Showing 11–20 of 216 questions
Q.11
Medium
World Geography
The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which country?
AColombia
BPeru
CBrazil
DVenezuela
Correct Answer:
C. BrazilExplanation:
The Amazon Rainforest covers approximately 60% of Brazil's territory and is the largest rainforest in the world.
Q.12
Medium
World Geography
Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024?
ADemis Hassabis and John Hopfield
BVictor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
CKlaus von Klitzing
DTakaaki Kajita and Arthur McDonald
Correct Answer:
A. Demis Hassabis and John HopfieldExplanation:
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.13
Medium
World Geography
Which strait separates Europe from Africa?
AStrait of Hormuz
BStrait of Malacca
CStrait of Gibraltar
DBering Strait
Correct Answer:
C. Strait of GibraltarExplanation:
The Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain (Europe) from Morocco (Africa) and connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Q.14
Medium
World Geography
Which organization did India chair for the G20 presidency in 2023?
Explanation:
India held the G20 presidency in 2023, focusing on development and sustainability of the global economy.
Q.15
Medium
World Geography
The Atacama Desert is located in which country?
APeru
BArgentina
CChile
DBolivia
Explanation:
The Atacama Desert is located in Chile and is one of the driest places on Earth.
Q.16
Medium
World Geography
Which country is the world's largest exporter of coffee as of 2024?
AVietnam
BColombia
CBrazil
DIndonesia
Correct Answer:
C. BrazilExplanation:
Brazil is the world's largest coffee exporter and producer, accounting for about one-third of global coffee production.
Q.17
Medium
World Geography
Which country won the most medals at the Paris Olympics 2024?
AChina
BUnited States
CGreat Britain
DFrance
Explanation:
China topped the medal count at the Paris Olympics 2024 with 40 gold medals and 91 total medals.
Q.18
Medium
World Geography
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?
AKenya
BUganda
CTanzania
DEthiopia
Correct Answer:
C. TanzaniaExplanation:
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is located in Tanzania near the border with Kenya.
Q.19
Medium
World Geography
Which country became the first to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty in 2023?
AKenya
BPalau
CNorway
DIceland
Explanation:
Palau became the first country to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) in 2023, demonstrating commitment to ocean conservation.
Q.20
Medium
World Geography
In 2024, which country hosted the AFC Asian Cup football tournament?
AChina
BQatar
CUAE
DSaudi Arabia
Explanation:
China hosted the AFC Asian Cup in 2024, marking the second time the country hosted this continental championship.
