Q31. Which Asian country is known as the ‘Land of Thunder Dragon’?
a) Nepal
b) Bhutan
c) Myanmar
d) Laos
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Correct Answer: b) Bhutan
Explanation: Bhutan is known as the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ or ‘Druk Yul’ because of the fierce storms that often roll in from the Himalayas.
Q32. The novel “The God of Small Things” is set in which Indian state?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Goa
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Correct Answer: a) Kerala
Explanation: “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy is set in the state of Kerala, in the southern part of India. The story is set in the village of Ayemenem and the surrounding areas.
Q33. Which Asian country was the first to give women the right to vote?
a) Japan
b) India
c) Sri Lanka
d) Thailand
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Correct Answer: c) Sri Lanka
Explanation: Sri Lanka was the first Asian country to give women the right to vote in 1931. This was a significant step forward in the empowerment of women in the region.
Q34. The historical site of Petra is located in which country?
a) Jordan
b) Israel
c) Egypt
d) Syria
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Correct Answer: a) Jordan
Explanation: Petra, known for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan.
Q35. Which Asian country is the largest producer of mangoes?
a) Thailand
b) India
c) Philippines
d) Vietnam
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Correct Answer: b) India
Explanation: India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world, with a wide variety of mangoes grown across the country. The fruit is deeply ingrained in the country’s culture and cuisine.
Q36. The Gobi Desert is primarily located in which two countries?
a) China and Mongolia
b) Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
c) Russia and China
d) Mongolia and Russia
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Correct Answer: a) China and Mongolia
Explanation: The Gobi Desert spans two countries, China and Mongolia. It is a vast region known for its harsh climate and beautiful landscapes.
Q37. Which Asian country is known for the invention of paper?
a) China
b) India
c) Japan
d) South Korea
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Correct Answer: a) China
Explanation: Paper was first invented in ancient China during the early 2nd century AD. The invention of paper was a crucial development in the history of writing and literature.
Q38. The city of Varanasi, considered one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, is located in which country?
a) India
b) Nepal
c) Bhutan
d) Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: a) India
Explanation: Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Q39. Which Asian country is the largest by population?
a) India
b) China
c) Indonesia
d) Pakistan
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Correct Answer: b) China
Explanation: China is the most populous country in Asia and the world, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion people. It is followed closely by India.
Q40. The traditional dish ‘Sushi’ originates from which country?
a) China
b) South Korea
c) Japan
d) Vietnam
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Correct Answer: c) Japan
Explanation: Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that consists of cooked vinegared rice combined with other ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits.