G20 Summit Top 50 Questions - 2023


The G20, Group of Twenty, is an international forum comprised of 19 individual countries and the European Union. Established in 1999, it brings together major advanced and emerging economies to address global economic issues and promote financial stability. The G20 serves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation among its members, who collectively represent around 80% of the world's GDP and two-thirds of its population. Through regular summits and meetings, the G20 leaders discuss a wide range of economic and financial topics, seeking to foster sustainable growth, enhance international trade, address global challenges, and coordinate policy responses to various crises.


 Question 1: What is the primary purpose of the G20 ? 

A) Promoting global economic growth and stability

B) Addressing climate change

C) Eliminating poverty in developing countries

D) Regulating international trade agreements


 Answer: A ( Promoting global economic growth and stability )


 Question 2: Which year was the G20 group officially established?

A) 1999

B) 2005

C) 2009

D) 2014


 Answer: B ( 2005 )


 Question 3: Which country hosted the first G20 summit ? 

A) United States

B) Germany

C) France

D) Canada


 Answer: D  - Canada ( The first G20 summit was held in Ottawa, Canada in 2001. )


 Question 4 : How often does the G20 summit typically take place ?

A) Biennially (every two years)

B) Annually (every year)

C) Quadrennially (every four years)

D) Decennially (every ten years)


 Answer : A - Biennially (every two years)


Question 5 : Which of the following is NOT a member of the G20 ?

A) China

B) Australia

C) Switzerland

D) South Korea


 Answer: C -  Switzerland (The G20 consists of 19 individual countries and the European Union.)


Question 6 : Who represents the European Union at G20 summits ?

A) President of the European Central Bank

B) President of the European Commission

C) Chancellor of Germany

D) President of the European Parliament


 Answer : B - President of the European Commission


Question 7 : Which G20 member country has the largest population ?

A) United States

B) China

C) India

D) Brazil


 Answer: B - China (China has the largest population among G20 member countries.)


Question 8 : In which city was the G20 summit held in 2021 ?

A) Osaka, Japan

B) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

C) Buenos Aires, Argentina

D) Rome, Italy


 Answer: D -  Rome, Italy (The G20 summit in 2021 was held in Rome.)


Question 9 : What is the current rotating presidency of the G20 as of 2023 ?

A) United States

B) Indonesia

C) Germany

D) India


 Answer: B - Indonesia (As of 2023, Indonesia holds the rotating presidency of the G20.)


Question 10 : Which of the following topics is NOT typically discussed at G20 summits ?

A) Trade and investment

B) Financial regulation

C) Climate change and energy transitions

D) Military alliances and security issues


 Answer: D - Military alliances and security issues (G20 primarily focuses on economic and financial matters.)


Question 11 : Which G20 member country is known for its "Abenomics" economic policy ?

A) Japan

B) Germany

C) United Kingdom

D) Brazil


 Answer: A -  Japan


Question 12 : Which G20 member country is the largest exporter of goods in the world ?

A) United States

B) China

C) Germany

D) United Kingdom


 Answer: B -  China


Question 13 : Which international organization serves as the secretariat for the G20 ?

A) United Nations

B) World Trade Organization (WTO)

C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

D) World Bank


 Answer: C - International Monetary Fund (IMF)


Question 14 : In which year did India host its first G20 summit ?

A) 2010

B) 2011

C) 2014

D) 2019


 Answer : B - 2011


Question 15 : Which G20 member country is the largest producer of oil in the world ?

A) Russia

B) Saudi Arabia

C) United States

D) Canada


 Answer : A - Russia


Question 16 : Which G20 member country is known for its "Yellow Vests" protests in recent years ?

A) France

B) Italy

C) South Korea

D) Australia


 Answer: A - France


Question 17 : Which G20 member country is the world's second-largest economy ?

A) Japan

B) Germany

C) United States

D) China


 Answer: D - China


Question 18 : Which G20 member country is famous for its "Fiat" and "Ferrari" brands ?

A) Italy

B) United States

C) Brazil

D) South Korea


 Answer: A - Italy


Question 19 : In which city was the G20 summit held in 2019?

A) Osaka, Japan

B) Hamburg, Germany

C) Buenos Aires, Argentina

D) Hangzhou, China


 Answer: A - Osaka, Japan


Question 20 : Which G20 member country is known for its policy of "Perestroika" and "Glasnost" in the 1980s ?

A) Russia (Soviet Union)

B) Germany

C) United Kingdom

D) United States


 Answer: A - Russia (Soviet Union)


Question 21 : Which G20 member country is the largest agricultural exporter in the world ?

A) Argentina

B) Canada

C) Brazil

D) Australia


 Answer: C - Brazil


Question 22 : In which year did South Africa participate for the first time in the G20 summit ?

A) 2003

B) 2005

C) 2009

D) 2011


 Answer: B - 2005


Question 23 : Which G20 member country is known for its "Keiretsu" business groups ?

