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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. China
  • B. Nepal
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. India

Explanation: The Katpana Cold Desert is near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Its high-altitude setting produces a cold, dry landscape despite its…

Correct answer: Pakistan
  • A. UK
  • B. China
  • C. West-indies
  • D. Nepal

Explanation: Annapurna is a major Himalayan massif in north-central Nepal. Annapurna I, at 8,091 metres, was the first mountain above 8,000 metres to…

Correct answer: Nepal
  • A. Norway
  • B. Sweden
  • C. Australia
  • D. Denmark

Explanation: Norway announced a zero-deforestation policy in 2016 and became the first country to make such a formal national commitment.

Correct answer: Norway
  • A. Italy
  • B. Russia
  • C. Germany
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Brandenburg Gate is a neoclassical landmark in Berlin, Germany. It once stood near the boundary of divided Berlin and is now a symbol…

Correct answer: Germany
  • A. New Zealand
  • B. None of these
  • C. Australia
  • D. England

Explanation: Wellington Arch stands at Hyde Park Corner in London, England. It was built to commemorate British victories in the Napoleonic Wars and…

Correct answer: England
  • A. England
  • B. Cuba
  • C. Poland
  • D. Germany

Explanation: The Green Park referred to in this landmark question is one of London’s Royal Parks, beside Buckingham Palace.

Correct answer: England
  • A. Canada
  • B. England
  • C. USA
  • D. France

Explanation: Canada Gate is an ornate entrance to Green Park in London, England, presented by Canada to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

Correct answer: England
  • A. 26
  • B. 28
  • C. 30
  • D. 32

Explanation: The TransPeshawar Zu Peshawar BRT system is commonly reported in this classification as having 32 stations.

Correct answer: 32
  • A. China and India
  • B. Pakistan and India
  • C. Pakistan and Iran
  • D. China and Pakistan

Explanation: Aksai Chin is a high-altitude region administered by China but claimed by India, making it part of the China-India territorial dispute.

Correct answer: China and India
  • A. Haripur
  • B. Abbottabad
  • C. Kohistan
  • D. Mansehra

Explanation: Abbottabad is popularly known as the “City of Schools” because of its large number of educational institutions.

Correct answer: Abbottabad
  • A. Finland
  • B. Guyana
  • C. Barbados
  • D. Jamaica

Explanation: Barbados is called the “Land of Flying Fish,” reflecting the importance of flying fish in its waters, cuisine and national identity.

Correct answer: Barbados
  • A. New Zealand
  • B. Canada
  • C. America
  • D. Japan

Explanation: Air New Zealand was named the world’s leading airline in several 2020 airline rankings, and the option refers to it by its country name.

Correct answer: New Zealand
  • A. Poland
  • B. Russia
  • C. Lithuania
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Kaliningrad is a Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea, separated from mainland Russia and bordered by Poland and Lithuania.

Correct answer: Russia
  • A. Both
  • B. Europe
  • C. Asia
  • D. None of these

Explanation: About 77 percent of Russia’s land area lies in Asia, although most of its population lives in the European part.

Correct answer: Asia
  • A. None of these
  • B. Europe , Africa
  • C. Asia , America
  • D. Asia , Europe

Explanation: Russia extends across Europe and Asia, with the Ural Mountains commonly used as part of the boundary between the two continents.

Correct answer: Asia , Europe
  • A. India
  • B. Pakistan
  • C. China
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Dalal Street in Mumbai is India’s best-known financial district and is associated with the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Correct answer: India
  • A. Cat
  • B. Bald eagle
  • C. Baribian camal
  • D. horse

Explanation: The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and appears on the Great Seal.

Correct answer: Bald eagle
  • A. 34,902 miles
  • B. 44, 902 miles
  • C. 24,902 miles
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Earth's equatorial circumference is approximately 24,901 miles, or about 40,075 kilometres.

Correct answer: 24,902 miles
  • A. 510
  • B. 492
  • C. 392
  • D. 692

Explanation: Earth's total surface area is roughly 510 million square kilometres, including both land and water.

Correct answer: 510
  • A. North America
  • B. Namibia
  • C. China
  • D. Brazil

Explanation: The Sonoran Desert lies in southwestern North America, mainly across northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States, including…

Correct answer: North America