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World Geography covers continents, oceans, major rivers, lakes, mountains, deserts, islands, straits and canals, along with countries, capitals, borders and time zones. It also includes climate regions, natural resources, population distribution and important physical features, distinguishing physical geography from political geography.
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- A. Pakistan
- B. Japan
- C. Columbia
- D. New Zealand
Explanation: Caño Cristales, popularly called the Rainbow River, is in Colombia. Its striking colours come from aquatic plants that flourish in the…
Correct answer: Columbia- A. Nauru
- B. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- C. Jordan
- D. Monaco
Explanation: Monaco is the world’s smallest sovereign state with a coastline, covering only about 2 square kilometres on the Mediterranean.
Correct answer: Monaco- A. South Africa
- B. China
- C. Russia.
- D. Australia
Explanation: China has been the leading gold-producing country in the world for many years, including the period intended by this question.
Correct answer: China- A. Ireland
- B. Germany
- C. Venice
- D. Srilanka
Explanation: Venice in Italy is known as the City of Canals because its historic centre is built across islands connected by bridges and waterways.
Correct answer: Venice- A. China
- B. France
- C. Germany
- D. Canada
Explanation: Canada's national flag is recognised by its red maple leaf between two red vertical bands.
Correct answer: Canada- A. USA
- B. UAE
- C. France
- D. UK
Explanation: The Associated Press is a major news cooperative and news agency based in the United States.
Correct answer: USA- A. Tugela
- B. Cuquenan
- C. Angel
- D. Takkawa
Explanation: Angel Falls in Venezuela has a total height of about 979 metres, making it the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall.
Correct answer: Angel- A. 1.613
- B. 1.932
- C. 1.853
- D. 1.766
Explanation: One international nautical mile equals exactly 1.852 kilometres, commonly rounded to 1.853 in some exam keys.
Correct answer: 1.853- A. France
- B. Norway
- C. Japan
- D. Nepal
Explanation: Nepal is known as the “Land of Mountains” because much of the country lies in the Himalayas, including Mount Everest.
Correct answer: Nepal- A. Japan
- B. Korea
- C. Canada
- D. Russia
Explanation: Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies east of the Asian mainland, where the sun appears to rise.
Correct answer: Japan- A. Indus river
- B. Narmada river
- C. Yamuna river
- D. Beas river
Explanation: The Yamuna River flows alongside the Taj Mahal in Agra, passing behind the monument's rear side.
Correct answer: Yamuna river- A. China
- B. Taiwan
- C. None of these
- D. Japan
Explanation: Mount Aso is an active volcanic complex on Kyushu Island in Japan. It is famous for having one of the world's largest volcanic calderas.
Correct answer: Japan- A. Natural Forests
- B. Artificial Forests
- C. Tidal Forests
- D. Beta Forests
Explanation: The former princely state of Amb in present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was noted for its extensive natural forests.
Correct answer: Natural Forests- A. Spain
- B. Australia
- C. South Africa
- D. Norway
Explanation: Qantas is Australia’s national airline, and its name comes from Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services.
Correct answer: Australia- A. K_2
- B. Nanga Parbat
- C. Siachen
- D. Everest
Explanation: Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain above sea level, rising about 8,849 metres in the Himalayas. K2 is the second-highest peak.
Correct answer: Everest- A. Southern Asia
- B. Eastern Asia
- C. Western Asia
- D. Africa
Explanation: Bangladesh lies in South Asia, bordered mainly by India, with Myanmar to the southeast and the Bay of Bengal to the south.
Correct answer: Southern Asia- A. London
- B. Venice
- C. Rome
- D. Paris
Explanation: Venice is known as the Queen of the Adriatic because it was a major maritime power built across islands in the Adriatic Sea.
Correct answer: Venice- A. Fiji
- B. Canada
- C. Korea
- D. Greenland
Explanation: Korea is called the Land of Morning Calm, a traditional name associated with its peaceful landscapes and the meaning of its historical…
Correct answer: Korea- A. Scotland
- B. Ireland
- C. Finland
- D. Netherland
Explanation: Scotland is traditionally called the Land of Cakes, an old epithet linked to its association with oatcakes and other baked foods.
Correct answer: Scotland- A. Zagreb
- B. Kabul
- C. Jalalabad
- D. Kandahar
Explanation: Kabul is Afghanistan's capital and largest major urban centre, located in the country's east-central highlands.
Correct answer: Kabul