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 #81
Which country is famous for tulips?
A. France
B. Belgium
C. Netherlands
D. Germany
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Netherlands is famous for tulips and windmills.
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Question #82
Which is the largest desert in Asia?
A. Karakum Desert
B. Arabian Desert
C. Thar Desert
D. Gobi Desert
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia.
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Question #83
Which is the longest river in China?
A. Pearl River
B. Yangtze River
C. Yellow River
D. Mekong River
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Yangtze River is the longest river in China.
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Question #84
Which country is known as the 'Land of Thunder Dragon'?
A. Bhutan
B. Nepal
C. Myanmar
D. Tibet
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Bhutan is known as the Land of Thunder Dragon.
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Question #85
Which is the capital of Mexico?
A. Monterrey
B. Cancun
C. Guadalajara
D. Mexico City
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.
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Question #86
Which country is called the 'Land of Midnight Sun'?
A. Norway
B. All of the above
C. Finland
D. Sweden
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Norway, Sweden, and Finland experience the midnight sun in summer.
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Question #87
Which country is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Islands'?
A. Japan
B. Philippines
C. Indonesia
D. Malaysia
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Indonesia consists of more than 17,000 islands and is popularly known as the Land of a Thousand Islands.
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Question #88
What is the capital of Mongolia?
A. Bishkek
B. Tashkent
C. Astana
D. Ulaanbaatar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Ulaanbaatar is the capital and largest city of Mongolia.
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Question #89
Which country has the largest proven oil reserves in the world?
A. Iraq
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Venezuela
D. Iran
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Venezuela possesses the world's largest proven crude oil reserves.
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Question #90
Which is the largest enclosed inland water body in the world?
A. Caspian Sea
B. Lake Baikal
C. Lake Superior
D. Lake Victoria
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Caspian Sea is the world's largest enclosed inland water body.
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Question #91
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
A. Astana
B. Shymkent
C. Almaty
D. Karaganda
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Astana (formerly Nur-Sultan) is the capital city of Kazakhstan.
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Question #92
Which river flows through Baghdad?
A. Euphrates
B. Jordan
C. Tigris
D. Nile
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is situated on the banks of the Tigris River.
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Question #93
Which country is the world's largest producer of cocoa?
A. Brazil
B. Côte d'Ivoire
C. Ghana
D. Nigeria
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is the world's leading producer of cocoa beans.
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Question #94
The Kalahari Desert is mainly located in:
A. Sudan
B. Egypt
C. Botswana
D. Morocco
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Most of the Kalahari Desert lies in Botswana, extending into Namibia and South Africa.
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Question #95
Which country has the highest number of neighboring countries?
A. Russia
B. India
C. China
D. Brazil
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
China shares land borders with 14 countries, the highest in the world.
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Question #96
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
A. Nairobi
B. Kampala
C. Khartoum
D. Addis Ababa
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and headquarters of the African Union.
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Question #97
Which river originates in Tibet and flows through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam?
A. Yangtze
B. Salween
C. Mekong
D. Irrawaddy
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Mekong River is one of Southeast Asia's most important rivers.
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Question #98
Which country is known as the 'Emerald Isle'?
A. Iceland
B. New Zealand
C. Ireland
D. Scotland
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its lush green landscape.
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Question #99
What is the capital of Chile?
A. Antofagasta
B. Valparaiso
C. Santiago
D. Concepcion
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile.
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Question #100
Which sea lies between Saudi Arabia and Africa?
A. Red Sea
B. Mediterranean Sea
C. Black Sea
D. Arabian Sea
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Red Sea separates the Arabian Peninsula from northeastern Africa.
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