World Geography MCQs

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World Geography MCQs

Practice World Geography MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering continents, oceans, countries, capitals, major rivers, mountains, deserts, climate regions, important geographical features, world resources and global geography topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #1
Which is the largest continent in the world by area?
A. Africa
B. Europe
C. North America
D. Asia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Asia is the largest continent in the world, covering about 30% of Earth's land area.
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Question #2
Which is the smallest continent in the world?
A. Australia
B. Antarctica
C. South America
D. Europe
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Australia is the smallest continent by land area.
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Question #3
Which ocean is the largest in the world?
A. Pacific Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Arctic Ocean
D. Atlantic Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
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Question #4
Which country has the largest land area in the world?
A. USA
B. Canada
C. Russia
D. China
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Russia is the largest country in the world, covering over 17 million square kilometers.
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Question #5
What is the capital of Australia?
A. Canberra
B. Sydney
C. Perth
D. Melbourne
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
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Question #6
Which river is the longest in the world?
A. Mississippi
B. Yangtze
C. Nile
D. Amazon
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Nile River is traditionally considered the longest river in the world.
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Question #7
Which is the largest desert in the world?
A. Gobi Desert
B. Sahara Desert
C. Antarctic Desert
D. Arabian Desert
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Antarctica is technically the world's largest desert due to its extremely low precipitation.
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Question #8
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?
A. Tanzania
B. Kenya
C. Uganda
D. Ethiopia
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is located in Tanzania.
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Question #9
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
A. South Korea
B. China
C. Japan
D. Thailand
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies east of the Asian mainland.
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Question #10
Which is the largest island in the world?
A. Greenland
B. Borneo
C. Madagascar
D. New Guinea
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Greenland is the world's largest island that is not considered a continent.
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Question #11
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of:
A. South Africa
B. Australia
C. Indonesia
D. Brazil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Great Barrier Reef lies off the northeastern coast of Australia.
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Question #12
Which country has the largest population in the world?
A. Indonesia
B. USA
C. India
D. China
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
India surpassed China to become the world's most populous country.
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Question #13
Which strait separates Asia from North America?
A. Bering Strait
B. Strait of Gibraltar
C. Malacca Strait
D. Bosporus Strait
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Bering Strait separates Russia (Asia) from Alaska (North America).
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Question #14
What is the capital of Brazil?
A. Sao Paulo
B. Brasilia
C. Salvador
D. Rio de Janeiro
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Brasilia became the capital of Brazil in 1960.
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Question #15
Which is the deepest ocean trench in the world?
A. Peru-Chile Trench
B. Puerto Rico Trench
C. Mariana Trench
D. Java Trench
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is the deepest known ocean trench.
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Question #16
Which country is known as the 'Land of Thousand Lakes'?
A. Finland
B. Iceland
C. Norway
D. Sweden
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Finland is famous for its thousands of lakes and islands.
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Question #17
Which river flows through Egypt?
A. Niger
B. Zambezi
C. Nile
D. Congo
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Nile River is Egypt's lifeline and one of the world's longest rivers.
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Question #18
Which is the largest freshwater lake by area in the world?
A. Lake Baikal
B. Lake Victoria
C. Caspian Sea
D. Lake Superior
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by surface area.
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Question #19
Lake Baikal is located in which country?
A. Mongolia
B. China
C. Canada
D. Russia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lake Baikal in Russia is the deepest freshwater lake in the world.
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Question #20
Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
A. India
B. Brazil
C. Vietnam
D. Colombia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Brazil has been the world's leading coffee producer for many years.
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