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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 civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

Which of the following countries does not have monarchy form of government?

  1. Brunei

  2. Qatar

  3. Oman

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

Type of government in which king or queen holds the power is called Monarchy. Monarchy is the form of government in which king exercises supreme power. He is the head of the country and rules it. Among the given options India does not have a monarchy. India has a democratic form of government.

Multiple choice economics dynamic of human development development indices various development indexes social development

Which of the following neighbours of India ranks higher on the human development report of UNDP?

  1. Nepal

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Bhutan

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

UNDP stands for United Nation’s Development Programme which is a global development network headquartered in New York. It advocates for change and connects countries to build a better life. The neighbouring country of India that ranks higher on the human development report of UNDP is Sri Lanka. 

Multiple choice civics citizens and citizenship citizens and citizenship state and citizen citizenship national symbols our national symbols

Like any other modern state, India has _______.

  1. Citizens

  2. Aliens

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Like any other modern state, India has citizens and aliens. A citizen is the one who owes his allegiance to his country, has political and fundamental rights. Wheres, an alien is the who does not owe allegiance and has no right to participate in the government process. 

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

Which of the following country took objection to India's intervention in Bangladesh crisis in 1971 ? 

  1. America

  2. Russia

  3. China

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

The Indo-Pakistani war of 1971 was fought with the backdrop of international politics of the United States. US Navy task force fleet of US 7th fleet was deployed in the Bay of Bengal by the President Nixon administration in December 1971. It was a show of force by the USA in support of Pakistan. As the Soviet Union was aligned with India, the Indo-Pakistani war threatened to spread beyond the borders of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. 

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

Sri Lanka's name before 1972 was _____________.

  1. Ceylon.

  2. South India Island

  3. East Holland Colony

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

Before it was renamed Sri Lanka in 1972, the country was officially known as Ceylon. This name was used during the British colonial period and for several years after independence.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

Which of the following is an Islamic country?

  1. Nepal

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Japan

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

Major population of Sri Lanka and Japan practice Buddhist religion. Major population of Nepal practice Hindu religion. Major population in Pakistan practice muslim religion.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

India has Kalapani and Susta territorial dispute with _________________.

  1. Bangladesh

  2. Nepal

  3. Bhutan

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

The Territorial disputes of India and Nepal include Kalapani and Susta.The Kali River borders the Nepalese zone of Mahakali and the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Kali River runs through an area that includes a disputed area of about 400 km². Susta is an Indian Army controlled area. It lies between Tribenisusta, Nepal and Nichaul, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

Silk route, an ancient trade route, includes which of the following countries?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Silk route, an ancient trade route includes India and China. This name was derived from silk trade that was carried by China. It connected east and west which included regions of Asia that is from china to Mediterranean Sea.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) of Tamil Nadu was the outcome of an inter-governmental agreement between which of the following country with India __________.

  1. Bangladesh

  2. China

  3. Russia

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

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is the single largest nuclear power station in India, situated in Tirunelveli district of Tamilnadu. It was the outcome of an inter-governmental agreement between India and Russia.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

MOUs for strengthening cooperation in the fields of rural development, education and standardisation between the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Afghan National Standardisation Authority were signed between Afghanistan and India during the visit of ______________.

  1. Hamid Karzai

  2. Ashraf Ghani

  3. Ahmad Shah Massoud

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

MOUs for strengthening cooperation in the fields of rural development, education and standardisation between the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Afghan National Standardisation Authority were signed between Afghanistan and India during the visit of Hamid Karzai the president of Afghanistan. This took place during his visit to India in April 2006.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

17th Indo-Russian bilateral annual summit was held in __________.

  1. Goa

  2. Moscow

  3. New Delhi

  4. Mumbai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 17th Indo-Russian bilateral annual summit was held in Goa. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on October 15, 2016, and signed a total of 16 agreements at the 17th annual bilateral summit in Goa. This agreement involves various deals ranging from defense to energy and investment. 

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

McMahon Line is the border between India and which of the following country?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. China

  3. Srilanka

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

McMahon Line is the border between India and China. It was an agreement between Britain and Tibet as part of the Shimla Accord, a treaty signed in 1914. The line is named after Sir Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of the British-run Government of India.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

Name the border between India and China.

  1. Radcliffe Line

  2. Durand Line

  3. McMahon Line

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

The McMahon Line is a line agreed to by Britain and Tibet as part of the Shimla Accord. It is the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

Pakistan and India signed an agreement at ______ in 1966.

  1. Tashkent

  2. Khiva

  3. Samarkand

  4. Bukhara
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tashkent Declaration was a peace agreement between India and Pakistan signed on 10 January 1966 that resolved the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. Peace had been achieved on 23 September by the intervention of the great powers who pushed the two nations to cease fire, afraid the conflict could escalate and draw in other powers.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

Sino-Indian relations are the relationship of which country with India?

  1. China

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Srilankha

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

Sino-Indian relations refer to the relation between India and China. Sino means Chinese people. China is the largest trading partner of India and is also one of the neighbouring countries of India.