Q: 70 (IAS/1994)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,63,227,146,51,30,63
keywords:
{'oldest monarchy': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'saudi arabia': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'japan': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'world': [24, 6, 12, 21]}
The oldest monarchy in the world is that of Japan.
The Japanese monarchy, known as the Imperial House of Japan, has an unbroken lineage that dates back thousands of years. According to historical records and traditional beliefs, the first emperor of Japan, Emperor Jimmu, ascended to the throne in 660 BCE. The imperial line has continued since then, with the current emperor being Emperor Naruhito.
It`s worth noting that the monarchy in the United Kingdom (U.K.) is also one of the oldest in the world, but it does not have an unbroken lineage as the monarchy in Japan does.
Therefore, the correct answer is: Japan.