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 #441
What is the capital of Belize?
A. Belmopan
B. Belize City
C. Orange Walk
D. Dangriga

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Belmopan is the capital of Belize.

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Question #442
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
A. Cacheu
B. Bafata
C. Bissau
D. Gabu

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau.

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Question #443
Which country is the world's largest producer of pears?
A. Italy
B. Turkey
C. China
D. Argentina

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
China is the world's largest producer of pears.

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Question #444
The Scotia Sea is located near:
A. Antarctica
B. Japan
C. Greenland
D. Australia

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Scotia Sea lies between South America and Antarctica.

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Question #445
What is the capital of Samoa?
A. Safotu
B. Salelologa
C. Apia
D. Mulifanua

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Apia is the capital and largest city of Samoa.

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Question #446
Which country is the world's largest producer of coconuts?
A. Sri Lanka
B. India
C. Indonesia
D. Philippines

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Indonesia is the world's leading producer of coconuts.

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Question #447
The Java Sea is located in which country region?
A. Vietnam
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. Philippines

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Java Sea lies between the Indonesian islands of Java, Borneo and Sumatra.

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Question #448
What is the capital of Vanuatu?
A. Luganville
B. Isangel
C. Port Vila
D. Lakatoro

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Port Vila is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu.

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Question #449
Which strait separates India and Sri Lanka?
A. Hormuz Strait
B. Bering Strait
C. Malacca Strait
D. Palk Strait

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Palk Strait lies between Tamil Nadu (India) and Sri Lanka.

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Question #450
Which is the deepest point on Earth's surface?
A. Java Trench
B. Puerto Rico Trench
C. Tonga Trench
D. Mariana Trench

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is the deepest known point.

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Question #451
Which desert is known as the 'Cold Desert' in India?
A. Ladakh Desert
B. Thar Desert
C. Kalahari Desert
D. Gobi Desert

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ladakh is a high-altitude cold desert region in India.

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Question #452
Which is the largest coral reef system?
A. Caribbean Reef
B. Red Sea Reef
C. Maldives Reef
D. Great Barrier Reef

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral reef system.

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Question #453
Which river forms the largest delta in the world?
A. Amazon
B. Mississippi
C. Nile
D. Ganges-Brahmaputra

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta is the largest delta in the world.

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Question #454
Which strait connects Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea?
A. Hormuz Strait
B. Gibraltar Strait
C. Bering Strait
D. Malacca Strait

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Strait of Gibraltar connects Atlantic Ocean with Mediterranean Sea.

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Question #455
Which lake is the deepest in the world?
A. Caspian Sea
B. Lake Victoria
C. Lake Baikal
D. Lake Superior

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Lake Baikal in Russia is the deepest lake in the world.

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Question #456
Which is the largest freshwater lake by volume?
A. Lake Michigan
B. Caspian Sea
C. Lake Baikal
D. Lake Superior

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Lake Baikal holds the largest volume of freshwater.

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Question #457
Which wind system reverses seasonally in India?
A. Monsoon winds
B. Trade winds
C. Polar winds
D. Western winds

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Monsoon winds change direction seasonally.

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Question #458
Which sea is the saltiest in the world?
A. Caspian Sea
B. Black Sea
C. Red Sea
D. Dead Sea

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Dead Sea has extremely high salinity levels.

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Question #459
Which strait connects Pacific and Arctic Ocean?
A. Dover Strait
B. Malacca Strait
C. Bering Strait
D. Hormuz Strait

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Bering Strait connects Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean.

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Question #460
Which river is called the 'lifeline of Egypt'?
A. Danube
B. Nile
C. Tigris
D. Amazon

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Nile River is called the lifeline of Egypt.

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