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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

Which of the following countries is not a member of the SAARC?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. Bhutan

  3. Maldives

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

Myanmar is not a member of SAARC. The eight members are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia, not South Asia.

Multiple choice

Which group of the following countries participated in the 'Malabar 07,' a six days joint naval exercise (September 4-9) involving 25 warships, in the Bay of Bengal?

  1. India, U. S., Japan, Australia and South Korea

  2. India, U.S., Australia, Singapore and South Korea

  3. India, U.S., Japan, Singapore and Australia

  4. India, U.S., Japan, Singapore and South Korea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Malabar 2007 was a major naval exercise conducted in the Bay of Bengal from September 4-9, 2007, involving five nations: India, United States, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. The exercise featured 25 warships and was part of the evolving maritime security architecture in the Indian Ocean region. South Korea did not participate in this specific exercise.

Multiple choice

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) consists of

  1. China, Russia, Kazhakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

  2. China, Russia, Mongolia, Kazhakistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan

  3. China, Russia, Mongolia, Iran, Kazhakistan and Uzbekistan

  4. China, Russia, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001 by six countries: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Note that Kazakhstan is misspelled as 'Kazhakistan' in the option. Mongolia, Iran, and other countries have observer status or are seeking membership, but they were not founding members. SCO focuses on security and economic cooperation in Central Asia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following regions is collectively known as Indo-China?

  1. India and China

  2. Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

  3. India, China and Indonesia

  4. Indonesia and Malaysia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Indo-China refers to the former French colonial territory in Southeast Asia comprising present-day Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The term reflects the cultural and historical influences from both Indian and Chinese civilizations.

Multiple choice

G-4 is an initiative of four countries, including India, to stake their claim for permanent seat at UN Security Council. Which country is not a part of this group?

  1. South Africa

  2. Germany

  3. Brazil

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

The G4 is a group of four countries (Germany, Japan, India, and Brazil) that support each other's bids for permanent seats on the UN Security Council. South Africa is not part of the G4 - it's part of a different grouping sometimes called G4+ Africa or associated with the Ezulwini Consensus. The question asks which country is NOT part of G4, making South Africa (A) the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Budala Biosphere Reserve, which was added to the UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) network is in

  1. Russia

  2. Ghana

  3. Sri Lanka

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

The Bundala Biosphere Reserve (spelled Budala in the question) is located in Sri Lanka and was added to UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) network. It is an important wetland ecosystem known for its birdlife, particularly flamingos, and was Sri Lanka's first biosphere reserve. Despite the spelling error in the question, the claimed answer is correct.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries was suspended from the Council of the Commonwealth for the second time in eight years after the President clamped a state of emergency on 3rd November in 2007?

  1. Myanmar

  2. Pakistan

  3. Zimbabwe

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

Pakistan was suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations in November 2007 after President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency on November 3, 2007. This was Pakistan's second suspension from the Commonwealth in eight years, having previously been suspended after the 1999 military coup.

Multiple choice

Which line separates India and China?

  1. Radcliffe Line

  2. Mac Mohan Line

  3. Durand Line

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

The MacMahon Line (also called the McMahon Line) is the boundary between India and China, established during the 1914 Simla Convention. The Radcliffe Line separates India and Pakistan, while the Durand Line marks the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Khyber Pass links Pakistan with

  1. Iran

  2. India

  3. China

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

The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass in the Spin Ghar mountains connecting Peshawar, Pakistan with Kabul, Afghanistan. It has been historically important as a trade route and invasion route into the Indian subcontinent. The pass does not connect to Iran, India (direct border), or China.