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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. San Francisco
- B. New Delhi
- C. France
- D. Sydney
Explanation: The Golden Gate Bridge spans the Golden Gate strait at San Francisco, linking the city with Marin County.
Correct answer: San Francisco- A. 30,251
- B. 26,251
- C. 28,251
- D. 27, 251
Explanation: K2 rises to about 28,251 feet, or 8,611 metres, making it the world’s second-highest mountain after Mount Everest.
Correct answer: 28,251- A. Lake Superior
- B. Lake Victoria
- C. Great Bear Lake
- D. None of these
Explanation: Lake Superior is the world’s largest freshwater lake by surface area. Lake Baikal is the largest by volume, which is a different…
Correct answer: Lake Superior- A. United States
- B. Russia
- C. China
- D. Canada
Explanation: The Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge is in China and forms part of the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway.
Correct answer: China- A. Punjab
- B. Sindh
- C. Balochistan
- D. KPK
Explanation: The commonly cited deer graveyard in Pakistan is located in Sindh, particularly associated with the Tharparkar region.
Correct answer: Sindh- A. United Arab Emirates
- B. Qatar
- C. Russia
- D. Canada
Explanation: Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
Correct answer: United Arab Emirates- A. Australia
- B. Germany
- C. Netherlands
- D. Austria
Explanation: KLM is the flag carrier of the Netherlands; its name comes from the Dutch Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, meaning Royal Aviation…
Correct answer: Netherlands- A. Louisiana
- B. Maryland
- C. New Jersey
- D. Alabama
Explanation: The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway crosses Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana and connects the New Orleans area with Mandeville.
Correct answer: Louisiana- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. Qatar
- C. UAE
- D. Malaysia
Explanation: Emirates is the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates and is based in Dubai.
Correct answer: UAE- A. Japan
- B. South Korea
- C. North Korea
- D. Hong Kong
Explanation: Dragonair, now known as Hong Kong Airlines' former competitor Cathay Dragon, was based in Hong Kong.
Correct answer: Hong Kong- A. Pangaea
- B. Gondwana
- C. A and B
- D. None
Explanation: Pangaea was the supercontinent in which nearly all present-day continents were joined before continental drift separated them.
Correct answer: Pangaea- A. Washington Dc
- B. Alaska
- C. Hawaii
- D. California
Explanation: Washington, D.C., is the federal capital of the United States. Alaska, Hawaii, and California are states, not the national capital.
Correct answer: Washington Dc- A. Beijing
- B. Shanghai
- C. Both
- D. None
Explanation: Beijing is China's national capital and political centre, while Shanghai is a major commercial city.
Correct answer: Beijing- A. Finland
- B. Ireland
- C. Switzerland
- D. Tajikistan
Explanation: Ryanair is an Irish low-cost airline headquartered in Dublin. Its extensive European network does not make it Finnish or Swiss.
Correct answer: Ireland- A. Britain
- B. United States
- C. Australia
- D. Switzerland
Explanation: Delta Air Lines is a major United States airline headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Correct answer: United States- A. China
- B. Indonesia
- C. Pakistan
- D. Afghanistan
Explanation: Ariana Afghan Airlines is Afghanistan's national carrier, with its name referring to the country's historical identity.
Correct answer: Afghanistan- A. USA
- B. Singapore
- C. UK
- D. China
Explanation: SIA stands for Singapore Airlines, the flag carrier of Singapore. The abbreviation itself provides the useful clue to the country.
Correct answer: Singapore- A. Sri Lanka
- B. Afghanistan
- C. Bangladesh
- D. None of these
Explanation: Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the national flag carrier of Bangladesh. “Biman” means aircraft or aviation in Bengali.
Correct answer: Bangladesh- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. Australia
- C. UAE
- D. Malaysia
Explanation: Qantas is Australia's major flag carrier, and its name is historically derived from Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services.
Correct answer: Australia- A. Europe
- B. Spain
- C. Bangkok
- D. Thailand
Explanation: Air Europa is a Spanish airline headquartered in Llucmajor, Mallorca. Europe is a continent, not the country of registration requested here.
Correct answer: Spain