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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. England
- B. Japan
- C. France
- D. Canada
Explanation: Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain and a prominent volcanic landmark on Honshu Island.
Correct answer: Japan- A. England
- B. Ukraine
- C. Turkey
- D. Spain
Explanation: The Anastasian Wall, also called the Long Wall of Thrace, was built in the Byzantine period near Constantinople, in present-day Turkey.
Correct answer: Turkey- A. 1962
- B. 1965
- C. 1968
- D. 1953
Explanation: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made the first confirmed successful ascent of Mount Everest on 29 May 1953.
Correct answer: 1953- A. Cloves export
- B. Mining
- C. Oil based
- D. Sugar/coconut based
Explanation: Mining is a major industrial activity in Tanzania, especially the extraction of gold and gemstones such as tanzanite.
Correct answer: Mining- A. Russia
- B. China
- C. Taiwan
- D. Georgia
Explanation: China Times is a major Chinese-language newspaper published in Taiwan. Despite its name, it is associated with Taiwan rather than mainland…
Correct answer: Taiwan- A. Spain
- B. Italy
- C. USA
- D. Mexico
Explanation: Cancún is a major resort city on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, in the state of Quintana Roo.
Correct answer: Mexico- A. Indonesia
- B. Malaysia
- C. Australia
- D. None of these
Explanation: Bali is an Indonesian island and one of the world’s best-known tourist destinations.
Correct answer: Indonesia- A. Malaysia
- B. Bangladesh
- C. Indonesia
- D. Taiwan
Explanation: Bangladesh’s flag has a red disc on a dark green field, symbolising the rising sun and the sacrifices of the independence struggle.
Correct answer: Bangladesh- A. Peru
- B. Germany
- C. Austria
- D. Mexico
Explanation: Mexico’s coat of arms on its national flag depicts an eagle holding a snake while perched on a cactus.
Correct answer: Mexico- A. David Livingstone
- B. john hanning speke
- C. james cook
- D. None of these
Explanation: David Livingstone was the first European widely credited with seeing Victoria Falls in 1855, during his exploration of the Zambezi River.
Correct answer: David Livingstone- A. Kuwait
- B. Qatar
- C. UAE
- D. Oman
Explanation: Qatar has generally had the highest per-capita income among Muslim-majority countries, mainly because of its large natural-gas revenues…
Correct answer: Qatar- A. Eagle
- B. Falcon
- C. Condor
- D. Indian Swift
Explanation: The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird, reaching over 200 km/h in a hunting dive and sometimes far higher speeds.
Correct answer: Falcon- A. Japan
- B. China
- C. America
- D. Russia
Explanation: Devils Tower is a striking rock formation in Wyoming, United States. It became the first U.S. national monument in 1906.
Correct answer: America- A. Iran
- B. Turkey
- C. Brazil
- D. Spain
Explanation: The Great Mosque of Córdoba, also called the Mezquita, is in Córdoba, Spain.
Correct answer: Spain- A. Egypt
- B. Algeria
- C. Hungary
- D. Turkey
Explanation: The Valley of the Kings lies on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, Egypt. It served as a burial ground for many New Kingdom pharaohs.
Correct answer: Egypt- A. 10 cantons
- B. 26 cantons
- C. 15 cantons
- D. None of these
Explanation: Switzerland is a federation of 26 cantons, which function as its constituent states.
Correct answer: 26 cantons- A. Cellar
- B. None of Above
- C. Brewery
- D. Sty
Explanation: A sty is an enclosure or shelter where pigs are kept. A cellar is an underground room, while a brewery is a place where beer is made.
Correct answer: Sty- A. Peaceful
- B. Very large
- C. Never before
- D. Dangerous
Explanation: Pacific comes from the Latin pacificus, meaning peaceful or peace-making.
Correct answer: Peaceful- A. Venice
- B. Chicago
- C. New York
- D. Tokyo
Explanation: Chicago is called the Windy City. The nickname is linked both to its breezy weather and to nineteenth-century claims about the boastful…
Correct answer: Chicago- A. Taiwan
- B. Japan
- C. Korea
- D. Borneo
Explanation: Korea has historically been called the Hermit Kingdom because the Joseon dynasty restricted foreign contact for long periods.
Correct answer: Korea