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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. Scorpio
  • B. Leo
  • C. Gemini
  • D. Aquarius

Explanation: Aquarius is symbolised by the Water Bearer, although it is an air sign in Western astrology rather than a water sign.

Correct answer: Aquarius
  • A. Dhaka
  • B. Ajmaan
  • C. Hanoi
  • D. none of these

Explanation: Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and lies in the country’s northern region.

Correct answer: Hanoi
  • A. largest railway station
  • B. highest railway station
  • C. longest railway station
  • D. none of these

Explanation: New York’s Grand Central Terminal is commonly described as the world’s largest railway station by number of platforms, with 44 platforms.

Correct answer: largest railway station
  • A. Arabia
  • B. Asia
  • C. Africa
  • D. Europe

Explanation: The Arabian Peninsula is the world's largest peninsula, bordered by the Red Sea, Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf.

Correct answer: Arabia
  • A. 1063
  • B. 1067
  • C. 1073
  • D. 1077

Explanation: The Eiffel Tower is about 1,063 feet high, equal to approximately 324 metres, using its commonly cited height.

Correct answer: 1063
  • A. United States
  • B. Canada
  • C. China
  • D. United Kingdom

Explanation: The Delaware River flows through the northeastern United States, forming parts of the borders of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and…

Correct answer: United States
  • A. Nigeria
  • B. Libya
  • C. Egypt
  • D. Palestine

Explanation: The Suez Canal crosses Egypt and connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea.

Correct answer: Egypt
  • A. Sahara Desert
  • B. Arabian Desert
  • C. Cholistan Desert
  • D. Arctic Desert

Explanation: Sahara is commonly identified in general-knowledge texts as the hottest major desert, although the Lut Desert records the highest…

Correct answer: Sahara Desert
  • A. Atlantic
  • B. Arctic
  • C. Indian
  • D. Pacific

Explanation: The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the five oceans. The Pacific is the largest, while the Atlantic and Indian oceans are…

Correct answer: Arctic
  • A. Atlantic
  • B. Arctic
  • C. Indian
  • D. Pacific

Explanation: The Atlantic Ocean is the world's second-largest ocean after the Pacific. The Indian Ocean ranks third, and the Arctic is the smallest.

Correct answer: Atlantic
  • A. Atlantic
  • B. Arctic
  • C. Indian
  • D. Pacific

Explanation: The Pacific Ocean covers more area than any other ocean and extends between Asia and Australia on one side and the Americas on the other.

Correct answer: Pacific
  • A. Earth
  • B. Mars
  • C. Jupiter
  • D. Saturn

Explanation: Jupiter is the largest planet, with a mass greater than all the other planets combined.

Correct answer: Jupiter
  • A. Bhutan
  • B. Bangladesh
  • C. Indonesia
  • D. nepal

Explanation: The taka is the national currency of Bangladesh, written as BDT. Bhutan uses the ngultrum, Indonesia the rupiah, and Nepal the rupee.

Correct answer: Bangladesh
  • A. 5
  • B. 6
  • C. 7
  • D. 8

Explanation: Modern geography recognises five oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic.

Correct answer: 5
  • A. Antarctica
  • B. Australia
  • C. Africa
  • D. Europe

Explanation: Australia is the smallest continent by area, covering about 7.7 million square kilometres.

Correct answer: Australia
  • A. Jog Falls
  • B. Kanchenjunga Falls
  • C. Kunchikal Falls
  • D. Nohkhalikai Falls

Explanation: Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka is generally listed as India's highest waterfall, with a total height of about 455 metres.

Correct answer: Kunchikal Falls
  • A. Japan and China
  • B. Japna and Russia
  • C. China and Philippines
  • D. USA and Russia

Explanation: The Senkaku Islands are administered by Japan but claimed by China, which calls them the Diaoyu Islands.

Correct answer: Japan and China
  • A. Greece
  • B. Spain
  • C. Italy
  • D. Latvia

Explanation: Pamplona is a city in northern Spain and hosts the famous Running of the Bulls during the festival of San Fermín.

Correct answer: Spain
  • A. Raflessia Arnoldi
  • B. Cactus
  • C. Pitcher plant
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Rafflesia arnoldii produces the world's largest individual flower and emits an odour resembling rotten flesh to attract carrion flies for…

Correct answer: Raflessia Arnoldi
  • A. Turkmenistan
  • B. Serbia
  • C. Azerbaijan
  • D. Tajikistan

Explanation: Azerbaijan is one of the three South Caucasus states, alongside Armenia and Georgia.

Correct answer: Azerbaijan