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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 nation imposed a nationwide ban on smoking on Dec.17, 2004, being the first in the world to outlaw the use of tobacco?

  1. Nepal

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

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

Bhutan became the first country in the world to implement a nationwide ban on tobacco sales and public smoking on December 17, 2004. This pioneering public health measure made Bhutan a global leader in tobacco control policy. Note: Option D spells Myanmar incorrectly.

Multiple choice

Where were the pillars quarried?

  1. Afghanistan

  2. Varanasi

  3. Chunar

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

The seventh sentence of the passage answers this. All the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi.

Multiple choice

In February 2014, India extended the facility of visa-on-arrival for the tourists of 180 nations after barring tourists of eight nations. Which of the following is not one of the eight nations?

  1. Pakistan

  2. Sudan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka

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

The facility of visa-on-arrival is now being extended to 180 countries. The only exception to this rule will be nationals from Pakistan, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Somalia.