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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. Azerbijan
  • B. USA
  • C. Chili
  • D. Panama

Explanation: Gatun Lake is a large artificial lake in Panama, formed during construction of the Panama Canal.

Correct answer: Panama
  • A. Saudi Arabia
  • B. Slovenia
  • C. Swedon
  • D. South Africa

Explanation: SNAS Aviation, also known as National Air Services in its aviation context, is associated with Saudi Arabia.

Correct answer: Saudi Arabia
  • A. Helsinki
  • B. Niamey
  • C. Abuja
  • D. ulaanbator

Explanation: Abuja became Nigeria's capital in 1991, replacing Lagos. Niamey is the capital of Niger, while Helsinki and Ulaanbaatar belong to Finland…

Correct answer: Abuja
  • A. Croatia
  • B. Iran
  • C. None
  • D. Seychelles

Explanation: The Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee as its currency. Croatia uses the euro, Iran uses the rial, and Pakistan and India are not among…

Correct answer: Seychelles
  • A. Lavender
  • B. Flor De Maga
  • C. Corn Poppy
  • D. Rose

Explanation: Lavender is commonly cited as Portugal's national flower, although the designation is largely traditional rather than a clearly formal…

Correct answer: Lavender
  • A. Lily
  • B. Corn Poppy
  • C. Lavender
  • D. Flor De Maga.

Explanation: The corn poppy is widely recognized as Poland's national flower and is also strongly associated with remembrance of wartime dead.

Correct answer: Corn Poppy
  • A. Cantata
  • B. Rose
  • C. Corn Poppy
  • D. Sampaguita

Explanation: Sampaguita, a fragrant white jasmine, is the national flower of the Philippines.

Correct answer: Sampaguita
  • A. Lily
  • B. Red Rose
  • C. Sampaguita
  • D. Cantuta

Explanation: Cantuta, also called the sacred flower of the Incas, is Peru's national flower.

Correct answer: Cantuta
  • A. Laos
  • B. Cambodia
  • C. Vietnam
  • D. Myanmar

Explanation: Vientiane is both the capital and largest city of Laos, located on the Mekong River near the Thai border.

Correct answer: Laos
  • A. Bihar
  • B. Maharashtra
  • C. Indhra Pardesh
  • D. Gujrat

Explanation: Mumbai lies in Maharashtra on India's west coast and serves as the state's capital.

Correct answer: Maharashtra
  • A. Nepal
  • B. Jamaica
  • C. Jordan
  • D. Japan

Explanation: Jiji Press is Japan's major news agency, founded in 1901. Its name can be confused with agencies from other countries, but the country…

Correct answer: Japan
  • A. Russia
  • B. Romania
  • C. Iran
  • D. Iraq

Explanation: RIA Novosti was a Russian state news agency and later became part of the Rossiya Segodnya media group.

Correct answer: Russia
  • A. Pink Rose
  • B. Padauk
  • C. Dahlia
  • D. Lily

Explanation: Padauk, a bright yellow flowering tree, is regarded as Myanmar's national flower and is especially associated with the Thingyan festival.

Correct answer: Padauk
  • A. Padauk
  • B. Lily
  • C. Red Rhododendron
  • D. Kowhai

Explanation: Nepal's national flower is the red rhododendron, locally known as Lali Gurans.

Correct answer: Red Rhododendron
  • A. Kowhai
  • B. Lily
  • C. Red Rhododendron
  • D. Padauk

Explanation: The kowhai, a tree with yellow flowers, is commonly recognised as New Zealand's national flower.

Correct answer: Kowhai
  • A. Pink Rose
  • B. Dahlia
  • C. Maltese Centaury
  • D. Opium Poppy

Explanation: Mexico's national flower is the dahlia, a flowering plant native to Mexico. It was declared the country's national flower in 1963.

Correct answer: Dahlia
  • A. Poinciana Delonix
  • B. Pink Rose
  • C. Bunga Raya(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
  • D. Opium Poppy

Explanation: Bunga Raya is the Malay name for Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Malaysia’s national flower.

Correct answer: Bunga Raya(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
  • A. Poinciana Delonix
  • B. Bunga Raya
  • C. Pink Rose
  • D. Opium Poppy

Explanation: The poppy is associated with Macedonia, and the option given for it is opium poppy.

Correct answer: Opium Poppy
  • A. Spain
  • B. South Sudan
  • C. Suriname
  • D. Somalia

Explanation: Juba is the capital of South Sudan, located in the country’s southern region along the White Nile.

Correct answer: South Sudan
  • A. New zealand
  • B. Finland
  • C. Ireland
  • D. Poland

Explanation: Valentia Island lies off County Kerry on Ireland’s southwest coast. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge and is known for its…

Correct answer: Ireland