[1] Name the largest desert of Asia -
A.
Thar
B.
Gobi
C.
Takla Makan
D.
Karakum
Ans:
Gobi
Explanation :
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles. It covers parts of northern and northwestern China, and of southern Mongolia, is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Himalayan mountain range blocking rain-carrying clouds from the Indian Ocean reaching the Gobi territory.
[2] “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty, and the people used to be nomadic hoarders”. For which region is this statement correct?
A.
African Savanna
B.
Central Asian Steppes
C.
Siberian Tundra
D.
North American Prairies
Ans:
Central Asian Steppes
Explanation :
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[3] The Trans-Siberian Railway (8960 km) connects _ in the West to in the East.
A.
Moscow, Tashkent
B.
St. Petersburg, Omsk
C.
Moscow, Irkutsk
D.
St. Petersburg, Vladivostok
Ans:
Moscow, Irkutsk
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. It is the longest railway in the world. There are branch lines to China through Mongolia and Manchuria, with service continuing to North Korea. It was built between 1891 and 1916 to connect Moscow with the Far-East city of Vladivostok. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk. The main route of the Trans-Siberian originates in Moscow at Yaroslavsky Vokzal, runs through Yaroslavl, Chelyabinsk, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia and was built from 1891 to 1916 under the supervision of government ministers of Russia who were personally appointed by the Tsar Alexander III and by his son, Tsar Nicholas II.
[4] Which of the following is the major copper producing country?
A.
SriLanka
B.
Indonesia
C.
Chile
D.
Russia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
Chile is the world’s largest copper producing country. It hosts six of the 10 largest copper mines in the world; the remaining four are located in Peru, Mexico and Indonesia. Escondida copper mine in the Atacama Desert in Chile is the world’s largest copper mine by reserve.
[5] Which of the following countries is not an exporter of tea?
A.
United Kingdom
B.
Sri Lanka
C.
India
D.
Kenya
Ans:
United Kingdom
Explanation :
Kenya, China, Sri Lanka India and Vietnam are the leading exporters of tea in the world. These five countries are the major producers of tea as well. The United Kingdom is one of the major importers of tea. India is the world’s largest tea-drinking nation.
[6] Which of the following countries does not have a border with Afghanistan?
A.
Iran
B.
Georgia
C.
Turkmenistan
D.
Uzbekistan
Ans:
Georgia
Explanation :
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country forming part of South Asia, Central Asia, and to some extent Western Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and the east, Iran in the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north, and China in the far northeast.
[7] New Britain and New Ireland are parts of -
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
Papua New Guinea
Ans:
Papua New Guinea
Explanation :
Papua New Guinea is in the South Pacific and lies directly north of Australia. To the north east of mainland Papua New Guinea lies the mysterious and beautiful New Ireland Province. New Ireland is the long narrow Island north of New Britain and the province also includes a number of islands off the north west end, the largest being New Hanover. To the East lie a further string of islands including Lihir, one of the world’s largest gold mines.
[8] Which one of the following countries is known as the “Land of Thunderbolt?
A.
Belgium
B.
Nepal
C.
Bhutan
D.
Bolivia
Ans:
Bhutan
Explanation :
Bhutan is a country located up in the mountain ranges and thus, experiences thunderbolts on a regular basis. Thunder and lightning are frequent there in the mountains.
[9] The capital of Rawanda is :
A.
Libreville
B.
Bogota
C.
Kigali
D.
Copenhagen
Ans:
Kigali
Explanation :
Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation.
[10] Rand is the currency of :
A.
Namibia
B.
Iran
C.
Romania
D.
Norway
Ans:
Namibia
Explanation :
The rand is the currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho. Although Namibia withdrew from this union, the rand is still legal tender there. Though Namibia, at present, uses the Namibian Dollar this is linked on a one to one exchange with the South African Rand. The Rand is legal tender in Namibia.
[11] Which one of the following is known as the ‘Laughing Jack’ of Australia?
A.
Platypus
B.
Kookabara
C.
Koala
D.
Lyrebird
Ans:
Kookabara
Explanation :
Kookabara is known as the “Laughing Jack” of Australia.
[12] The countries separated by the Mac-Mahon Line are -
A.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
B.
Bangladesh and India
C.
China and India
D.
Pakistan and India
Ans:
China and India
Explanation :
The McMahon Line is a line agreed to by Britain and Tibet as part of the Shimla Accord, a treaty signed in 1914. It is the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government. The line is named after Sir Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of the British-run Government of India and the chief negotiator of the convention. It extends for 550 miles (890 km) from Bhutan in the west to 160 miles (260 km) east of the great bend of the Brahmaputra River in the east, largely along the crest of the Himalayas. The McMahon Line is regarded by India as the legal national border.
[13] Bosnia-Herzegovina formed the parts of -
A.
Czechoslovakia
B.
Yugoslavia
C.
Bulgaria
D.
Azerbaijan
Ans:
Yugoslavia
Explanation :
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a country in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the country proclaimed independence in 1992, which was followed by the Bosnian War, lasting until late 1995
[14] The longest continental Railway in the world is -
A.
Trans Atlantic Railway
B.
