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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. Full cream
  • B. Skimmed
  • C. Fried
  • D. Powered

Explanation: Skimmed milk has most of its milk fat removed, so it is generally the lowest-fat option.

Correct answer: Skimmed
  • A. France
  • B. Germany
  • C. Bolivia
  • D. Italy

Explanation: Bolivia has two commonly recognised capitals: Sucre is the constitutional capital, while La Paz is the seat of government.

Correct answer: Bolivia
  • A. South Africa
  • B. Nigeria
  • C. Zimbabwe
  • D. Tanzania

Explanation: Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, is in northeastern Tanzania near the Kenyan border.

Correct answer: Tanzania
  • A. China
  • B. Fiji
  • C. Cuba
  • D. Chad

Explanation: Sino is a historical and linguistic term associated with China, as in Sino-Pakistani or Sino-American relations.

Correct answer: China
  • A. High glacier
  • B. Pure glacier
  • C. Abundance of roses
  • D. Blue glacier

Explanation: Siachen is commonly explained as meaning “the land of wild roses,” referring to the wild roses found in the region.

Correct answer: Abundance of roses
  • A. None of these
  • B. White House
  • C. Black House
  • D. 10-Downing Street

Explanation: 10 Downing Street in London is the official residence and office of the British Prime Minister.

Correct answer: 10-Downing Street
  • A. Selvas
  • B. Boreal
  • C. Tundra
  • D. Conifers

Explanation: The Amazon rainforest is also called the Selvas, a term derived from the Portuguese word for forests or jungle.

Correct answer: Selvas
  • A. Switzerland
  • B. Kosovo
  • C. Belgium
  • D. Sweden

Explanation: Kosovo declared independence in 2008 and is commonly treated as Europe’s youngest country.

Correct answer: Kosovo
  • A. USA
  • B. Tanzania
  • C. Mozambique
  • D. Cuba

Explanation: Guantanamo Bay is in southeastern Cuba, although the United States operates a naval base there under a long-term lease.

Correct answer: Cuba
  • A. Lebanon
  • B. Iran
  • C. Tajikistan
  • D. Jordon

Explanation: Lebanon is often called the “Switzerland of the Middle East” because of its mountainous landscape, scenic beauty and historical reputation…

Correct answer: Lebanon
  • A. Sulawesi
  • B. Sumatra
  • C. Seram
  • D. Java

Explanation: Sumatra is the largest island wholly belonging to Indonesia and is larger than Java, Sulawesi and Seram.

Correct answer: Sumatra
  • A. USA
  • B. Canada
  • C. South Africa
  • D. Iraq

Explanation: Great Slave Lake lies in Canada's Northwest Territories. It is one of North America's largest lakes and is connected to the Mackenzie…

Correct answer: Canada
  • A. 28
  • B. 31
  • C. 34
  • D. 37

Explanation: Afghanistan is administratively divided into 34 provinces, known locally as wilayat.

Correct answer: 34
  • A. Ulan Baatar
  • B. New Delhi
  • C. Islamabad
  • D. Riyadh

Explanation: Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, is widely regarded as the world's coldest national capital because of its high elevation and severe…

Correct answer: Ulan Baatar
  • A. Karachi
  • B. Khairpur
  • C. Badin
  • D. Shikarpur

Explanation: Kot Diji Fort is located near Kot Diji in Khairpur District, Sindh. The fort is also associated with the Kot Diji archaeological culture…

Correct answer: Khairpur
  • A. Steppes
  • B. Pampas
  • C. Downs
  • D. Prairies

Explanation: Australia's temperate grasslands are commonly called the Downs, especially the Darling Downs of Queensland.

Correct answer: Downs
  • A. South Sudan
  • B. East Timor
  • C. North Sudan
  • D. Kosovo

Explanation: South Sudan became independent from Sudan on 9 July 2011 and joined the United Nations shortly afterward.

Correct answer: South Sudan
  • A. Pakistan
  • B. Saudi Arabia
  • C. USA
  • D. China

Explanation: Saudi Arabia introduced an electronic tourist-visa system in 2019, opening the country more widely to international leisure visitors.

Correct answer: Saudi Arabia
  • A. Lahore
  • B. Ghazni
  • C. Peshawar
  • D. Karachi

Explanation: Peshawar is widely described as one of South Asia’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, with roots in the ancient Gandhara region.

Correct answer: Peshawar
  • A. China-Nepal
  • B. Turkey-India
  • C. Pakistan-China
  • D. India-Nepal

Explanation: The India-Nepal pipeline from Motihari to Amlekhgunj is commonly described as South Asia’s first cross-border petroleum pipeline.

Correct answer: India-Nepal