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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

What nation developed out of East Pakistan?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Myanmar

  4. Afghanistan
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Explanation

Following the 1971 war, East Pakistan seceded from Pakistan to become the independent nation of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Who did India ally with in international affairs?

  1. USA

  2. Germany

  3. No one; they adopted a non-alignment policy

  4. North Korea
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Explanation

Post-independence India, under Jawaharlal Nehru, championed the Non-Aligned Movement. This policy sought to avoid formal military alliances with either the USA or the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Multiple choice

Karakoram Pass is a mountain pass between India

  1. China

  2. Pakistan

  3. Mayanmar

  4. Bangladesh
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Explanation

Karakoram Pass is located on the border between India and China in the Karakoram mountain range. It is one of the highest passes in the region. The pass connects India with the Xinjiang region of China through Ladakh.

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Which countries are linked by the Khyber Pass?

  1. Afghanistan and Pakistan

  2. Afghanistan and Tajikistan

  3. India and Pakistan

  4. India and Afghanistan
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Explanation

Khyber Pass, Khyber also spelled Khaybar, or Khaibar is one of the important passes between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The pass connects Kabul with Peshawar. The pass has historically been the gateway for invasions of the Indian subcontinent from the northwest.

The Khyber Pass has long been one of the most important trade routes and strategic military locations in the world. Nestled in the mountains that divide present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan, it forms the bridge between Central and South Asia.