World Political Geography

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

1. 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

2. Consider the following statements: [2003]
1. In Macedonia, ethnic Albanians are a minority
2. In Kosovo, Serbians are a majority
Which of these statements is/are correct?

3. 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

4. The original home of the gypsies was: [1995]

5. 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 ?

6. Which one of the following countries does not border the Caspian Sea? [2003]

7. Which one of the following is the continent with the highest mean elevation in the world? [1995]

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

9. 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

10. When there is noon at I.S.T. meridian people another place of the Earth are taking their 6 O'clock morning tea. The longitude of the place is: [1998]

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