World Geography and Politics

India shares land borders with exactly 6 countries: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The statement is accurate.

KZT is the correct ISO 4217 currency code for the Kazakhstani Tenge. KAZ is the ISO country code for Kazakhstan but not a currency code, while TEN and KTE are fabricated codes not used in international banking.

Mongolia gained independence from China in 1911 after the Qing Dynasty fell, then later became a Soviet satellite state. Mongolia was under Chinese control during the Qing Dynasty. India and Pakistan are unrelated.

The Shimla Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan in 1972, following the 1971 Indo-Pak war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. The agreement was signed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to normalize relations between the two countries and resolve disputes through peaceful means. Option A 'India' doesn't make sense as an agreement partner, while Nepal and Bangladesh were not parties to this specific agreement.

Bhutan is called the 'Land of the Thunderbolt' (Druk Yul in Dzongkha) because of the fierce thunderstorms that occur in its Himalayan valleys. The thunderbolt (dorje) is also a sacred symbol in Vajrayana Buddhism, which is the state religion. This nickname reflects both natural phenomena and spiritual significance.

Bhutan is called the 'Land of the Thunderbolt' (Druk Yul in Dzongkha) because of the fierce thunderstorms that occur in its Himalayan valleys. The thunderbolt (dorje) is also a sacred symbol in Vajrayana Buddhism, which is the state religion. This nickname reflects both natural phenomena and spiritual significance.

Bhutan is known as the 'Land of Thunderbolts' (Druk Yul in local language) because of the intense thunderstorms that frequently rage through its Himalayan valleys. The name refers to the violent thunderstorms characteristic of the region, not to any modern electrical infrastructure.

Finland's parliament is called the Eduskunta (in Finnish) or Riksdag (in Swedish). 'Eduskusta' is a slight misspelling of 'Eduskunta', but it is clearly the intended correct answer among the options provided. The other options are parliaments of different countries (Jatiya Sangsad is Bangladesh) or made up.

Thailand is traditionally known as the 'Land of White Elephants' due to the cultural and historical significance of white elephants in Thai royalty. White elephants were considered sacred and were owned by kings. The term 'white elephant' in English actually comes from this Thai tradition. Cambodia, India, and Sri Lanka are not associated with this specific epithet.

After receiving the NSG waiver in 2008, India signed nuclear agreements with several countries including the US, France, Russia, Kazakhstan, Namibia, Mongolia, and Argentina. Japan also signed a nuclear pact with India but later. Sri Lanka never signed a nuclear agreement with India during this period.

The Brahmaputra River system flows through China (origin in Tibet as Yarlung Tsangpo), India (Arunachal Pradesh and Assam), Bangladesh (where it joins the Ganges), and Bhutan (as a tributary system). It's a major transboundary river of South and East Asia.

The Sutlej River is a major transboundary river that flows through both India and Pakistan. It originates in Tibet, flows through the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, and then enters Pakistan. Both options are marked correct as it is a shared geographical feature.