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Q.1
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.2
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.3
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.4
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.5
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.6
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.
Q.7
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.
Q.8
Medium
World Geography
Which country won the most medals at the Paris Olympics 2024?
A
China
B
United States
C
Great Britain
D
France
Explanation:
China topped the medal count at the Paris Olympics 2024 with 40 gold medals and 91 total medals.
Q.9
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.
Q.10
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
Explanation:
Palau became the first country to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) in 2023, demonstrating commitment to ocean conservation.
