Q.71
Easy
Which is the deepest ocean trench in the world?
A Tonga Trench
B Mariana Trench
C Kuril-Kamchatka Trench
D Philippine Trench
Correct Answer:
B. Mariana Trench Explanation:
The Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean is the deepest, with Challenger Deep reaching approximately 11,000 meters.
Q.72
Hard
Which landlocked country is surrounded by 14 other nations?
A Zambia
B Niger
C Kazakhstan
D Kyrgyzstan
Explanation:
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa surrounded by 7 countries. Kazakhstan is surrounded by 5 countries, making it one of the most landlocked-adjacent nations.
Q.73
Medium
Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, is located in which country?
A France
B Switzerland
C Russia
D Georgia
Correct Answer:
C. Russia Explanation:
Mount Elbrus (5,642m) is located in Russia in the Caucasus Mountains and is Europe's highest peak.
Q.74
Hard
Which country announced its withdrawal from UNESCO in 2023?
A Russia
B China
C United States
D India
Correct Answer:
C. United States Explanation:
The United States announced its withdrawal from UNESCO, citing concerns about the organization's bias. However, this was previously done in 2018 and rejoined in 2023.
Q.75
Medium
The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth's surface, borders which two countries?
A Israel and Syria
B Israel and Palestine/Jordan
C Israel and Lebanon
D Palestine and Syria
Correct Answer:
B. Israel and Palestine/Jordan Explanation:
The Dead Sea borders Israel, Palestine (West Bank), and Jordan. It is approximately 1,410 feet below sea level.
Q.76
Medium
Which country recently launched the world's longest high-speed rail corridor in 2023-2024?
A Japan
B China
C France
D Germany
Explanation:
China has been expanding its high-speed rail network aggressively, with multiple long-distance corridors launched in 2023-2024.
Q.77
Medium
The Ring of Fire is associated with which natural phenomenon?
A Volcanic activity and earthquakes
B Desertification zones
C Climate anomalies
D Ocean currents
Correct Answer:
A. Volcanic activity and earthquakes Explanation:
The Ring of Fire is a region around the Pacific Ocean known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to tectonic plate activity.
Q.78
Hard
Which organization did Mauritius chair as AOSIS leader in 2024 climate negotiations?
A UNFCCC
B UNCLOS
C Small Island Developing States Alliance
D SAARC
Correct Answer:
C. Small Island Developing States Alliance Explanation:
Mauritius has been active in AOSIS (Alliance of Small Island States) representing vulnerable island nations in climate negotiations.
Q.79
Easy
The Atacama Desert is located in which two South American countries primarily?
A Peru and Bolivia
B Chile and Peru
C Argentina and Chile
D Bolivia and Argentina
Correct Answer:
B. Chile and Peru Explanation:
The Atacama Desert spans across Chile and Peru, being one of the driest places on Earth.
Q.80
Medium
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.