Trans Siberian Railway
C.
Canadian Pacific Railway
D.
Canadian National Railway
Ans:
Trans Siberian Railway
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway, that connects Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan, is the longest railway line in the world with a length of 9,289 km. There are connecting branch lines into Mongolia, China and North Korea.
[15] Birmingham in U.K. is famous for -
A.
Iron and Steel industry
B.
Sugar industry
C.
Paper industry
D.
Aluminium industry
Ans:
Iron and Steel industry
Explanation :
Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.
[16] Which of the following countries contributes the maximum to the world’s diamond supply?
A.
Russia
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Japan
D.
South Africa
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[17] Largest producer of Bauxite in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Jamaica
C.
Chile
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[18] Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in -
A.
Iceland
B.
New Zealand
C.
Russia
D.
Japan
Ans:
Iceland
Explanation :
Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal water is used to heat around 90% of Iceland's homes, and keeps pavements and car parks snow-free in the winter.
[19] The World’s largest island is -
A.
Greenland
B.
Iceland
C.
New Guinea
D.
Madagascar
Ans:
Greenland
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles. It covers parts of northern and northwestern China, and of southern Mongolia, is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Himalayan mountain range blocking rain-carrying clouds from the Indian Ocean reaching the Gobi territory.
[2] “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty, and the people used to be nomadic hoarders”. For which region is this statement correct?
A.
African Savanna
B.
Central Asian Steppes
C.
Siberian Tundra
D.
North American Prairies
Ans:
Central Asian Steppes
Explanation :
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[3] The Trans-Siberian Railway (8960 km) connects _ in the West to in the East.
A.
Moscow, Tashkent
B.
St. Petersburg, Omsk
C.
Moscow, Irkutsk
D.
St. Petersburg, Vladivostok
Ans:
Moscow, Irkutsk
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. It is the longest railway in the world. There are branch lines to China through Mongolia and Manchuria, with service continuing to North Korea. It was built between 1891 and 1916 to connect Moscow with the Far-East city of Vladivostok. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk. The main route of the Trans-Siberian originates in Moscow at Yaroslavsky Vokzal, runs through Yaroslavl, Chelyabinsk, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia and was built from 1891 to 1916 under the supervision of government ministers of Russia who were personally appointed by the Tsar Alexander III and by his son, Tsar Nicholas II.
[4] Which of the following is the major copper producing country?
A.
SriLanka
B.
Indonesia
C.
Chile
D.
Russia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
Chile is the world’s largest copper producing country. It hosts six of the 10 largest copper mines in the world; the remaining four are located in Peru, Mexico and Indonesia. Escondida copper mine in the Atacama Desert in Chile is the world’s largest copper mine by reserve.
[5] Which of the following countries is not an exporter of tea?
A.
United Kingdom
B.
Sri Lanka
C.
India
D.
Kenya
Ans:
United Kingdom
Explanation :
Kenya, China, Sri Lanka India and Vietnam are the leading exporters of tea in the world. These five countries are the major producers of tea as well. The United Kingdom is one of the major importers of tea. India is the world’s largest tea-drinking nation.
[6] Which of the following countries does not have a border with Afghanistan?
A.
Iran
B.
Georgia
C.
Turkmenistan
D.
Uzbekistan
Ans:
Georgia
Explanation :
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country forming part of South Asia, Central Asia, and to some extent Western Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and the east, Iran in the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north, and China in the far northeast.
[7] New Britain and New Ireland are parts of -
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
Papua New Guinea
Ans:
Papua New Guinea
Explanation :
Papua New Guinea is in the South Pacific and lies directly north of Australia. To the north east of mainland Papua New Guinea lies the mysterious and beautiful New Ireland Province. New Ireland is the long narrow Island north of New Britain and the province also includes a number of islands off the north west end, the largest being New Hanover. To the East lie a further string of islands including Lihir, one of the world’s largest gold mines.
[8] Which one of the following countries is known as the “Land of Thunderbolt?
A.
Belgium
B.
Nepal
C.
Bhutan
D.
Bolivia
Ans:
Bhutan
Explanation :
Bhutan is a country located up in the mountain ranges and thus, experiences thunderbolts on a regular basis. Thunder and lightning are frequent there in the mountains.
[9] The capital of Rawanda is :
A.
Libreville
B.
Bogota
C.
Kigali
D.
Copenhagen
Ans:
Kigali
Explanation :
Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation.
[10] Rand is the currency of :
A.
Namibia
B.
Iran
C.
Romania
D.
Norway
Ans:
Namibia
Explanation :
The rand is the currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho. Although Namibia withdrew from this union, the rand is still legal tender there. Though Namibia, at present, uses the Namibian Dollar this is linked on a one to one exchange with the South African Rand. The Rand is legal tender in Namibia.
[11] Which one of the following is known as the ‘Laughing Jack’ of Australia?
A.
Platypus
B.
Kookabara
C.
Koala
D.
Lyrebird
Ans:
Kookabara
Explanation :
Kookabara is known as the “Laughing Jack” of Australia.
[12] The countries separated by the Mac-Mahon Line are -
A.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
B.
