Showing 41–50 of 439 questions
Q.41
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.42
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.43
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.44
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.45
Medium
World Geography
The Dead Sea is located between which two countries?
AIsrael and Palestine
BIsrael and Jordan
CSyria and Lebanon
DTurkey and Syria
Correct Answer:
B. Israel and JordanExplanation:
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?
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.47
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.48
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.49
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.50
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.
