Showing 81–90 of 439 questions
Q.81
Easy
World Geography
What is the capital of Mauritius?
APort Louis
BRose Hill
CCurepipe
DVacoas
Correct Answer:
A. Port Louis
Explanation:
Port Louis is the capital and largest city of Mauritius, located on the island's northwest coast.
Q.82
Medium
World Geography
Which country became a full member of BRICS in August 2024?
AUAE
BEgypt
CIran
DSaudi Arabia
Explanation:
Iran was admitted as a full BRICS member at the 2024 summit, joining the organization alongside other new members.
Q.83
Easy
World Geography
The Mariana Trench is located in which ocean?
AAtlantic Ocean
BIndian Ocean
CPacific Ocean
DArctic Ocean
Correct Answer:
C. Pacific Ocean
Explanation:
The Mariana Trench, the deepest oceanic trench, is located in the western Pacific Ocean near Guam.
Q.84
Medium
World Geography
Which country won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024?
AIndia
BPakistan
CWest Indies
DAustralia
Explanation:
India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados.
Q.85
Easy
World Geography
Lake Baikal is located in which country?
AKazakhstan
BRussia
CMongolia
DChina
Correct Answer:
B. Russia
Explanation:
Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia, is the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake.
Q.86
Easy
World Geography
Which ocean is the smallest by area?
AArctic Ocean
BIndian Ocean
CSouthern Ocean
DAtlantic Ocean
Correct Answer:
A. Arctic Ocean
Explanation:
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the five oceans, primarily located in the Arctic region.
Q.87
Hard
World Geography
Who became the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Global Education in 2024?
AMalala Yousafzai
BGordon Brown
CAudrey Azoulay
DBan 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.88
Hard
World Geography
The Alps mountain range forms a border between how many countries?
A4 countries
B6 countries
C8 countries
D10 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.89
Medium
World Geography
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
ASweden
BNorway
CIceland
DFinland
Correct Answer:
B. Norway
Explanation:
Norway's far northern regions experience the midnight sun phenomenon due to their location near the Arctic Circle.
Q.90
Hard
World Geography
What is the largest desert in the world?
ASahara Desert
BArabian Desert
CAntarctic Desert
DGobi Desert
Correct Answer:
C. Antarctic Desert
Explanation:
The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert in the world by area, though often not considered in traditional rankings.