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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 #481
Which country has the largest reserves of chromite?
A. India
B. Kazakhstan
C. South Africa
D. Turkey
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
South Africa possesses the world's largest chromite reserves.
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Question #482
Which sea lies between Italy and the Balkan Peninsula?
A. Adriatic Sea
B. Aegean Sea
C. Tyrrhenian Sea
D. Ionian Sea
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Adriatic Sea separates Italy from the Balkan Peninsula.
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Question #483
Which country is the world's largest producer of hazelnuts?
A. Turkey
B. Georgia
C. Italy
D. Spain
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Turkey produces around 70% of the world's hazelnuts.
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Question #484
The Sea of Cortez is another name for:
A. Gulf of California
B. Hudson Bay
C. Baffin Bay
D. Gulf of Mexico
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Sea of Cortez is the alternate name for the Gulf of California.
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Question #485
Which country is the world's largest producer of rye?
A. Germany
B. Poland
C. Belarus
D. Russia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Russia is the leading producer of rye in the world.
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Question #486
The Gulf of Riga is part of which sea?
A. White Sea
B. Baltic Sea
C. Black Sea
D. North Sea
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Gulf of Riga is an inlet of the Baltic Sea.
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Question #487
What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
A. Suai
B. Dili
C. Baucau
D. Liquica
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dili is the capital and largest city of Timor-Leste.
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Question #488
Which country is the world's largest producer of dates?
A. Iran
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Egypt
D. Algeria
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Egypt is the leading producer of dates worldwide.
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Question #489
Which layer of the Earth lies directly below the crust?
A. Mantle
B. Outer Core
C. Lithosphere
D. Inner Core
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The mantle lies directly below the Earth's crust.
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Question #490
Which is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
A. Nitrogen
B. Carbon Dioxide
C. Oxygen
D. Argon
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere.
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Question #491
Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
A. Anemometer
B. Barometer
C. Thermometer
D. Hygrometer
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
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Question #492
Which latitude is known as the 'Great Circle'?
A. Tropic of Capricorn
B. Arctic Circle
C. Equator
D. Tropic of Cancer
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Equator is the largest circle dividing Earth into two hemispheres.
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Question #493
Which ocean current flows along the west coast of South America?
A. Peru Current
B. Canary Current
C. Gulf Stream
D. Brazil Current
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Peru (Humboldt) Current flows along western South America.
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Question #494
Which is the main cause of ocean tides?
A. Wind
B. Earth's rotation
C. Gravitational pull of Moon
D. Ocean currents
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Moon's gravity is the primary cause of tides.
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Question #495
Which line divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
A. Prime Meridian
B. Tropic of Cancer
C. International Date Line
D. Equator
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Equator divides Earth into two hemispheres.
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Question #496
Which is the deepest trench in the Indian Ocean?
A. Peru Trench
B. Puerto Rico Trench
C. Java Trench
D. Mariana Trench
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Java Trench is the deepest part of the Indian Ocean.
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Question #497
Which layer of atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
A. Thermosphere
B. Mesosphere
C. Troposphere
D. Stratosphere
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Ozone layer is in the stratosphere.
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Question #498
Which phenomenon causes day and night?
A. Tilt of Earth
B. Revolution
C. Rotation
D. Gravitation
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Earth's rotation causes day and night.
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Question #499
Which is the most populated continent?
A. Asia
B. Africa
C. Europe
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Asia has the highest population.
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Question #500
Which desert is located in North Africa?
A. Thar
B. Sahara
C. Gobi
D. Kalahari
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sahara is in North Africa.
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