesn't convey the scheduled aspect, and D 'due withholding' is either 'due to withholding' (incorrect preposition) or 'due with holding' which doesn't make sense.

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.