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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 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 is India's second largest trading partner?

  1. China

  2. USA

  3. Pakistan

  4. Russia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The United States is India’s second largest trading partner of India first being China. The total trade worth 72,347.42 million US Dollars took place between these countries for the financial year 2014–15.

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

Bangladesh signed a ______ years peace treaty with India.

  1. 25

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The India-Bangladesh Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Peace was a 25-year treaty that was signed on 19 March 1972. The treaty was also known as the Indira-Mujib Treaty. The signatories of the treaty were Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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 ______ agreement was signed between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.

  1. Islamabad

  2. Delhi

  3. Shimla

  4. Karachi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Simla Agreement was signed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan on 2nd July 1972. It was much more than a peace treaty seeking to reverse the consequences of the 1971 war i.e. to bring about withdrawals of troops.

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 region acted as a buffer zone between India and China?

  1. Nepal

  2. Tibet

  3. Bhutan

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

From times, Tibet has served as buffer zone between India and China. But it’s not so in present times. In 1959, China occupied Tibet and since then the border has become a contentious issue between India and China.

Multiple choice geography what is around us? atmosphere and its structures the atmosphere components of earth elements of weather and climate : temperature the earth's structure

Our country India is one of the twelve __________ countries of the world.

  1. Densely populated

  2. Economically developed

  3. Mega bio-diversity

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India is recognized as one of the world's 12 mega-biodiversity countries due to its immense variety of flora and fauna.

Multiple choice civics india gains independence cabinet mission freedom and partition of india prominent leaders in indian freedom movement

Which two world power supported India's demand for freedom after WWII ?

  1. USA and Russia

  2. USA and France

  3. France and Russia

  4. Germany and Russia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The World War changed the balance of power in the World. The United States of America and the Russia (Soviet Union), emerged from the War as the two big powers. Both supported India's demand for freedom.

Multiple choice civics india gains independence cabinet mission freedom and partition of india prominent leaders in indian freedom movement

Which of the following was not included in the Treaty to be negotiated as provided in the Cabinet Mission Plan?

  1. The Indian Union

  2. Constituent Assembly

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. The United Kingdom
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed a treaty between the United Kingdom and the Constituent Assembly (representing the Indian Union) to handle the transfer of power. The Indian National Congress was a political party, not a party to the treaty itself.

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Rajasthan borders with which neighboring country of India?

  1. Tibet

  2. Nepal

  3. Pakistan

  4. Bangladesh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan borders with Pakistan which is neighbour located on the western side of India. The Zero Point separates the Indian states of Gujarat and Rajasthan to Sindh province of Pakistan, in the south. 

Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

Buddhism is the official religion of__________.

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. Pakistan

  3. Indonesia

  4. England
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Sri Lanka has a diverse population. The major social groups are the Sinhala-speakers (74 per cent) and the Tamil-speakers (18 per cent). Most of the Sinhala-speaking people are Buddhist, while most of the Tamils are Hindus or Muslims. There are about 7 per cent Christians, who are both Tamil and Sinhala. 
Multiple choice political science some neighbouring countries of india and its relationship with them india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations

MacMohan Line is a border line between _________________.

  1. Pakistan and Afghanistan

  2. India and China

  3. South Korea and North Korea

  4. Vietnam and Cambodia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The McMahon Line is the demarcation line between the Tibetan region of China and the North-east region of India, proposed by Sir Henry McMahon in 1914.

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

Indra series of exercises are jointly held biennially in the Indian Ocean by India and _________.

  1. Russia

  2. France

  3. Singapore

  4. Israel
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indra series of military exercises is a joint biennial exercise conducted between the armed forces of India and Russia.