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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. 350,000
- B. 140,000
- C. 135,000
- D. 340,000History
Explanation: The Karakum Desert covers roughly 350,000 square kilometres, which converts to about 135,000 square miles.
Correct answer: 135,000- A. Tool
- B. Vegetable
- C. Fruit
- D. None of These
Explanation: A currant is a small fruit, commonly referring to dried grapes or berries of the currant family. It is not a vegetable or a tool.
Correct answer: Fruit- A. Grand Eurasia Canal
- B. Suez Canal
- C. Qaraqum Canal
- D. Grand Canal
Explanation: China's Grand Canal, also called the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is about 1,776 km long and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Correct answer: Grand Canal- A. South East
- B. South west
- C. North South
- D. None of These
Explanation: Cambodia lies in Southeast Asia, on the Indochinese Peninsula between Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Correct answer: South East- A. Russia
- B. U.K
- C. Ukraine
- D. Peru
Explanation: Mariupol is a major port city on the Sea of Azov in southeastern Ukraine.
Correct answer: Ukraine- A. US
- B. Australia
- C. Peru
- D. None of them
Explanation: Auckland and Christchurch are both major cities of New Zealand. Since New Zealand is absent from the listed countries, “None of them” is…
Correct answer: None of them- A. South Africa
- B. Indonesia
- C. Mexico
- D. Canada
Explanation: South Africa is popularly called the Rainbow Nation because of its diverse population and the ideal of reconciliation after apartheid.
Correct answer: South Africa- A. Australia
- B. New Zealand
- C. Japan
- D. Malaysia
Explanation: The Māhia Peninsula projects into the Pacific from New Zealand’s North Island, in the Hawke’s Bay region.
Correct answer: New Zealand- A. Australia
- B. South Africa
- C. Austria
- D. Canada
Explanation: Lake Winnipeg is a large lake in Manitoba, Canada, and is linked to the Nelson River system.
Correct answer: Canada- A. Canada
- B. USA
- C. Mexico
- D. Cuba
Explanation: Baffin Island is part of Nunavut, Canada, and is the largest island in Canada. It lies between the Canadian mainland and Greenland.
Correct answer: Canada- A. New Zealand
- B. Canada
- C. Australia
- D. Switzerland
Explanation: The Churchill River named in this question is in Canada, with major rivers of that name found in Newfoundland and Labrador and in…
Correct answer: Canada- A. Australia
- B. Canada
- C. China
- D. Pakistan
Explanation: The Nelson River flows through Manitoba, Canada, from Lake Winnipeg to Hudson Bay.
Correct answer: Canada- A. North America
- B. Europe
- C. Asia
- D. Africa
Explanation: The Mponeng mine in South Africa is commonly cited as the world's deepest mine, placing the answer in Africa.
Correct answer: Africa- A. San Francisco
- B. Washington
- C. New York
- D. Tokyo
Explanation: The California Zephyr runs west from Chicago to the San Francisco Bay area, traditionally described as a Chicago–San Francisco route.
Correct answer: San Francisco- A. Germany
- B. Denmark
- C. France
- D. None of these
Explanation: Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, although it has extensive self-government.
Correct answer: Denmark- A. Uk
- B. Canada
- C. Australia
- D. France
Explanation: Mount Isa is a mining city in Queensland, Australia, especially known for its large deposits of lead, silver, copper and zinc.
Correct answer: Australia- A. Australia
- B. New Zealand
- C. Fiji
- D. None of these
Explanation: Maitland is a city in New South Wales, Australia, situated in the Hunter Valley near Newcastle.
Correct answer: Australia- A. Pakistan
- B. China
- C. India
- D. Afghanistan
Explanation: Lake Manasarovar lies in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, near Mount Kailash.
Correct answer: China- A. Islamabad
- B. Tehran
- C. Baghdad
- D. London
Explanation: Baghdad, situated on the Tigris River, is the capital of Iraq. Tehran is the capital of neighbouring Iran, which is the likely…
Correct answer: Baghdad- A. On the border of Indo-China
- B. On the border of India-Bangladesh
- C. On the border of France and Germany
- D. On the border of North-South Korea
Explanation: The Bridge of No Return crosses the Korean Demilitarized Zone at Panmunjom, separating North and South Korea.
Correct answer: On the border of North-South Korea