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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
  1. Vietnam

  2. Nepal

  3. Bhutan

  4. Tonga

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tonga became the 151st member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) when it joined in 2005. The WTO is an international organization that regulates trade between nations, and membership is voluntary. Vietnam joined in 2007 as the 150th member, followed by Tonga.

Multiple choice
  1. Indonesia

  2. Philippines

  3. India

  4. Malaysia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) has 10 member states: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. India is not a member of ASEAN though it participates as an ASEAN dialogue partner and attends ASEAN summits.

Multiple choice
  1. the advanced countries of the world

  2. totally backward countries of the world

  3. developing countries

  4. the countries which are directly or indirectly involved in military alliances

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'Third World' originally referred to countries that were not aligned with either the Western bloc (First World) or the Eastern bloc (Second World) during the Cold War. Over time, it evolved to mean developing or less economically developed countries, though this usage is now considered outdated and often replaced with 'Global South' or 'developing nations'.

Multiple choice
  1. Pakistan

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Russia

  4. Sri Lanka

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tashkent Agreement was signed in January 1966 between India and Pakistan, ending the 1965 Indo-Pak war. It was mediated by the Soviet Union and hosted in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The agreement called for withdrawal of troops to pre-war positions and restoration of diplomatic relations, though it failed to resolve the underlying Kashmir dispute.

Multiple choice
  1. Pakistan

  2. Uganda

  3. Nepal

  4. Myanmar

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Madhesi National Liberation Front (MNLF) is a political organization active in Nepal, representing the Madhesi community in the Terai region bordering India. The Madhesi movement has been significant in Nepalese politics, advocating for greater representation and rights.

Multiple choice
  1. Singapore and Poland

  2. Qatar and Bahrain

  3. India and UK

  4. Thailand and Bhutan

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Qatar and Bahrain have very similar national flags - both feature a white and maroon/red vertical bicolour. The primary difference is the shade of red (maroon for Qatar, red for Bahrain) and the proportion of white to red. Qatar's flag has more white area. This similarity occasionally causes confusion at international events.

Multiple choice
  1. Venezuela

  2. Saudi Arabia

  3. Nigeria

  4. Libya

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India signed the Abuja Declaration in 2009 with Nigeria for a massive oil infrastructure deal involving ONGC-Mittal Energy Ltd. Nigeria is one of India's largest crude oil suppliers. Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Libya are also oil exporters but the Abuja Declaration specifically refers to Nigeria.