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Which country is the largest by area in the world?
ARussia
BCanada
CUnited States
DChina
Correct Answer:
A. RussiaExplanation:
Russia is the largest country in the world by area, covering approximately 17.1 million square kilometers.
The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passes through which city?
AParis
BGreenwich, London
CBerlin
DAmsterdam
Correct Answer:
B. Greenwich, LondonExplanation:
The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, London, and serves as the reference line for measuring longitude.
Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?
AK2
BKangchenjunga
CMount Everest
DMakalu
Correct Answer:
C. Mount EverestExplanation:
Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is the highest mountain peak at 8,849 meters above sea level.
The Suez Canal connects which two water bodies?
AMediterranean Sea and Red Sea
BAtlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
CNorth Sea and Baltic Sea
DBlack Sea and Aegean Sea
Correct Answer:
A. Mediterranean Sea and Red SeaExplanation:
The Suez Canal in Egypt connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, providing a crucial shipping route.
Which continent is the coldest?
AArctic
BGreenland
CAntarctica
DNorthern Canada
Correct Answer:
C. AntarcticaExplanation:
Antarctica is the coldest continent with temperatures dropping below -80°C in winter.
The Panama Canal connects which two oceans?
AAtlantic and Indian Oceans
BPacific and Atlantic Oceans
CPacific and Indian Oceans
DAtlantic and Arctic Oceans
Correct Answer:
B. Pacific and Atlantic OceansExplanation:
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, providing a crucial shortcut for maritime trade.
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?
ANew Zealand
BAustralia
CPapua New Guinea
DFiji
Correct Answer:
B. AustraliaExplanation:
The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
What is the capital of Bhutan?
AParo
BThimphu
CPunakha
DJakar
Correct Answer:
B. ThimphuExplanation:
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, located in the western part of the country. It became capital in 1961, replacing Punakha.
Which strait separates Spain from Morocco?
ABosphorus Strait
BStrait of Gibraltar
CEnglish Channel
DDardanelles Strait
Correct Answer:
B. Strait of GibraltarExplanation:
The Strait of Gibraltar is the narrow passage between Spain and Morocco, connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Q.10
Easy
World Geography
Which river is the longest in South America?
AAmazon River
BParaná River
COrinoco River
DSão Francisco River
Correct Answer:
A. Amazon RiverExplanation:
The Amazon River is the longest river in South America and the world's largest by water discharge.
