World Political Geography

World Political Geography (Civil Service Examination), Questions and Answers, GK for UPSC, Bank PO & All Exams

1. Consider the following provinces of former Yugoslavia: [2000]
1. Bosnia
2. Croatia
3. Slovenia
4. Yugoslavia
The correct sequence of these provinces from the east to west is:

2. ..... They are people of yellow complexion, oblique eyes, high check bones, sparse hair and medium height. The reference here is to: [1997]

3. A class of animals known as Marsupials is a characteristic feature of: [2001]

4. During a flight from Delhi to Tokyo the following are the landing airports:
1. Hongkong
2. Hanoi
3. Taipei
4. Bangkok

5. Arakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in: [1995]

6. Israel has common borders with: [2003]

a. Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt

b. Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Jordan

c. Cyprus, Turkey, Jordan and Egypt

d. Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Yemen

7. About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of: [1997]

a. 5�N and 20� N

b. 20�N and 40�N

c. 40�N and 60�N

d. 20�S and 40�S

8. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I
(Volcanic Mountain)
A Mt. Rainier
B. Etna
C. Paricutin
D. Taal
List II (Country)
1. Italy
2. Mexico
3. Philippines
4. U.S.A.
Codes:

a. A-4; B-2;C- 1;D-3

b. A-4; B- 1;C-2; D-3

c. A - 2; B-1; C- 4; D-3

d. A-4; B-3;C-2; D-1

9. Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an 'ecological hot spot'?

a. Western Himalayas

b. Eastern Himalayas

10. The Palk Bay lies between: [1996]

a. Gulf of Kachch and Gulf of Khambhat

b. Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal

c. Lakshadweep and Maldive Islands

d. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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