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 #221
What is the capital of Paraguay?
A. Encarnacion
B. Asuncion
C. Ciudad del Este
D. Concepcion
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Asuncion is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.
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Question #222
Which country is known as the 'Land of Windmills'?
A. Belgium
B. Denmark
C. Netherlands
D. Germany
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Netherlands is famous worldwide for its traditional windmills.
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Question #223
What is the capital of Tanzania?
A. Mwanza
B. Dodoma
C. Dar es Salaam
D. Arusha
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dodoma is the official capital of Tanzania.
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Question #224
Which country is the largest producer of platinum in the world?
A. South Africa
B. Zimbabwe
C. Russia
D. Canada
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
South Africa dominates global platinum production.
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Question #225
The Great Basin Desert is located in:
A. Argentina
B. United States
C. Mexico
D. Australia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Great Basin Desert lies mainly in Nevada and surrounding states in the USA.
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Question #226
Which country is called the 'Land of White Lily'?
A. Belarus
B. France
C. Finland
D. Canada
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
France is historically associated with the fleur-de-lis (white lily).
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Question #227
Which river is known as the 'Blue Nile' source river?
A. Sobat
B. Atbara
C. Lake Tana
D. Tekeze
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Blue Nile originates from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.
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Question #228
What is the capital of Lithuania?
A. Siauliai
B. Kaunas
C. Klaipeda
D. Vilnius
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania.
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Question #229
Which country has the largest proven reserves of iron ore?
A. Brazil
B. India
C. Russia
D. Australia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Australia possesses some of the world's largest iron ore reserves.
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Question #230
Which canal connects the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean?
A. Panama Canal
B. Kiel Canal
C. Corinth Canal
D. Suez Canal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America.
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Question #231
What is the capital of Latvia?
A. Daugavpils
B. Liepaja
C. Jelgava
D. Riga
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia.
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Question #232
Which country is the world's largest producer of bananas?
A. India
B. Brazil
C. Philippines
D. Ecuador
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India is the world's largest producer of bananas.
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Question #233
The Great Slave Lake is located in which country?
A. USA
B. Norway
C. Russia
D. Canada
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Great Slave Lake is located in Canada's Northwest Territories.
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Question #234
What is the capital of Estonia?
A. Tartu
B. Narva
C. Tallinn
D. Parnu
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia.
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Question #235
Which country is known as the 'Land of Tulips'?
A. Belgium
B. Netherlands
C. Austria
D. Switzerland
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Netherlands is world-famous for tulip cultivation.
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Question #236
Which mountain pass connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean?
A. Bosporus
B. Strait of Gibraltar
C. Bering Strait
D. Bab-el-Mandeb
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Strait of Gibraltar links the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean.
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Question #237
What is the capital of Botswana?
A. Kasane
B. Gaborone
C. Maun
D. Francistown
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana.
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Question #238
Which country is the largest producer of rice in the world?
A. India
B. China
C. Bangladesh
D. Indonesia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
China is the world's largest producer of rice, followed by India.
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Question #239
The Sea of Marmara is located entirely within:
A. Russia
B. Italy
C. Greece
D. Turkey
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Sea of Marmara lies entirely within Turkey and connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea.
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Question #240
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun' because the sun remains visible for 24 hours during summer in some regions?
A. Sweden
B. Iceland
C. Finland
D. Norway
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Norway lies within the Arctic Circle, where the Midnight Sun phenomenon occurs during summer.
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