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Q.51
Medium
World Geography
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
A
Sweden
B
Norway
C
Iceland
D
Finland
Correct Answer:
B. Norway
Explanation:
Norway's far northern regions experience the midnight sun phenomenon due to their location near the Arctic Circle.
Q.52
Hard
World Geography
The Alps mountain range forms a border between how many countries?
A
4 countries
B
6 countries
C
8 countries
D
10 countries
Correct Answer:
C. 8 countries
Explanation:
The Alps form borders or are located within 8 countries: France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Liechtenstein, Germany, Slovenia, and Monaco.
Q.53
Hard
World Geography
Who became the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Global Education in 2024?
A
Malala Yousafzai
B
Gordon Brown
C
Audrey Azoulay
D
Ban Ki-moon
Correct Answer:
B. Gordon Brown
Explanation:
Gordon Brown was appointed as UN Special Envoy for Global Education in 2024 to advance education goals.
Q.54
Easy
World Geography
Which ocean is the smallest by area?
A
Arctic Ocean
B
Indian Ocean
C
Southern Ocean
D
Atlantic Ocean
Correct Answer:
A. Arctic Ocean
Explanation:
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the five oceans, primarily located in the Arctic region.
Q.55
Easy
World Geography
Lake Baikal is located in which country?
A
Kazakhstan
B
Russia
C
Mongolia
D
China
Correct Answer:
B. Russia
Explanation:
Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia, is the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake.
Q.56
Medium
World Geography
Which country won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024?
A
India
B
Pakistan
C
West Indies
D
Australia
Explanation:
India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados.
Q.57
Easy
World Geography
The Mariana Trench is located in which ocean?
A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Indian Ocean
C
Pacific Ocean
D
Arctic Ocean
Correct Answer:
C. Pacific Ocean
Explanation:
The Mariana Trench, the deepest oceanic trench, is located in the western Pacific Ocean near Guam.
Q.58
Medium
World Geography
Which country became a full member of BRICS in August 2024?
A
UAE
B
Egypt
C
Iran
D
Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
Iran was admitted as a full BRICS member at the 2024 summit, joining the organization alongside other new members.
Q.59
Easy
World Geography
What is the capital of Mauritius?
A
Port Louis
B
Rose Hill
C
Curepipe
D
Vacoas
Correct Answer:
A. Port Louis
Explanation:
Port Louis is the capital and largest city of Mauritius, located on the island's northwest coast.
Q.60
Medium
World Geography
Which African country hosted the African Union Summit in February 2024?
A
Kenya
B
Ethiopia
C
South Africa
D
Nigeria
Correct Answer:
B. Ethiopia
Explanation:
The African Union headquarters is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where it hosted the 2024 summit.
