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Which organization did India chair for the G20 presidency in 2023?
A
BRICS
B
G20
C
SAARC
D
SCO
EXPLANATION
India held the G20 presidency in 2023, focusing on development and sustainability of the global economy.
Which strait separates Europe from Africa?
A
Strait of Hormuz
B
Strait of Malacca
C
Strait of Gibraltar
D
Bering Strait
Correct Answer:
C. Strait of Gibraltar
EXPLANATION
The Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain (Europe) from Morocco (Africa) and connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024?
A
Demis Hassabis and John Hopfield
B
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
C
Klaus von Klitzing
D
Takaaki Kajita and Arthur McDonald
Correct Answer:
A. Demis Hassabis and John Hopfield
EXPLANATION
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Demis Hassabis, John J. Hopfield, and Geoffrey E. Hinton for their contributions to machine learning.
The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which country?
A
Colombia
B
Peru
C
Brazil
D
Venezuela
Correct Answer:
C. Brazil
EXPLANATION
The Amazon Rainforest covers approximately 60% of Brazil's territory and is the largest rainforest in the world.
The Dead Sea is located between which two countries?
A
Israel and Palestine
B
Israel and Jordan
C
Syria and Lebanon
D
Turkey and Syria
Correct Answer:
B. Israel and Jordan
EXPLANATION
The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth's surface, is located between Israel and Jordan.
Which continent is the coldest?
A
Arctic
B
Greenland
C
Antarctica
D
Northern Canada
Correct Answer:
C. Antarctica
EXPLANATION
Antarctica is the coldest continent with temperatures dropping below -80°C in winter.
The Suez Canal connects which two water bodies?
A
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
B
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
C
North Sea and Baltic Sea
D
Black Sea and Aegean Sea
Correct Answer:
A. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
EXPLANATION
The Suez Canal in Egypt connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, providing a crucial shipping route.
Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?
A
K2
B
Kangchenjunga
C
Mount Everest
D
Makalu
Correct Answer:
C. Mount Everest
EXPLANATION
Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is the highest mountain peak at 8,849 meters above sea level.
The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passes through which city?
A
Paris
B
Greenwich, London
C
Berlin
D
Amsterdam
Correct Answer:
B. Greenwich, London
EXPLANATION
The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, London, and serves as the reference line for measuring longitude.
Which country is the largest by area in the world?
A
Russia
B
Canada
C
United States
D
China
Correct Answer:
A. Russia
EXPLANATION
Russia is the largest country in the world by area, covering approximately 17.1 million square kilometers.
