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 #121
Which country is the world's largest producer of palm oil?
A. Malaysia
B. Thailand
C. Nigeria
D. Indonesia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Indonesia is the world's largest producer and exporter of palm oil.
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Question #122
Which sea is the saltiest large water body in the world?
A. Dead Sea
B. Arabian Sea
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. Black Sea
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Dead Sea has extremely high salinity, making it one of the saltiest water bodies on Earth.
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Question #123
What is the capital of Poland?
A. Gdansk
B. Poznan
C. Warsaw
D. Krakow
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland.
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Question #124
Which country has the world's largest reserves of lithium?
A. Australia
B. Chile
C. Bolivia
D. Argentina
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bolivia possesses the world's largest known lithium reserves.
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Question #125
The Yukon River flows mainly through:
A. Russia and Mongolia
B. Norway and Sweden
C. Canada and Alaska
D. USA and Mexico
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Yukon River flows through Canada's Yukon Territory and Alaska in the USA.
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Question #126
What is the capital of Denmark?
A. Odense
B. Aalborg
C. Aarhus
D. Copenhagen
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark.
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Question #127
Which country is known as the 'Pearl of Africa'?
A. Rwanda
B. Uganda
C. Tanzania
D. Kenya
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Uganda is often referred to as the Pearl of Africa due to its natural beauty and biodiversity.
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Question #128
What is the capital of Colombia?
A. Medellin
B. Bogota
C. Cartagena
D. Cali
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bogota is the capital and largest city of Colombia.
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Question #129
Which country is the world's largest exporter of iron ore?
A. Australia
B. Brazil
C. South Africa
D. India
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Australia is the largest exporter of iron ore in the world.
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Question #130
The Volga River is located in:
A. Russia
B. Kazakhstan
C. Germany
D. Ukraine
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Volga River is the longest river in Europe and flows entirely through Russia.
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Question #131
Which is the longest river in North America?
A. Colorado River
B. Missouri River
C. Mississippi River
D. Yukon River
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Missouri River is considered the longest river in North America, a tributary of the Mississippi.
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Question #132
Which strait connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea?
A. Strait of Hormuz
B. Bering Strait
C. Malacca Strait
D. Strait of Gibraltar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain and Morocco and connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Question #133
Which is the largest river basin in the world?
A. Amazon Basin
B. Ganges Basin
C. Congo Basin
D. Nile Basin
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Amazon Basin is the largest drainage basin in the world by area.
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Question #134
Which country is known as the 'Land of Fire'?
A. Indonesia
B. Chile
C. Japan
D. Iceland
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Chile is known as the Land of Fire due to its volcanic activity and seismic zones.
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Question #135
Which desert is located in the Middle East?
A. Sahara Desert
B. Arabian Desert
C. Kalahari Desert
D. Gobi Desert
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Arabian Desert covers most of the Arabian Peninsula.
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Question #136
Which is the largest lake in Europe?
A. Lake Ladoga
B. Lake Como
C. Lake Geneva
D. Lake Balaton
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lake Ladoga in Russia is the largest lake in Europe.
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Question #137
Which country is known as the 'Land of Volcanoes'?
A. Philippines
B. Iceland
C. Japan
D. Indonesia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Iceland is famous for its volcanic activity due to tectonic plate boundaries.
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Question #138
Which is the largest river in Russia?
A. Lena River
B. Volga River
C. Ob River
D. Yenisei River
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Volga River is the longest river in Europe and the largest in Russia.
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Question #139
Which ocean lies between Africa and South America?
A. Indian Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Arctic Ocean
D. Pacific Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Atlantic Ocean separates Africa and South America.
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Question #140
Which is the largest country in Africa?
A. South Africa
B. Algeria
C. Egypt
D. Nigeria
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area.
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