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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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Explanation: Qatar is the only sovereign country whose English name begins with Q. No other currently recognized country starts with that letter.
Correct answer: 1- A. Yemen
- B. Iraq
- C. Iran
- D. Syria
Explanation: The ancient Marib Dam is in Yemen, near the historic city of Marib. It was a major irrigation structure of the ancient Sabaean kingdom.
Correct answer: Yemen- A. 6, 7800 KM
- B. 7, 890 KM
- C. 8, 891 KM
- D. 5, 600 KM
Explanation: The Canada–United States boundary is about 8,891 km long, including the boundary between Canada and Alaska.
Correct answer: 8, 891 KM- A. Mountain
- B. Desert
- C. River
- D. Island
Explanation: The Surma is a river of northeastern Bangladesh and forms part of the Surma–Meghna river system.
Correct answer: River- A. None of these
- B. New York Railway
- C. Beijing Railway Network
- D. Trans Siberian Railway
Explanation: The Trans-Siberian Railway is commonly identified as the world’s longest single railway line, running across Russia from Moscow toward the…
Correct answer: Trans Siberian Railway- A. Mongolia
- B. Nepal
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. South Africa
Explanation: The State Great Khural, or State Great Hural, is the unicameral parliament of Mongolia.
Correct answer: Mongolia- A. Congress
- B. Majlis Al-Raees
- C. Majlis Al-Umma
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Jordan’s bicameral parliament is called the Majlis al-Umma, meaning Council of the Nation, and consists of the Senate and House of…
Correct answer: Majlis Al-Umma- A. Iceland
- B. Iran
- C. Qatar
- D. Brunei
Explanation: Brunei’s legislature is the Majlis Mesyuarat Negara, commonly translated as the Legislative Council.
Correct answer: Brunei- A. Storting
- B. Althing
- C. Federal Assembly
- D. Congress
Explanation: Norway’s national legislature is called the Storting, from the Norwegian term meaning “great assembly.” Althing is the parliament of…
Correct answer: Storting- A. National Assembly
- B. Consultative Assembly
- C. National Congress
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Oman’s elected lower chamber is the Consultative Assembly, or Majlis al-Shura.
Correct answer: Consultative Assembly- A. Gilgit, GB
- B. Skardu, GB
- C. Shigar, GB
- D. Ghanche, GB
Explanation: Masherbrum is a major Karakoram peak in Ghanche District of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Correct answer: Ghanche, GB- A. 9
- B. 8
- C. 7
- D. 5
Explanation: The solar system has eight recognized planets since Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.
Correct answer: 8- A. England
- B. Kolkata
- C. Canada
- D. None of these
Explanation: Dum Dum Airport is the former name associated with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, India.
Correct answer: Kolkata- A. Mt. Everest
- B. Mt. Mc Kilney
- C. Mt. Kilimanjaro
- D. None of these
Explanation: Mount Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru Peak rises to about 5,895 metres, making it Africa’s highest point.
Correct answer: Mt. Kilimanjaro- A. Point Nemo
- B. Point Bermuda
- C. Point El Salvador
- D. Point Lonely
Explanation: Point Nemo is the oceanic point farthest from any land, located in the South Pacific Ocean.
Correct answer: Point Nemo- A. Quetta
- B. Turbat
- C. Gawadar
- D. None of these
Explanation: Makran Medical College is located in Turbat, in Balochistan’s Makran region.
Correct answer: Turbat657. Which of the following is world's Longest and deepest tunnel and was opened in Switzerland in 2016.
- A. Sheikan Tunnel
- B. Eurotunnel
- C. Gotthard tunnel
- D. New guanjiao tunnel
Explanation: The Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland opened in 2016 and extends about 57 kilometres through the Alps, making it the world’s longest…
Correct answer: Gotthard tunnel- A. Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan
- B. Shigar, Gilgit Baltistan
- C. Kharmang, Gilgit Baltistan
- D. Khaplu, Gilgit Baltistan
Explanation: Chaqchan Mosque is a historic mosque in Khaplu, in Ghanche District of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Correct answer: Khaplu, Gilgit Baltistan- A. USA & Canada
- B. Brazil & Argentina
- C. Brazil & Uruguay
- D. USA & Brazil
Explanation: Iguazu Falls lies on the Iguazu River along the boundary between Brazil and Argentina.
Correct answer: Brazil & Argentina- A. Sahara Desert ( Africa )
- B. Atacama Desert ( Chile )
- C. Sandy Desert ( Australia )
- D. Gobi Desert ( Mangolia)
Explanation: Valle de la Luna is a striking landscape in Chile’s Atacama Desert, shaped by erosion and mineral deposits.
Correct answer: Atacama Desert ( Chile )