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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. India
- B. Maldives
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Bhutan
Explanation: Sri Lanka is popularly called the Pearl of the Indian Ocean because of its island shape, location and natural resources.
Correct answer: Sri Lanka- A. North Korea
- B. China
- C. South Korea
- D. Taiwan
Explanation: Incheon International Airport serves Seoul and is located in South Korea.
Correct answer: South Korea- A. The Andes
- B. The Himalayas
- C. The Hindu-Kush
- D. The Karakoram
Explanation: The Himalayas are the world’s highest mountain range and contain Mount Everest, the highest peak.
Correct answer: The Himalayas- A. Manitoulin Island
- B. Santorini Island
- C. Sumatra Island
- D. Capri Island
Explanation: Manitoulin Island lies in Lake Huron and is widely recognized as the world’s largest island located in a freshwater lake.
Correct answer: Manitoulin Island- A. Mariana Trench
- B. Puerto Rico Trench
- C. Diamantina Trench
- D. Java Trench
Explanation: The Java Trench, also called the Sunda Trench, contains the deepest point of the Indian Ocean.
Correct answer: Java Trench- A. USA
- B. India
- C. Indonesia
- D. Myanmar
Explanation: Ujjain is an ancient city in Madhya Pradesh, India, known for its religious and historical importance.
Correct answer: India- A. east
- B. west
- C. north
- D. south
Explanation: The Hindu Kush meets or merges toward the Pamir system at its northeastern end, so the relevant direction is north.
Correct answer: north- A. west-eastern
- B. east-southern
- C. north-southern
- D. north-western
Explanation: The Hindu Kush forms a major mountainous barrier along Pakistan’s northwestern frontier, particularly toward Afghanistan.
Correct answer: north-western- A. khunjerab
- B. khyber
- C. boroghil
- D. gilgit
Explanation: The Boroghil Pass links Chitral in Pakistan with Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor.
Correct answer: boroghil- A. karakoram
- B. himalaya
- C. sulaiman
- D. none of these
Explanation: In standard South Asian geography references, the Hindu Kush is described as continuing from or being connected with the Karakoram system.
Correct answer: karakoram- A. China
- B. Afghanistan
- C. India
- D. Pakistan
Explanation: The Hindu Kush is chiefly associated with Afghanistan and extends eastward into northern Pakistan.
Correct answer: Afghanistan- A. Mithi
- B. Umarkot
- C. Nangarparkar
- D. Diplo
Explanation: The historic Bhodesar Mosque is near Nagarparkar in Tharparkar District, Sindh.
Correct answer: Nangarparkar- A. New Zealand
- B. Landon
- C. Los Angelas
- D. Australia
Explanation: Qatar Airways' record long-haul route connected Doha with Auckland, New Zealand.
Correct answer: New Zealand- A. New Zealand
- B. Australia
- C. South Africa
- D. None of these
Explanation: Lake Nhill is located near the town of Nhill in Victoria, Australia. New Zealand has many lakes, but not the Lake Nhill named here.
Correct answer: Australia- A. Indus
- B. Jhelum
- C. Chenab
- D. Ravi
Explanation: The Ravi rises in Himachal Pradesh and mainly forms part of the India-Pakistan boundary, whereas the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab are…
Correct answer: Ravi- A. Jordan
- B. Syria
- C. Iraq
- D. Egypt
Explanation: Umm al-Jimal, known for its extensive black-basalt Roman and Byzantine remains, is an archaeological site in northern Jordan.
Correct answer: Jordan- A. Helsinki
- B. Oslo
- C. Ottawa
- D. None
Explanation: Helsinki is Finland’s capital and largest city, located on the country’s southern coast along the Gulf of Finland.
Correct answer: Helsinki- A. Finland
- B. Switzerland
- C. Canada
- D. Estonia
Explanation: Canada contains an exceptionally large share of the world’s freshwater lakes, including the Great Lakes and countless smaller lakes.
Correct answer: Canada- A. Kenya
- B. Tanzania
- C. Uganda
- D. Mozambique
Explanation: Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania, formed after Tanganyika and Zanzibar united in 1964.
Correct answer: Tanzania- A. Germany
- B. Spain
- C. Italy
- D. Sweden
Explanation: Mount Etna is located on Sicily, Italy, and is Europe’s most active volcano.
Correct answer: Italy