A) Japan

B) South Korea

C) Australia

D) United States


 Answer : A - Japan


Question 24 : Which G20 member country is the largest importer of goods in the world ?

A) United States

B) China

C) Germany

D) United Kingdom


 Answer: A -  United States


Question 25 : In which city was the G20 summit held in 2018 ?

A) Buenos Aires, Argentina

B) Hangzhou, China

C) Hamburg, Germany

D) Osaka, Japan


 Answer : A - Buenos Aires, Argentina


Question 26 : Which G20 member country is known for its "Brexit" referendum decision in 2016 ? 

A) Germany

B) France

C) United Kingdom

D) Italy


 Answer: C - United Kingdom


Question 27 : Which G20 member country is famous for its "K-pop" music genre ? 

A) South Korea

B) Brazil

C) Canada

D) Russia


 Answer: A - South Korea


Question 28 : In which year did Turkey host its first G20 summit ? 

A) 2014

B) 2015

C) 2016

D) 2017


 Answer: C - 2016


Question 29 : Which G20 member country is the largest producer of steel in the world ? 

A) United States

B) Germany

C) China

D) India


 Answer: C - China


Question 30 : In which city was the G20 summit held in 2016 ? 

A) Hangzhou, China

B) Buenos Aires, Argentina

C) Osaka, Japan

D) Hamburg, Germany


 Answer : A - Hangzhou, China


Question 31 : Which G20 member country is known for its "Bollywood" film industry ? 

A) India

B) Japan

C) Germany

D) United States


 Answer: A - India


Question 32: Which G20 member country is the largest gold producer in the world ?

A) Russia

B) Canada

C) Australia

D) South Africa


 Answer: A - Russia


Question 33 : In which year did Russia host its first G20 summit ?

A) 2009

B) 2010

C) 2011

D) 2013


 Answer: D - 2013


Question 34 : Which G20 member country is known for its "Renminbi" currency ? 

A) Japan

B) China

C) Germany

D) United Kingdom


 Answer: B - China


Question 35 : Which G20 member country is the largest producer of coffee in the world ?

A) Brazil

B) Colombia

C) Indonesia

D) Ethiopia


 Answer: A -  Brazil


Question 36 : In which city was the G20 summit held in 2013 ?

A) Saint Petersburg, Russia

B) Seoul, South Korea

C) Brisbane, Australia

D) Toronto, Canada


 Answer: A - Saint Petersburg, Russia


Question 37 : Which G20 member country is known for its "Petrobras" state-controlled oil company ? 

A) Brazil

B) Canada

C) Australia

D) Saudi Arabia


 Answer: A - Brazil


Question 38 : Which G20 member country is the largest producer of automobiles in the world ?

A) Germany

B) United States

C) Japan

D) South Korea


 Answer: A -  Germany


Question 39 : In which year did France host its first G20 summit ? 

A) 2007

B) 2008

C) 2010

D) 2011


 Answer: A - 2007


Question 40 : Which G20 member country is known for its "Maple Syrup" production ?

A) Canada

B) United States

C) Germany

D) Australia


 Answer: A -  Canada


Question 41 : Which G20 member country is the largest producer of natural gas in the world ?

A) Russia

B) United States

C) Saudi Arabia

D) Australia


 Answer: A -  Russia


Question 42 : In which city was the G20 summit held in 2010 ?

A) Seoul, South Korea

B) Toronto, Canada

C) Cannes, France

D) Brisbane, Australia


 Answer: C -  Cannes, France


Question 43 : Which G20 member country is known for its "CNPC" and "Sinopec" oil Companies ?

A) China

B) Russia

C) Saudi Arabia

D) Brazil


 Answer: A -  China


Question 44 : Which G20 member country is the largest exporter of services in the world ? 

A) United States

B) Germany

C) China

D) United Kingdom


 Answer: A -  United States


Question 45 : In which year did Argentina host its first G20 summit ?

A) 2016

B) 2017

C) 2018

D) 2019


 Answer: B - 2017


Question 46 : Which G20 member country is known for its "Carnival" festival ?

A) Brazil

B) Germany

C) South Korea

D) Japan


 Answer: A - Brazil


Question 47 : Which G20 member country is the largest producer of wheat in the world ? 

A) United States

B) Russia

C) Australia

D) Canada


 Answer: A - United States


Question 48: In which city was the G20 summit held in 2009 ?

A) Pittsburgh, United States

B) London, United Kingdom

C) Osaka, Japan

D) Hangzhou, China


 Answer: A - Pittsburgh, United States


Question 49 : Which G20 member country is known for its "Tata Group" conglomerate ?

A) India

B) Brazil

C) South Korea

D) Germany


Answer: A - India


Question 50 : Which G20 member country is the largest producer of aluminum in the world ? 

A) China

B) United States

C) Russia

D) Canada


Answer: A - China



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