GK Questions on China

Introduction

China, officially the People's Republic of China), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.428 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9.6 million square kilometres (3.7 million mi2), it is the world's third or fourth largest country by area. Governed by the Communist Party of China, the state exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.

China in World map

Some Quick Facts about China

1. Capital : Beijing

2. Provinces (States): 26 states and the Federal District

3. Largest City : Shanghai

4. National Language : Standard Chinese

5. Formation Day: 1 October 1949

6. Republic day : 10 October

7. Currency : renminbi

8. Flag :

Chinese Flag

9. Tourist places: The Great Wall of China, The Terracotta Army, The Forbidden City, The Li River in Guilin, Giant Pandas in Chengdu, Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong

The Great Wall of China

The Terracotta Army

9. Famus Sports : Table Tennis

10. Longest river : Yangtze River

General Knowledge Questions on China

Question: Which city was known as Peking?
Answer: Beijing

Question:  What is the meaning of Tiananmen?
Answer: Heavenly gate

Question:  What is the official name of China?
Answer: People’s Republic of China

Question:  When did China get back Hong Kong?
Answer: 1997

Question:  When did China get back Macao?
Answer: 1999

Question:  Which country was annexed by China in 1950?
Answer: Tibet

Question:  Which country was attacked by China in 1962?
Answer: India

Question:  Who ruled China when Marco Polo reached there in 1266?
Answer: Kublai Khan

Question:  Who became the President of China in 1912?
Answer: Sun Yat Sen

Question:  Which country is considered a renegade province by China?
Answer: Taiwan

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Source: Wikipedia