World Geography MCQs

Geography GK

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 #401
Which is the capital of Nicaragua?
A. Leon
B. Granada
C. Managua
D. Masaya

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Managua is the capital of Nicaragua.

This question belongs to: Geography GK World Geography
Question #402
Which is the capital of Belize?
A. San Ignacio
B. Belize City
C. Orange Walk
D. Belmopan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Belmopan is the capital of Belize.

This question belongs to: Geography GK World Geography
Question #403
Which is the capital of Luxembourg?
A. Luxembourg City
B. Dudelange
C. Differdange
D. Esch-sur-Alzette

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Luxembourg City is the capital of Luxembourg.

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Question #404
Which is the capital of Slovakia?
A. Nitra
B. Kosice
C. Bratislava
D. Zilina

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia.

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Question #405
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'?
A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Mongolia
D. Laos

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Bhutan is traditionally known as Druk Yul, meaning 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'.

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Question #406
What is the capital of Burundi?
A. Ngozi
B. Gitega
C. Bujumbura
D. Ruyigi

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Gitega became the political capital of Burundi in 2019.

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Question #407
Which river flows through Khartoum where the Blue Nile and White Nile meet?
A. Niger
B. Nile
C. Congo
D. Zambezi

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Blue Nile and White Nile meet at Khartoum in Sudan to form the Nile River.

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Question #408
Which country is the world's largest producer of quinoa?
A. Bolivia
B. Chile
C. Ecuador
D. Peru

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Peru is the world's leading producer of quinoa.

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Question #409
The Sonoran Desert is mainly located in:
A. Chile
B. Namibia
C. Mexico and USA
D. Australia

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Sonoran Desert spans parts of northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States.

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Question #410
What is the capital of Malawi?
A. Zomba
B. Blantyre
C. Mzuzu
D. Lilongwe

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Lilongwe is the capital and largest city of Malawi.

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Question #411
Which country is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Islands' in the Caribbean?
A. Bahamas
B. Jamaica
C. Haiti
D. Cuba

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Bahamas consists of more than 700 islands and numerous cays.

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Question #412
Which mountain range forms the eastern boundary of Europe?
A. Urals
B. Pyrenees
C. Alps
D. Carpathians

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Ural Mountains are traditionally considered the eastern boundary of Europe.

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Question #413
What is the capital of Lesotho?
A. Maseru
B. Leribe
C. Mohale's Hoek
D. Mafeteng

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho.

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Question #414
Which country is the largest producer of safflower in the world?
A. Turkey
B. Mexico
C. India
D. Kazakhstan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Kazakhstan is the leading producer of safflower globally.

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Question #415
The Gulf of Aden connects the Red Sea with the:
A. Mediterranean Sea
B. Arabian Sea
C. Black Sea
D. Baltic Sea

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Gulf of Aden links the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea.

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Question #416
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
A. Port Moresby
B. Lae
C. Wewak
D. Madang

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Port Moresby is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea.

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Question #417
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Blue Mountains'?
A. Cuba
B. Dominica
C. Jamaica
D. Haiti

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Jamaica is famous for its Blue Mountains and Blue Mountain coffee.

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Question #418
Which lake is the second-deepest freshwater lake in the world after Lake Baikal?
A. Lake Malawi
B. Lake Superior
C. Lake Tanganyika
D. Lake Victoria

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Lake Tanganyika in Africa is the second-deepest freshwater lake in the world.

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Question #419
What is the capital of Fiji?
A. Lautoka
B. Nadi
C. Suva
D. Labasa

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Suva is the capital and largest metropolitan city of Fiji.

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Question #420
Which country is the largest producer of sesame seeds in the world?
A. India
B. Sudan
C. China
D. Myanmar

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Sudan is one of the world's leading producers of sesame seeds.

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