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According to an exit poll conducted by local media, Japan's ruling coalition is expected to lose its upper house majority, potentially causing political turmoil in the world's fourth-largest economy.

Japan: Key Facts

Source: Free World

Capital	Tokyo, located in east-central Honshu
Official Language	Japanese
Currency	Japanese Yen
Form of Government	Parliamentary government under a constitutional monarchy
Geography	Island nation in East Asia, situated in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean

Physical Geography of Japan

Japan is an archipelago consisting of a chain of islands that stretches approximately 1,500 miles in a northeast–southwest arc across East Asia.
The country comprises four main islands (from north to south): Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
It has maritime borders with the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Sea of Okhotsk to the north, the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the west, and the East China Sea to the southwest.
Japan has no land borders, as it is a fully island-based nation.
The country’s landscape is predominantly mountainous, with over 80% of its area covered by rugged terrain.
Japan lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it highly prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Its highest peak is Mount Fuji (3,776 meters), a stratovolcano and an iconic national symbol.
Major mountain ranges include the Japanese Alps, which divide Honshu into distinct regions.
Important rivers of Japan include the Shinano River (the longest river), the Tone River, and the Kiso River.

Source: The HIndu

Practice Question:

Q. Which of the following statements about Japan is/are correct?

Japan is located along the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
The Kuroshio Current, a warm ocean current, influences Japan’s climate.
Japan is the world’s largest exporter of crude oil due to its abundant natural reserves.
The Senkaku Islands dispute involves Japan and China.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer:

B) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 – Correct: Japan lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it highly prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Statement 2 – Correct: The warm Kuroshio Current flows along Japan’s coast, moderating temperatures.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: Japan is not an oil exporter; it imports most of its energy due to scarce natural reserves.
Statement 4 – Correct: The Senkaku Islands (Diaoyu in Chinese) are a point of dispute between Japan and China.