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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. Thumpo
- B. Kosovo
- C. Davo City
- D. Melbourne
Explanation: The intended spelling is Pristina, which is the capital of Kosovo. Thimphu is Bhutan’s capital, while Davao City is in the Philippines and…
Correct answer: Kosovo- A. North America
- B. Oceania
- C. Antarcatica
- D. All
Explanation: North America, Oceania and Antarctica have no sovereign landlocked countries. Thus all the listed continents fit the description.
Correct answer: All- A. Giant Panda
- B. Kangaroo
- C. Gray wolf
- D. Bear
Explanation: The giant panda is China’s national animal and an internationally recognised symbol of the country’s wildlife.
Correct answer: Giant Panda- A. USA
- B. Brazil
- C. Italy
- D. None
Explanation: Brazil is traditionally called the Land of Palms, a reference to its abundant palm trees and tropical vegetation.
Correct answer: Brazil- A. New Delhi
- B. Male
- C. Dhaka
- D. Neypidya
Explanation: Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, located on the Buriganga River.
Correct answer: Dhaka- A. None
- B. Jasmine
- C. Tulips
- D. Rose
Explanation: The rose was designated the national floral emblem of the United States in 1986.
Correct answer: Rose- A. Maldives
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. Bangladesh
- D. Myanmar
Explanation: Sri Lanka is called the teardrop of India because its island shape lies just southeast of the Indian peninsula.
Correct answer: Sri Lanka- A. Dehli
- B. Gurdaspur
- C. Jaipur
- D. Patna
Explanation: Jaipur is known as India’s Pink City because much of its historic centre was painted pink in 1877 to welcome the Prince of Wales.
Correct answer: Jaipur- A. Netherlands
- B. England
- C. South Africa
- D. Laos
Explanation: Laos is traditionally called the Land of a Million Elephants, a name linked to the historic kingdom of Lan Xang.
Correct answer: Laos- A. Chile
- B. Brazil
- C. south Africa
- D. None
Explanation: Chile is often called the land or country of poets because it produced internationally celebrated poets such as Pablo Neruda and Gabriela…
Correct answer: Chile- A. Mexico
- B. Italy
- C. Jordan
- D. Spain
Explanation: Petra, the ancient rock-cut city and archaeological site, is located in Jordan.
Correct answer: Jordan- A. Thailand
- B. USA
- C. England
- D. None
Explanation: “Land of Hope and Glory” is a patriotic expression associated especially with England and its famous British song.
Correct answer: England- A. Nyasaland
- B. None
- C. Congo
- D. Magyar
Explanation: Magyar is the Hungarian name for the Hungarian people and language, and “Magyar” is commonly given in general-knowledge books as Hungary's…
Correct answer: Magyar- A. USA
- B. Italy
- C. Germany
- D. None
Explanation: The United States is widely known by the phrase “land of opportunity” because of its association with economic mobility and immigration.
Correct answer: USA- A. U.S.A
- B. U.K
- C. Morocco
- D. Canada
Explanation: Tanger Med is a major deep-water port in Morocco, situated near Tangier on the Strait of Gibraltar.
Correct answer: Morocco- A. Egypt
- B. Japan
- C. Italy
- D. Spain
Explanation: Algeciras is a major Spanish port on the Bay of Algeciras, opposite Gibraltar. It is one of Spain's principal container and ferry ports.
Correct answer: Spain- A. Japan
- B. Indonesia
- C. Nepal
- D. India
Explanation: The Port of Kobe is located in Kobe, Japan, and is one of the country's important international ports.
Correct answer: Japan- A. PAKISTAN
- B. BELGIUM
- C. USA
- D. RUSSAIA
Explanation: VRT is Belgium's public broadcasting organisation for the Dutch-speaking Flemish Community and provides news through channels such as VRT…
Correct answer: BELGIUM- A. Farmosa
- B. Malaya
- C. Ceylon
- D. Helvetia
Explanation: Helvetia is the Latin name historically associated with Switzerland and survives in the country's abbreviation, CH, from Confoederatio…
Correct answer: Helvetia- A. Jump
- B. Walk
- C. Run
- D. Drink
Explanation: Elephants cannot jump because all four feet cannot leave the ground simultaneously; their heavy body structure and leg mechanics allow…
Correct answer: Jump