Q21. The K-pop music genre originates from which country?
a) China
b) Japan
c) South Korea
d) Thailand
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Correct Answer: c) South Korea
Explanation: K-pop, or Korean Pop, is a music genre originating from South Korea that has gained immense global popularity, characterized by its wide range of audiovisual elements.
Q22. Which Asian country is the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands?
a) Philippines
b) Indonesia
c) Japan
d) Malaysia
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Correct Answer: b) Indonesia
Explanation: Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, consisting of over 17,000 islands, making it one of the most diverse countries in terms of geography and biology.
Q23. The historical Silk Road connected China with which European region?
a) Scandinavia
b) Mediterranean
c) Balkans
d) Iberian Peninsula
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Correct Answer: b) Mediterranean
Explanation: The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected China with the Mediterranean, facilitating not only the exchange of goods but also culture, technology, and ideas.
Q24. Which Asian country was never colonized by a European power?
a) Thailand
b) Vietnam
c) Cambodia
d) Laos
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Correct Answer: a) Thailand
Explanation: Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized by a European power, maintaining its sovereignty throughout the colonial period.
Q25. The currency ‘Riyal’ is used in which country?
a) Qatar
b) United Arab Emirates
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Iran
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Correct Answer: c) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: The Saudi Riyal is the currency of Saudi Arabia. It is abbreviated as SAR and is subdivided into 100 halalas.
Q26. Which Asian country is known for the creation of the martial art ‘Taekwondo’?
a) China
b) Japan
c) South Korea
d) Vietnam
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Correct Answer: c) South Korea
Explanation: Taekwondo is a Korean martial art, characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.
Q27. The Patola saree is a traditional attire from which Indian state?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) West Bengal
d) Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: a) Gujarat
Explanation: The Patola saree is a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk, made in Patan, Gujarat, India. They are very expensive, once worn only by royalty and the aristocracy.
Q28. What is the smallest country by area in Asia?
a) Singapore
b) Maldives
c) Bahrain
d) Brunei
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Correct Answer: b) Maldives
Explanation: The Maldives is the smallest country in Asia by land area and also the smallest Asian country by population. It is an archipelago consisting of 26 atolls.
Q29. Which Asian country’s national sport is archery?
a) Bhutan
b) Mongolia
c) South Korea
d) Japan
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Correct Answer: a) Bhutan
Explanation: Archery is the national sport of Bhutan and is a significant part of its cultural heritage. Traditional Bhutanese archery is a social event and competitions are organized between villages, towns, and amateur teams.
Q30. The historical figure Genghis Khan founded which empire?
a) Ottoman Empire
b) Persian Empire
c) Mongol Empire
d) Mughal Empire
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Q30. The historical figure Genghis Khan founded which empire?
a) Ottoman Empire
b) Persian Empire
c) Mongol Empire
d) Mughal Empire