Countries and their Borders

11. Which one among the following countries is NOT a part of the Arabian P

Which one among the following countries is NOT a part of the Arabian Peninsula ?

Kuwait
Oman
Libya
Yemen
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UPSC CAPF โ€“ 2024
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The correct answer is C) Libya.
The Arabian Peninsula is located in Western Asia, bordered by the Red Sea to the west, the Arabian Sea to the south, and the Persian Gulf to the east. Countries that are typically considered part of the Arabian Peninsula include Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Libya is geographically located in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north.
Libya is part of the Maghreb region of North Africa. While it shares cultural and historical ties with the broader Arab world, its geographical location places it outside the Arabian Peninsula. Kuwait, Oman, and Yemen are all located within the geographical boundaries of the Arabian Peninsula.

12. Which one among the following countries does NOT have common boundary

Which one among the following countries does NOT have common boundary with South Africa ?

Zambia
Zimbabwe
Botswana
Namibia
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The correct answer is (A) Zambia.
South Africa shares land borders with the following countries:
1. Namibia (to the northwest)
2. Botswana (to the north)
3. Zimbabwe (to the northeast)
4. Mozambique (to the east)
5. Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) (to the east)
It also completely surrounds the landlocked country of Lesotho. Zambia is located to the north of Zimbabwe and Botswana, separated from South Africa by these countries.
Zambia shares borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. It does not share a direct border with South Africa. Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia are direct neighbors of South Africa.

13. Which one of the following is NOT a Mediterranean country?

Which one of the following is NOT a Mediterranean country?

Tunisia
Libya
North Sudan
Egypt
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The correct option is C. North Sudan is not a Mediterranean country.
โ€“ The Mediterranean Sea is bordered by countries in Southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia.
โ€“ Tunisia (A), Libya (B), and Egypt (D) are all located on the North African coast and border the Mediterranean Sea.
โ€“ Sudan (specifically North Sudan after the division) is located south of Egypt and has a coastline on the Red Sea, not the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mediterranean countries include countries like Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Malta, and Cyprus, among others. Being located on the Red Sea, Sudan is geographically distinct from the Mediterranean basin.

14. Which one of the following countries shares the territorial boundary w

Which one of the following countries shares the territorial boundary with both Russia and Ukraine ?

Estonia
Latvia
Belarus
Poland
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Looking at the geography of Eastern Europe, Belarus shares a land border with both Russia to the north and east, and Ukraine to the south. While Poland also borders Ukraine and Russia (via the Kaliningrad exclave), Belarus shares extensive direct land borders with both contiguous Russia and Ukraine.
Belarus is strategically located between Russia and Ukraine, sharing borders with both.
Other countries bordering Ukraine include Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. Other countries bordering the main territory of Russia include Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland (via Kaliningrad), Belarus, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea.

15. Bagram Air Base is located in

Bagram Air Base is located in

Turkey
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Israel
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Bagram Air Base is located in Bagram, Parwan Province, Afghanistan. It was historically the largest military base of the United States and its NATO allies in Afghanistan.
The base was a crucial logistical and operational hub for coalition forces during the war in Afghanistan.
The base was handed over to the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces by the US military in July 2021, shortly before the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban takeover.

16. Which one among the following countries is not part of the Arabian

Which one among the following countries is not part of the Arabian Peninsula?

Kuwait
Oman
Jordan
Yemen
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The Arabian Peninsula is a major landmass in Southwest Asia.
The countries typically considered part of the Arabian Peninsula are Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Jordan is located north of the peninsula and is generally included in the broader Middle East region, often specifically the Levant, but not the Arabian Peninsula itself.
The Arabian Peninsula is bordered by the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman, and the Persian Gulf. It is the largest peninsula in the world.

17. Vicky told his friends about his visit to Stewart Island, Bay of Plent

Vicky told his friends about his visit to Stewart Island, Bay of Plenty and Hawke Bay. Which country did Vicky visit?

Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Ireland
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Stewart Island, Bay of Plenty, and Hawke Bay are all well-known geographical locations within New Zealand.
โ€“ Stewart Island is the third-largest island of New Zealand, located south of the South Island.
โ€“ The Bay of Plenty is a region on the northern coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
โ€“ Hawke Bay is a large bay and a region on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
These locations are distinct geographical features and administrative regions within New Zealand, popular for tourism and their natural beauty. Visiting these places indicates a trip to New Zealand.
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