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Changed Names of Countries & Cities MCQs (41–50)

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41.
What is the current name of the province that was previously called NWFP?
Correct Answer: D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
One-liner
The province previously called NWFP (North-West Frontier Province) is now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
42.
Singapore was previously part of:
Correct Answer: D. Malaysia
One-liner
Singapore was previously part of Malaysia before becoming an independent republic in 1965.
43.
Which African country split in 2011?
Correct Answer: B. Sudan
One-liner
In 2011, Sudan split into two countries — Sudan and South Sudan — following a referendum.
44.
Which of the following is the latest country to abolish monarchy?
Correct Answer: B. Nepal
One-liner
Nepal is the latest country to abolish monarchy, doing so in 2008 when it became a federal democratic republic.
45.
USSR disintegrated into how many states in 1991?
Correct Answer: B. 15
One-liner
The USSR disintegrated into 15 independent states in 1991.
46.
The newest internationally recognized country in the world is_?
Correct Answer: B. South Sudan
One-liner
The newest internationally recognized country in the world is South Sudan, which gained independence on July 9, 2011.
47.
Which is considered to be the youngest country in the world?
Correct Answer: D. South Sudan
One-liner
South Sudan is considered the youngest country in the world, having gained independence on July 9, 2011.
48.
Which became a part of China from British in 1997?
Correct Answer: D. Hong Kong
One-liner
Hong Kong became a part of China from British rule in 1997.
49.
Malagasy is the new name of .
Correct Answer: D. Madagascar
One-liner
Malagasy is the new name of Madagascar.
50.
Former name of Russian Federation is _?
Correct Answer: C. Soviet Union
One-liner
The former name of the Russian Federation is the Soviet Union (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics / USSR).

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