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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. International boundary
- B. 38 Parallel line
- C. Hinden berg line
- D. 37 Parallel line
Explanation: The US-Canada boundary is commonly called the International Boundary. The 37th and 38th parallel lines and the Hindenburg Line refer to…
Correct answer: International boundary- A. Australia
- B. South Africa
- C. NewZealand
- D. Zimbabwe
Explanation: South Africa is called the Land of Proteas, named after its national flower, the king protea.
Correct answer: South Africa- A. 3rd
- B. 4th
- C. 5th
- D. 6th
Explanation: Pakistan became the world’s fifth-most populous country after Indonesia, according to recent population estimates.
Correct answer: 5th- A. Yemen
- B. Canada
- C. Genoa
- D. Belgium
Explanation: Yemen lies across the Red Sea from Ethiopia, with the Bab-el-Mandeb strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
Correct answer: Yemen- A. Elysee Palace
- B. President's House
- C. Temple Trees
- D. None
Explanation: President’s House in Colombo is the official residence of Sri Lanka’s president.
Correct answer: President's House- A. Indonesia
- B. Veitnam
- C. Switzerland
- D. Italy
Explanation: Helvetia is the Latin name for Switzerland, which is why the country code CH comes from Confoederatio Helvetica.
Correct answer: Switzerland- A. Iran
- B. Syria
- C. Kuwait
- D. Qatar
Explanation: Al Jazeera is headquartered in Doha and was launched by the government of Qatar. Its Arabic name means 'the island' or 'the peninsula.'
Correct answer: Qatar- A. Arabian Sea
- B. Dead Sea
- C. Black Sea.
- D. Caspian Sea.
Explanation: The Dead Sea is famous for its extremely high salinity, caused largely by intense evaporation and the lack of an outlet.
Correct answer: Dead Sea- A. Humming Bird
- B. Ostrich
- C. Peregrine falcon
- D. Hen
Explanation: The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird, reaching over 300 km/h during a hunting dive.
Correct answer: Peregrine falcon- A. Rome
- B. Paris
- C. Colombia
- D. Kuala Lumpur
Explanation: The Petronas Towers stand in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and were once the world's tallest buildings.
Correct answer: Kuala Lumpur- A. 10,011
- B. 10,411
- C. 10,611
- D. 10,994
Explanation: The Mariana Trench reaches approximately 10,994 metres at Challenger Deep according to the commonly cited measurement in general-knowledge…
Correct answer: 10,994- A. Portugal
- B. Switzerland
- C. Turkey
- D. Egypt
Explanation: The Engadin Valley is a high Alpine valley in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.
Correct answer: Switzerland- A. Egypt
- B. Portugal
- C. Switzerland
- D. Turkey
Explanation: Lake Lucerne lies in central Switzerland and is known for its irregular outline, sharp bends, and four connected arms.
Correct answer: Switzerland- A. Maxico
- B. Islambad
- C. Dehli
- D. Quito
Explanation: Quito is Ecuador’s capital and is situated high in the Andes. Islamabad is Pakistan’s capital, while Delhi and Mexico City belong to India…
Correct answer: Quito- A. kurrange river
- B. Indus river
- C. Kabul river
- D. Chenab river
Explanation: Rawal Dam was built across the Korang, often spelled Kurrang, River near Islamabad.
Correct answer: kurrange river- A. 5400 MW
- B. 5000 MW
- C. 4500 MW
- D. 4000 MW.
Explanation: The planned installed power capacity of Diamer-Bhasha Dam is 4,500 MW. Its main purpose also includes water storage and irrigation…
Correct answer: 4500 MW- A. Turkey
- B. Portugal
- C. Switzerland
- D. Egypt
Explanation: The Sinai Peninsula is Egyptian territory, positioned between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
Correct answer: Egypt- A. Redwood
- B. Hawthorn
- C. Yellow Birch
- D. Basswood
Explanation: The tallest known trees belong to the redwood group, particularly the coast redwood species containing the giant tree Hyperion.
Correct answer: Redwood- A. Helsinki
- B. Dili
- C. Beirut
- D. Sydney
Explanation: Dili is the capital of East Timor, officially Timor-Leste, on the island of Timor.
Correct answer: Dili- A. Red Sea
- B. South China Sea
- C. Mediterranean Sea
- D. Caribbean Sea.
Explanation: Cyprus is an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and west of Syria. None of the other listed seas surrounds Cyprus.
Correct answer: Mediterranean Sea