Showing 41–50 of 439 questions
Q.41
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.42
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.43
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.44
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.45
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.46
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.
Q.47
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.
Q.48
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.
Q.49
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.50
Medium
World Geography
The Atacama Desert is located in which country?
A
Peru
B
Argentina
C
Chile
D
Bolivia
Explanation:
The Atacama Desert is located in Chile and is one of the driest places on Earth.
