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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. None of these
  • B. Peru
  • C. Argentina
  • D. New Zealand

Explanation: Huka Falls is a powerful waterfall on New Zealand’s Waikato River near Taupō.

Correct answer: New Zealand
  • A. China
  • B. India
  • C. Bangladesh
  • D. Pakistan

Explanation: China is widely regarded as the birthplace or motherland of rice cultivation, with archaeological evidence of rice farming there dating…

Correct answer: China
  • A. Dera Allah yar
  • B. Fareedabad
  • C. Noor pur
  • D. Bhand

Explanation: Chattan Pati is identified in this question as the former name of Fareedabad.

Correct answer: Fareedabad
  • A. Thar
  • B. Cholistan
  • C. Kharan
  • D. Thal

Explanation: The Thal Desert extends across parts of Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah and Khushab in Punjab.

Correct answer: Thal
  • A. Gwader Port
  • B. Port-Qasim
  • C. Karachi,
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Gwadar is Pakistan’s natural deep-sea port on the Arabian Sea, with deep water suitable for large vessels.

Correct answer: Gwader Port
  • A. 25km
  • B. 35km
  • C. 45km
  • D. 55km

Explanation: Port Qasim’s navigation channel is commonly given as approximately 45 kilometres long.

Correct answer: 45km
  • A. Caring the earth is mind-blowing
  • B. Being earth lover is awesome
  • C. Protect Our Species.
  • D. Love earth, go green and stay clean

Explanation: Earth Day 2019 used the theme “Protect Our Species,” highlighting the loss of biodiversity and the need to protect threatened plants and…

Correct answer: Protect Our Species.
  • A. Nagar valley
  • B. Hunza
  • C. Astore
  • D. Sikardu

Explanation: Rakaposhi rises in the Nagar Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan, in the present Nagar District.

Correct answer: Nagar valley
  • A. 3, January 2010
  • B. 4, January 2010
  • C. 5, jaunary 2010
  • D. 6, jaunary 2010Knowledge Management

Explanation: Attabad Lake was formed on 4 January 2010 when a massive landslide blocked the Hunza River.

Correct answer: 4, January 2010
  • A. Ahmad Lahori
  • B. Henry paul
  • C. Adrian Smith
  • D. Bill Bakar

Explanation: Adrian Smith was the chief architect of Burj Khalifa while working at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

Correct answer: Adrian Smith
  • A. Sindh
  • B. Punjab
  • C. N.W.F.P
  • D. Baluchistan

Explanation: Gedrosia was the ancient Greek name for the arid region corresponding mainly to modern Balochistan, through which Alexander’s army marched…

Correct answer: Baluchistan
  • A. 44
  • B. 4
  • C. 14
  • D. 24

Explanation: Stockholm is spread across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, earning it the nickname “Venice of the North.”

Correct answer: 14
  • A. Benin
  • B. Lesotho
  • C. Burkina Faso
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Basutoland was the former British name for Lesotho, a landlocked country surrounded by South Africa.

Correct answer: Lesotho
  • A. Australia
  • B. Italy
  • C. Vienna
  • D. UK

Explanation: Schwechat is the location of Vienna International Airport, officially Vienna Airport. The airport serves Austria’s capital, Vienna.

Correct answer: Vienna
  • A. None of these
  • B. 15200 Sq Km
  • C. 10900 Sq Km
  • D. 17300 Sq Km

Explanation: Chechnya covers approximately 17,300 square kilometres. It is a federal republic of Russia in the North Caucasus region.

Correct answer: 17300 Sq Km
  • A. North America
  • B. South America
  • C. Cuba
  • D. None of these

Explanation: North America is often called the world’s breadbasket because the United States and Canada produce and export enormous quantities of…

Correct answer: North America
  • A. Peru
  • B. Indonesia
  • C. Argentina
  • D. china

Explanation: Cueva de las Manos is in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, and is famous for its prehistoric stencilled handprints.

Correct answer: Argentina
  • A. Islamabad
  • B. Lahore
  • C. Karachi
  • D. Bahawalpur

Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Medical College is located in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan, and is affiliated with Bahawal Victoria Hospital.

Correct answer: Bahawalpur
  • A. Rupee
  • B. Dinar
  • C. Peso
  • D. Euro

Explanation: Mauritius uses the Mauritian rupee, divided into 100 cents. The peso, dinar and euro are currencies used in other countries or regions.

Correct answer: Rupee
  • A. Pakistan China
  • B. Pakistan and India
  • C. Pakistan Afghanistan
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Radcliffe Line was drawn in 1947 to divide British India into areas assigned to Pakistan and India.

Correct answer: Pakistan and India