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Q.11 Medium World Geography
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.

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Q.12 Medium World Geography
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.

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Q.13 Medium World Geography
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.

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Q.14 Medium World Geography
Which organization did India chair for the G20 presidency in 2023?
A BRICS
B G20
C SAARC
D SCO
Correct Answer:  B. G20
Explanation:

India held the G20 presidency in 2023, focusing on development and sustainability of the global economy.

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Q.15 Medium World Geography
The Atacama Desert is located in which country?
A Peru
B Argentina
C Chile
D Bolivia
Correct Answer:  C. Chile
Explanation:

The Atacama Desert is located in Chile and is one of the driest places on Earth.

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Q.16 Medium World Geography
Which country is the world's largest exporter of coffee as of 2024?
A Vietnam
B Colombia
C Brazil
D Indonesia
Correct Answer:  C. Brazil
Explanation:

Brazil is the world's largest coffee exporter and producer, accounting for about one-third of global coffee production.

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Q.17 Medium World Geography
Which country won the most medals at the Paris Olympics 2024?
A China
B United States
C Great Britain
D France
Correct Answer:  B. United States
Explanation:

# Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Count

The country with the most Olympic medals demonstrates superior athletic performance across multiple sports disciplines.

Step 1: Understanding Medal Count Metrics

Olympic success is measured by the total number of medals won (gold, silver, and bronze combined) across all sporting events at the Games.

\[\text{Total Medals} = \text{Gold} + \text{Silver} + \text{Bronze}\]

Step 2: Paris 2024 Final Results

At the Paris Olympics 2024, the United States won 126 total medals (40 gold, 44 silver, 42 bronze), surpassing China's 91 medals and Great Britain's 65 medals. The United States' balanced performance across diverse sports like athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and basketball secured the top position in the overall medal standings.

The correct answer is (B) United States.

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Q.18 Medium World Geography
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?
A Kenya
B Uganda
C Tanzania
D Ethiopia
Correct Answer:  C. Tanzania
Explanation:

Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is located in Tanzania near the border with Kenya.

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Q.19 Medium World Geography
Which country became the first to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty in 2023?
A Kenya
B Palau
C Norway
D Iceland
Correct Answer:  B. Palau
Explanation:

Palau became the first country to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) in 2023, demonstrating commitment to ocean conservation.

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Q.20 Medium World Geography
In 2024, which country hosted the AFC Asian Cup football tournament?
A China
B Qatar
C UAE
D Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer:  B. Qatar
Explanation:

# AFC Asian Cup 2024 - Host Country

The AFC Asian Cup is the primary international football championship of Asia, held every four years, and the 2024 edition required identifying which nation served as the tournament organizer.

Step 1: Identify the Tournament

The AFC Asian Cup is Asia's premier football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation, held biennially in even-numbered years (recently changed from every four years).

Step 2: Determine the 2024 Host

Qatar hosted the AFC Asian Cup in 2024, making it the second time the nation hosted this major tournament. The tournament showcased Qatar's advanced football infrastructure and stadiums built for international competitions.

Final Answer: (B) Qatar

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