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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 USA recently signed the Acquisition and Cross Serving Agreement (ACSA) providing for mutual support during humanitarian missions, peace keeping operations etc. with a country of Indian sub-continent. The name of the country is

  1. Nepal

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. India

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

The United States signed the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) with Sri Lanka in 2007 to facilitate mutual logistical support.

Multiple choice

India in the beginning of the year 2007 renewed its 60 years old Friendship Treaty with Bhutan. Which of the following is one important clause of this treaty?

  1. India will supply 50,000 tonnes of sugar to Bhutan every year as Bhutan is not a sugar producing country

  2. Both the countries will prevent the use of their territories for activities harmful to each other.

  3. Bhutan will help India in getting a permanent seat in U.N. Security Council as India needs only one more vote to support its claim for the same

  4. India will help Bhutan in construction of three major Power Projects there

  5. India will allow Bhutan to make a canal to utilize Ganga water for irrigation purposes in Bhutan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The India-Bhutan Friendship Treaty, revised in 2007, includes a clause stating that both countries will cooperate closely and not allow their territories to be used for activities harmful to the national security and interest of the other.

Multiple choice

_________ is called 'Pearl of Orient'.

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. India

  3. Bangladesh

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

Sri Lanka is historically and geographically referred to as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' or 'Pearl of the Orient' due to its shape and location. The other countries listed do not share this specific moniker.

Multiple choice

Nepal

  1. Colombo

  2. Kathmandu

  3. Seoul

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

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, located in the Himalayan region. Colombo is Sri Lanka's commercial capital, Seoul is South Korea's capital, and Islamabad is Pakistan's capital.

Multiple choice

Name the pass, which enabled foreign invadors to reach India?

  1. Nepal

  2. Khyber and Bolan

  3. POK

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

The Khyber and Bolan passes in the Hindu Kush mountains have historically served as the primary gateways for invaders and traders entering the Indian subcontinent from the northwest.

Multiple choice

Which line divides Pakistan and Afghanistan?

  1. Mac Mohan

  2. Radcliff

  3. Durand

  4. Maginat

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

The Durand Line is the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established in 1893 through an agreement between British diplomat Mortimer Durand and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan. This boundary remains significant in regional politics.