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

1. The satellites of which one of the following countries have helped in the preparation of a detailed and complete map of Antarctica? [1998]

a. Canada

b. France

c. Russia

d. U.S.A

2. Consider the following countries of South Asia: [2002]
1. Bangladesh
2. India
3. Pakistan
4. Sri Lanka
The descending order of literacy status of these countries is:

a. 4,2,1,3

b. 2,4,3,1

c. 4,2,3,1

d. 2,4,1,3

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

a. 1, 2, 3, 4

b. 4, 2, 3, 1

c. 2, 4, 3, 1

d. 3, 2, 1, 4

4. Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of fuel wood in the world? [1997]

a. Indonesia

b. Russia

c. India

d. China

5. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2001]
List 1 (Local Wind)
A. Fohn
B. Sarmun
C. Santa Ana
D. Zonda Codes:
List II (Region)
1. Argentina
2. Kurdistan
3. California
4. Alps

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

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

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

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

6. In the Indian context the term 'De-notified tribes'refers to: [1996]

a. Tribes which are aboriginals

b. Nomadic tribes

c. Tribes practising shifting cultivation

d. Tribes which were earlier classified as criminal tribes

7. The great Asian river Mekong does not run through: [2004]

a. China

b. Malaysia

c. Cambodia

d. Laos

8. Daily weather map showing isobars is an example of: [1997]

a. Choropleth map

b. Isopleth map

c. Chorochromatic map

d. Choroschematic map

9. 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

10. Consider the following countries: [2002]
1. Brazil
2. Indonesia
3. Japan
4. Russia
What is the descending order of the size of the following countries population-wise ?

a. 1,2,4,3

b. 2,3,1,4

c. 2,1,4,3

d. 1,2,3,4

General Knowledge

1. World Geography -Test-01

2. World Geography -Test-02

3. World Geography -Test-03

4. Geography of India -Test-01

5. Geography of India -Test-02

6. Geography of India -Test-03

7. Geography of India -Test-04

8. Geography of India -Test-05

9. History of India - Test - 01

10. History of India - Test - 02

11. History of India - Test - 03

12. History of India - Test - 04

13. History of India - Test - 05

14. History of India - Test - 06

15. History of India - Test - 07

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