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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 #161
Which gulf lies between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula?
A. Gulf of Aden
B. Persian Gulf
C. Gulf of Oman
D. Gulf of Suez
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Persian Gulf lies between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.
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Question #162
What is the capital of Nigeria?
A. Abuja
B. Ibadan
C. Lagos
D. Kano
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Abuja became the capital of Nigeria in 1991.
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Question #163
Which country is the world's largest producer of silver?
A. China
B. Chile
C. Peru
D. Mexico
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mexico is the world's leading producer of silver.
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Question #164
The Mojave Desert is located in:
A. Mexico
B. Chile
C. Australia
D. United States
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Mojave Desert is located primarily in California and Nevada in the USA.
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Question #165
Which river flows through Budapest?
A. Rhine
B. Seine
C. Volga
D. Danube
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Danube River divides Budapest into Buda and Pest.
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Question #166
What is the capital of Belgium?
A. Bruges
B. Antwerp
C. Brussels
D. Ghent
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and headquarters of the European Union.
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Question #167
Which country has the largest reserves of natural gas?
A. Russia
B. Iran
C. Qatar
D. Turkmenistan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Russia possesses the world's largest proven natural gas reserves.
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Question #168
The Great Artesian Basin is located in:
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. Brazil
D. South Africa
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Great Artesian Basin is one of the world's largest underground freshwater reservoirs in Australia.
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Question #169
Which river is known as the 'River of Golden Sand'?
A. Niger
B. Murray
C. Amazon
D. Huang He
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Huang He (Yellow River) is called the River of Golden Sand because of the yellow silt it carries.
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Question #170
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
A. Kandahar
B. Mazar-i-Sharif
C. Herat
D. Kabul
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan.
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Question #171
Which country is known as the 'Land of Lakes and Volcanoes'?
A. Indonesia
B. Nicaragua
C. Iceland
D. Chile
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Nicaragua is famous for its numerous lakes and volcanic features.
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Question #172
What is the capital of Nepal?
A. Biratnagar
B. Lalitpur
C. Pokhara
D. Kathmandu
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal.
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Question #173
Which country is the largest producer of tea in the world?
A. India
B. Sri Lanka
C. Kenya
D. China
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
China is the world's largest producer of tea.
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Question #174
Which river drains into the Aral Sea?
A. Ob
B. Lena
C. Amu Darya
D. Volga
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Amu Darya is one of the major rivers flowing into the Aral Sea.
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Question #175
What is the capital of Finland?
A. Tampere
B. Oulu
C. Turku
D. Helsinki
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland.
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Question #176
Which country is known as the 'Land of Copper'?
A. Zambia
B. Chile
C. Bolivia
D. Peru
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Zambia is famous for its rich copper deposits and mining industry.
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Question #177
Which sea is bordered by Jordan, Israel and Palestine?
A. Caspian Sea
B. Red Sea
C. Black Sea
D. Dead Sea
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Dead Sea lies between Jordan and Israel/Palestine.
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Question #178
Which country is the world's largest producer of saffron?
A. Greece
B. India
C. Spain
D. Iran
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Iran produces the majority of the world's saffron.
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Question #179
Which plateau covers much of southern Africa?
A. Colorado Plateau
B. Patagonian Plateau
C. South African Plateau
D. Ethiopian Plateau
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The South African Plateau occupies a large portion of southern Africa.
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Question #180
What is the capital of Ireland?
A. Dublin
B. Galway
C. Limerick
D. Cork
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland.
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