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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. Congo
- B. Mexico
- C. Spain
- D. Chile
Explanation: Iran covers about 1.65 million square kilometres, while Mexico covers about 1.96 million, making Mexico the closest in area among the…
Correct answer: Mexico- A. Eritrea
- B. Ethiopia
- C. Gabon
- D. Gambia
Explanation: Ethiopia follows a calendar with 13 months: twelve months of 30 days each plus a short thirteenth month.
Correct answer: Ethiopia- A. Dharamshala
- B. Coorg
- C. Manali
- D. Darjeeling
Explanation: Coorg, also called Kodagu, is known as the “Scotland of India” because of its green hills, cool climate and scenic landscapes.
Correct answer: Coorg- A. Himachal Pradesh
- B. Tamil Nadu
- C. Kerala
- D. Goa
Explanation: Kerala is famous for its extensive network of lagoons, lakes and canals known as the Kerala backwaters.
Correct answer: Kerala- A. Japan
- B. China
- C. South Korea
- D. Thialand
Explanation: Suneung, officially the College Scholastic Ability Test, is South Korea's highly competitive university entrance examination.
Correct answer: South Korea- A. Cuba
- B. Romania
- C. Thialand
- D. Cambodia
Explanation: Bucharest is both the capital and largest city of Romania. It lies in the country's southeastern region and is its principal political and…
Correct answer: Romania- A. Indonesia
- B. Maldives
- C. Korea
- D. Japan
Explanation: Indonesia, the Maldives and Japan are island groups or archipelagic countries. Korea is a peninsula, so it is not an archipelago.
Correct answer: Korea- A. 7,139
- B. 7500
- C. 8300
- D. 9000
Explanation: Ethnologue lists roughly 7,100 living languages worldwide, with the exact total changing as languages are newly documented or…
Correct answer: 7,139- A. Australia
- B. New Zealand
- C. Papua New Guinea
- D. Not associated with any one
Explanation: The Cook Islands is self-governing but remains in free association with New Zealand, which handles matters such as defence and external…
Correct answer: New Zealand- A. Avarua
- B. Amuri
- C. Tahuhunu
- D. Auckland
Explanation: Avarua, on the island of Rarotonga, is the capital and principal settlement of the Cook Islands.
Correct answer: Avarua- A. Indonesia
- B. Russia
- C. Egypt
- D. England
Explanation: Stonehenge stands on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. Its massive stones and lintels make it an exceptional prehistoric monument and…
Correct answer: England- A. Denmark
- B. Sweden
- C. Norway
- D. Mexico
Explanation: The Human Library began in Copenhagen, Denmark, where people volunteer to be ‘books’ whose life experiences can be discussed by readers.
Correct answer: Denmark- A. Japan
- B. South Africa
- C. Zimbabwe
- D. Spain
- E. Canada
Explanation: Zimbabwe recognises 16 official languages, the highest number among the listed countries.
Correct answer: Zimbabwe- A. Neva
- B. Dvina
- C. Klyazma
- D. Volga
Explanation: Sungir lies near the Klyazma River in the Vladimir region of western Russia.
Correct answer: Klyazma- A. Egypt
- B. Indonesia
- C. Pakistan
- D. Russia
Explanation: The Sungir archaeological site is near Vladimir in western Russia. It is famous for its Upper Paleolithic human burials and ivory artefacts.
Correct answer: Russia- A. India
- B. Sri Lank
- C. Bhutan
- D. Nepal
Explanation: The Lotus Temple is in New Delhi, India. It is a Bahá’í House of Worship recognised for its distinctive lotus-shaped design.
Correct answer: India- A. River of five colors
- B. Melted rainbow
- C. liquid rainbow
- D. Rainbow river
- E. All of these
Explanation: Caño Cristales in Colombia is famous for its vivid aquatic plants and is commonly called the River of Five Colors or the Liquid Rainbow.
Correct answer: All of these- A. Turkey
- B. India
- C. Malaysia
- D. Indonesia
- E. Russia
Explanation: The Istiqlal Mosque, Indonesia’s largest mosque, is located in Jakarta.
Correct answer: Indonesia- A. Vall River
- B. Orange River
- C. Table River
- D. Red River
Explanation: The Orange River is South Africa’s longest and one of its most important rivers, flowing westward to the Atlantic Ocean and partly forming…
Correct answer: Orange River- A. Lebanon
- B. Israel
- C. Jordan
- D. Syria
Explanation: The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake in northern Israel, also known as Lake Tiberias or Lake Kinneret.
Correct answer: Israel