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 #501
Which is the largest freshwater lake in Africa?
A. Lake Malawi
B. Lake Tanganyika
C. Lake Victoria
D. Lake Chad

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa.

This question belongs to: Geography GK World Geography
Question #502
Which ocean is the smallest?
A. Arctic
B. Pacific
C. Atlantic
D. Indian

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Arctic Ocean is the smallest.

This question belongs to: Geography GK World Geography
Question #503
Which is the longest continental mountain range system?
A. Alps
B. Himalayas
C. Rockies
D. Andes

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Andes are the longest continental mountain range.

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Question #504
Which gas is most responsible for global warming?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Helium
D. Carbon Dioxide

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
COâ‚‚ contributes most to greenhouse effect.

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Question #505
Which layer of Earth is liquid?
A. Crust
B. Inner Core
C. Mantle
D. Outer Core

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Outer core is in liquid state.

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Question #506
Which is the largest river by discharge volume?
A. Nile
B. Mississippi
C. Amazon
D. Yangtze

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Amazon has highest discharge volume.

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Question #507
Which country has the most islands?
A. Japan
B. Philippines
C. Sweden
D. Indonesia

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sweden has the highest number of islands.

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Question #508
Which is the coldest place on Earth?
A. Alaska
B. Antarctica Plateau
C. Greenland
D. Siberia

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Antarctica interior is coldest.

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Question #509
Which strait connects Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea?
A. Dover
B. Gibraltar
C. Hormuz
D. Bosporus

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Bosporus Strait connects Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea via Sea of Marmara.

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Question #510
Which is the main source of energy for Earth?
A. Stars
B. Earth core
C. Moon
D. Sun

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Sun is the primary energy source for Earth.

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Question #511
Which is the largest lake in the world by area?
A. Lake Victoria
B. Lake Baikal
C. Lake Superior
D. Caspian Sea

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland water body.

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Question #512
Which layer of atmosphere is closest to Earth?
A. Stratosphere
B. Thermosphere
C. Troposphere
D. Mesosphere

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Troposphere is the lowest layer.

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Question #513
Which is the main cause of seasons?
A. Moon's gravity
B. Earth's revolution and tilt
C. Earth's rotation
D. Ocean currents

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Tilt and revolution cause seasons.

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Question #514
Which is the most abundant metal in Earth's crust?
A. Aluminium
B. Iron
C. Copper
D. Gold

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Aluminium is most abundant metal in crust.

This question belongs to: Geography GK World Geography