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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. Gorilla
- B. Giraffe
- C. Monkey
- D. None of these
Explanation: The gorilla is the largest living primate, with adult males often weighing well over 150 kilograms.
Correct answer: Gorilla- A. Panipat India
- B. Cherrapunji India
- C. Murray Pakistan
- D. Antarctica
Explanation: Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, India, is famous for exceptionally heavy rainfall and recorded 26,461 mm in 1860–61.
Correct answer: Cherrapunji India- A. Winter Princess
- B. Summer princess
- C. Winter Queen
- D. Summer Queen
Explanation: Chambeli, or jasmine, is popularly called the “Queen of Summer” in Pakistan because it blooms and perfumes the air during the warm season.
Correct answer: Summer Queen- A. Ebenezer place
- B. Vicolo della virilita
- C. Yonge street
- D. None of these
Explanation: Ebenezer Place in Wick, Scotland, is widely recognized as the world’s shortest street, measuring roughly 2.06 metres.
Correct answer: Ebenezer place- A. Shark
- B. Moray Eal
- C. Dolphin
- D. Lenok
Explanation: Moray eels can move backward, unlike most fish, by using undulating body movements and their second set of jaws to help pull food into the…
Correct answer: Moray Eal- A. Mughal ruler
- B. Indigo plant
- C. Butterfly
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Indian purple emperor is a species of butterfly found in the Indian subcontinent and nearby regions.
Correct answer: Butterfly- A. None of these
- B. Indus dolphin
- C. Trout
- D. Masheer
Explanation: The mahseer, especially the Himalayan or golden mahseer, is recognized as Pakistan’s national fish.
Correct answer: Masheer- A. Balochistan
- B. Kpk
- C. Sindh
- D. None of these
Explanation: Balochistan contains Pakistan’s principal volcanic zones, including the Chagai volcanic arc and several mud-volcano fields.
Correct answer: Balochistan- A. 2011
- B. 2010
- C. 2012
- D. None of these
Explanation: Tor Zawar, a small volcano in Balochistan, erupted in 2010, marking Pakistan’s first confirmed volcanic eruption in modern records.
Correct answer: 2010- A. Hingol volcano
- B. Chandargup volcano
- C. Tor zawar volcano
- D. None of these
Explanation: Tor Zawar is the volcano in Balochistan associated with Pakistan’s 2010 lava eruption.
Correct answer: Tor zawar volcano- A. Nile
- B. Amazon
- C. None of these
- D. Congo
Explanation: The Congo River is generally regarded as the world’s deepest river, with measured depths exceeding 200 metres in places.
Correct answer: Congo- A. Faisal mosque
- B. Masjid e tooba
- C. Masjid e wazir khan
- D. None of these
Explanation: Masjid-e-Tooba in Karachi is popularly called Gol Masjid and is known for its large single dome.
Correct answer: Masjid e tooba- A. N5
- B. M5
- C. N10
- D. M10
Explanation: The Makran Coastal Highway is designated National Highway N-10. Routes beginning with M are motorways, not national highways.
Correct answer: N10- A. York shire
- B. None of these
- C. New York
- D. Toronto
Explanation: Toronto was nicknamed “Muddy York” because its early roads became extremely muddy, especially before modern paving and drainage.
Correct answer: Toronto- A. Lev
- B. Euro
- C. Colon
- D. Peso
Explanation: Bulgaria uses the lev, whose plural form is leva. The euro is used by several European Union countries, but Bulgaria has not adopted it as…
Correct answer: Lev- A. Sindh
- B. Punjab
- C. KPK
- D. Lahore
Explanation: Punjab is Pakistan’s main agricultural province and is often associated with abundant crop production, making it the intended answer.
Correct answer: Punjab- A. Malaysia
- B. Canada
- C. Thailand
- D. England
Explanation: Maya Beach, often called Maya Bay, is on Ko Phi Phi Leh in Thailand. It became especially famous after appearing in the film The Beach.
Correct answer: Thailand- A. Holy see
- B. Spain
- C. Mexico city
- D. Vatican city
Explanation: Vatican City is a sovereign city-state whose entire territory consists of one city, and Vatican City is also its capital.
Correct answer: Vatican city- A. 1963
- B. 1962
- C. 1961
- D. None of these
Explanation: Pakistan’s first offshore exploratory well was drilled in 1963 in its coastal waters.
Correct answer: 1963- A. 28
- B. 35
- C. 40
- D. 38South Asians & Diaspora
Explanation: India reportedly discovered the Bombay High offshore oilfield after about 40 unsuccessful drilling attempts.
Correct answer: 40