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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. Venezuela
- B. USA
- C. Canada
- D. South Africa
Explanation: Tugela Falls is in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, within the Drakensberg mountains.
Correct answer: South Africa- A. Jamshoro
- B. Hyderabad
- C. Thatta
- D. Dadu
Explanation: Kai Valley is an ancient archaeological valley in Jamshoro District of Sindh.
Correct answer: Jamshoro- A. Asian
- B. African
- C. Australian
- D. North American
Explanation: The Sahara occupies much of North Africa and stretches across several countries south of the Mediterranean.
Correct answer: African- A. Ottawa
- B. Dili
- C. Seoul
- D. Bangkok
Explanation: Dili is the capital and largest city of East Timor, officially called Timor-Leste.
Correct answer: Dili- A. United States
- B. India
- C. China
- D. North Korea
Explanation: China has the world's largest active military, with the People's Liberation Army numbering more personnel than the forces of India, the…
Correct answer: China- A. Bhutan
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. India
- D. Pakistan
Explanation: Among the listed South Asian countries, Bhutan has the highest share of people living in urban areas.
Correct answer: Bhutan- A. Nepal
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. Bangladesh
- D. Japan
Explanation: Jaffna is a major city and cultural centre in northern Sri Lanka. It lies on the Jaffna Peninsula, close to the northern tip of the island.
Correct answer: Sri Lanka- A. Bali
- B. Bangkok
- C. Thailand
- D. Vietnam
Explanation: The baht is the official currency of Thailand, written as THB in international currency codes.
Correct answer: Thailand- A. New York
- B. Karachi
- C. Tokyo
- D. Beijing
Explanation: A widely reported record traffic jam occurred near Beijing in 2010 and stretched for roughly 100 kilometres.
Correct answer: Beijing- A. China
- B. India
- C. Colombia
- D. South Africa
Explanation: India has the world's largest tiger population, supported by extensive tiger reserves and nationwide conservation programmes.
Correct answer: India- A. Russia
- B. Canada
- C. Australia
- D. Turkey
Explanation: The Snowy Mountains are in southeastern Australia, mainly in New South Wales.
Correct answer: Australia- A. Mount Elbert
- B. Mount Rainier
- C. Pikes Peak
- D. Mount Whitney
Explanation: Mount Whitney, at about 4,421 metres, is the highest peak in the 48 contiguous United States.
Correct answer: Mount Whitney- A. Topeka
- B. Abeline
- C. Omaha
- D. Wichita
Explanation: Topeka is derived from a Kansa or Kaw language term associated with digging or harvesting potatoes.
Correct answer: Topeka- A. Wadi Halfa (Sudan)
- B. Dallol (Ethiopia)
- C. Death Valley (California)
- D. Kebili (Tunisia)
Explanation: The World Meteorological Organization recognizes Furnace Creek in California’s Death Valley as the site of the highest reliably recorded…
Correct answer: Death Valley (California)- A. Syria & Lebanon
- B. Jordan & Kuwait
- C. Qatar & Yemen
- D. Iran & Iraq
Explanation: The Shatt al-Arab, called Arvand Rud in Iran, is formed by the Tigris and Euphrates and runs along the Iran-Iraq boundary before reaching…
Correct answer: Iran & Iraq- A. India
- B. China
- C. Nepal
- D. Russia
Explanation: The Gangotri Glacier lies in Uttarakhand, northern India, and is one of the main sources of the Bhagirathi River, a headstream of the…
Correct answer: India- A. Japan
- B. Australia
- C. China
- D. North pole
Explanation: Bondi Beach is a famous coastal beach in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Correct answer: Australia- A. America
- B. Canada
- C. Australia
- D. China
Explanation: China is the world’s largest coal producer by a substantial margin and also consumes much of the coal it mines.
Correct answer: China- A. Pangolin
- B. Rhinoceros
- C. Elephant
- D. Turtles
Explanation: Pangolins are widely described as the world’s most illegally trafficked mammals because their scales and meat are in high demand.
Correct answer: Pangolin- A. Delhi
- B. Aligarh
- C. Bombay
- D. Madras
Explanation: Jamia Millia Islamia is a central university located in New Delhi, India.
Correct answer: Delhi