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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

In June 2014, India became a permanent signatory of the Washington Accord. At present (2014), how many permanent signatories are there in the Washington Accord?

  1. 15

  2. 22

  3. 17

  4. 20

  5. 13
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When India became a permanent signatory to the Washington Accord in June 2014, there were 17 permanent signatories. The Washington Accord is an international accreditation agreement for engineering education programs. India's inclusion was a significant milestone for Indian engineering education.

Multiple choice

The Indian federation is similar to that of

  1. United States of America

  2. Canada

  3. Switzerland

  4. Australia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Indian federation model resembles the Canadian one where instead of federation it is known by the term Union.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is facing problem of strike by the workers of the transport, electricity and gas companies as the present Government of the country has decided to end the pension to these workers?

  1. USA

  2. France

  3. China

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

France has faced significant strikes by transport, electricity, and gas workers when the government proposed pension reforms. These sectors have strong labor unions that mobilize against pension changes, particularly raising the retirement age or reducing benefits. Such widespread strikes can paralyze the country and are a common feature of French labor politics when social security reforms are proposed.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries is not elected by the UN General Assembly on the non permanent seats of the UN Security Council w.e.f. January 2008?

  1. Libya

  2. Vietnam

  3. Costa Rica

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

The five new non-permanent members elected to the UN Security Council for 2008-2009 were Libya, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Burkina Faso, and Croatia. Pakistan was not elected for this term. Pakistan had served as a non-permanent member previously but not for the 2008-2009 term that began in January 2008.

Multiple choice

Directions: Which one is the correct option:

Which country is called " Land of Thunderbolt" ?

  1. Afghanistan

  2. Bhutan

  3. Brazil

  4. Burma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bhutan is known as the 'Land of the Thunderbolt' (Druk Yul in Dzongkha). The name comes from the powerful thunderstorms that frequently sweep through the Himalayan valleys. The local religion is Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, and 'Druk' means dragon or thunderbolt. Bhutan's flag features the dragon thunderbolt symbol.

Multiple choice

Between which two countries was the Tashkent Agreement signed?

  1. India and Uzbekistan

  2. India and Kazakhstan

  3. India and Pakistan

  4. India and Afghanistan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tashkent Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan. Tashkent Agreement, an accord signed by India's prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistan's president Ayub Khan, ended the 17-day war between Pakistan and India of August-September 1965. A cease-fire had been secured by the United Nations Security Council on September 22, 1965.

Multiple choice

Scotland of East has been called to

  1. Nagaland

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Meghalaya is called the 'Scotland of the East' due to its rolling hills, lush green landscapes, and climatic conditions that resemble the Scottish Highlands. The state's elevation, pine-covered slopes, and frequent rainfall create an environment similar to Scotland, earning it this picturesque nickname among tourists and geographers.