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 #21
What is the capital of South Africa's administrative government?
A. Pretoria
B. Durban
C. Johannesburg
D. Cape Town
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Pretoria serves as South Africa's administrative capital.
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Question #22
Which country contains the majority of the Amazon Rainforest?
A. Brazil
B. Peru
C. Colombia
D. Venezuela
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
About 60% of the Amazon Rainforest lies within Brazil.
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Question #23
Which is the coldest continent on Earth?
A. Antarctica
B. Europe
C. North America
D. Asia
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent.
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Question #24
The Gobi Desert is located in:
A. Australia
B. China and Mongolia
C. Africa
D. Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Gobi Desert spans parts of northern China and southern Mongolia.
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Question #25
Which country is known as the 'Land of Midnight Sun'?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Norway
D. Spain
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Norway experiences the Midnight Sun phenomenon during summer in Arctic regions.
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Question #26
Which ocean lies between Africa, Asia and Australia?
A. Indian Ocean
B. Arctic Ocean
C. Pacific Ocean
D. Atlantic Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Indian Ocean is bounded by Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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Question #27
What is the capital of New Zealand?
A. Auckland
B. Christchurch
C. Wellington
D. Hamilton
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand.
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Question #28
Which country is the largest producer of natural rubber?
A. India
B. Thailand
C. Malaysia
D. Brazil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Thailand is the world's leading producer and exporter of natural rubber.
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Question #29
Which sea separates Europe and Africa?
A. Red Sea
B. Arabian Sea
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. Black Sea
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Mediterranean Sea lies between Europe and Africa.
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Question #30
Which country has the most volcanoes in the world?
A. Japan
B. Chile
C. Philippines
D. Indonesia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Indonesia has the highest number of active volcanoes in the world.
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Question #31
What is the capital of Turkey?
A. Izmir
B. Bursa
C. Istanbul
D. Ankara
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey.
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Question #32
Which river passes through London?
A. Danube
B. Thames
C. Seine
D. Rhine
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The River Thames flows through London in England.
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Question #33
The Pampas grasslands are located in:
A. Argentina
B. South Africa
C. USA
D. Australia
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Pampas are fertile grasslands found mainly in Argentina.
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Question #34
Which country is famous for the fjords?
A. Portugal
B. Italy
C. Norway
D. Greece
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Norway is world-famous for its deep glacial fjords.
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Question #35
What is the capital of Egypt?
A. Alexandria
B. Cairo
C. Giza
D. Luxor
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt.
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Question #36
Which is the world's largest coral reef system?
A. Red Sea Reef
B. Great Barrier Reef
C. Belize Reef
D. Florida Reef
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system on Earth.
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Question #37
Which continent has no permanent human population?
A. Australia
B. Africa
C. South America
D. Antarctica
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Antarctica has no permanent residents, only temporary research personnel.
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Question #38
Which country is known as the 'Sugar Bowl of the World'?
A. India
B. Cuba
C. Thailand
D. Brazil
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Cuba has historically been known as the Sugar Bowl of the World due to its sugar production.
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Question #39
The Danube River flows into which sea?
A. Black Sea
B. Baltic Sea
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. North Sea
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Danube River empties into the Black Sea through the Danube Delta.
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Question #40
Which country shares the longest international border with the United States?
A. Mexico
B. Russia
C. Canada
D. Greenland
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Canada shares the world's longest international border with the United States.
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