Bangladesh and India
C.
China and India
D.
Pakistan and India
Ans:
China and India
Explanation :
The McMahon Line is a line agreed to by Britain and Tibet as part of the Shimla Accord, a treaty signed in 1914. It is the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government. The line is named after Sir Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of the British-run Government of India and the chief negotiator of the convention. It extends for 550 miles (890 km) from Bhutan in the west to 160 miles (260 km) east of the great bend of the Brahmaputra River in the east, largely along the crest of the Himalayas. The McMahon Line is regarded by India as the legal national border.
[13] Bosnia-Herzegovina formed the parts of -
A.
Czechoslovakia
B.
Yugoslavia
C.
Bulgaria
D.
Azerbaijan
Ans:
Yugoslavia
Explanation :
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a country in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the country proclaimed independence in 1992, which was followed by the Bosnian War, lasting until late 1995
[14] The longest continental Railway in the world is -
A.
Trans Atlantic Railway
B.
Trans Siberian Railway
C.
Canadian Pacific Railway
D.
Canadian National Railway
Ans:
Trans Siberian Railway
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway, that connects Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan, is the longest railway line in the world with a length of 9,289 km. There are connecting branch lines into Mongolia, China and North Korea.
[15] Birmingham in U.K. is famous for -
A.
Iron and Steel industry
B.
Sugar industry
C.
Paper industry
D.
Aluminium industry
Ans:
Iron and Steel industry
Explanation :
Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.
[16] Which of the following countries contributes the maximum to the world’s diamond supply?
A.
Russia
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Japan
D.
South Africa
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[17] Largest producer of Bauxite in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Jamaica
C.
Chile
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[18] Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in -
A.
Iceland
B.
New Zealand
C.
Russia
D.
Japan
Ans:
Iceland
Explanation :
Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal water is used to heat around 90% of Iceland's homes, and keeps pavements and car parks snow-free in the winter.
[19] The World’s largest island is -
A.
Greenland
B.
Iceland
C.
New Guinea
D.
Madagascar
Ans:
Greenland
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. It is the longest railway in the world. There are branch lines to China through Mongolia and Manchuria, with service continuing to North Korea. It was built between 1891 and 1916 to connect Moscow with the Far-East city of Vladivostok. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk. The main route of the Trans-Siberian originates in Moscow at Yaroslavsky Vokzal, runs through Yaroslavl, Chelyabinsk, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia and was built from 1891 to 1916 under the supervision of government ministers of Russia who were personally appointed by the Tsar Alexander III and by his son, Tsar Nicholas II.
[4] Which of the following is the major copper producing country?
A.
SriLanka
B.
Indonesia
C.
Chile
D.
Russia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
Chile is the world’s largest copper producing country. It hosts six of the 10 largest copper mines in the world; the remaining four are located in Peru, Mexico and Indonesia. Escondida copper mine in the Atacama Desert in Chile is the world’s largest copper mine by reserve.
[5] Which of the following countries is not an exporter of tea?
A.
United Kingdom
B.
Sri Lanka
C.
India
D.
Kenya
Ans:
United Kingdom
Explanation :
Kenya, China, Sri Lanka India and Vietnam are the leading exporters of tea in the world. These five countries are the major producers of tea as well. The United Kingdom is one of the major importers of tea. India is the world’s largest tea-drinking nation.
[6] Which of the following countries does not have a border with Afghanistan?
A.
Iran
B.
Georgia
C.
Turkmenistan
D.
Uzbekistan
Ans:
Georgia
Explanation :
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country forming part of South Asia, Central Asia, and to some extent Western Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and the east, Iran in the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north, and China in the far northeast.
[7] New Britain and New Ireland are parts of -
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
Papua New Guinea
Ans:
Papua New Guinea
Explanation :
Papua New Guinea is in the South Pacific and lies directly north of Australia. To the north east of mainland Papua New Guinea lies the mysterious and beautiful New Ireland Province. New Ireland is the long narrow Island north of New Britain and the province also includes a number of islands off the north west end, the largest being New Hanover. To the East lie a further string of islands including Lihir, one of the world’s largest gold mines.
[8] Which one of the following countries is known as the “Land of Thunderbolt?
A.
Belgium
B.
Nepal
C.
Bhutan
D.
Bolivia
Ans:
Bhutan
Explanation :
Bhutan is a country located up in the mountain ranges and thus, experiences thunderbolts on a regular basis. Thunder and lightning are frequent there in the mountains.
[9] The capital of Rawanda is :
A.
Libreville
B.
Bogota
C.
Kigali
D.
Copenhagen
Ans:
Kigali
Explanation :
Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation.
[10] Rand is the currency of :
A.
Namibia
B.
Iran
C.
Romania
D.
Norway
Ans:
Namibia
Explanation :
The rand is the currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho. Although Namibia withdrew from this union, the rand is still legal tender there. Though Namibia, at present, uses the Namibian Dollar this is linked on a one to one exchange with the South African Rand. The Rand is legal tender in Namibia.
[11] Which one of the following is known as the ‘Laughing Jack’ of Australia?
A.
Platypus
B.
Kookabara
C.
Koala
D.
Lyrebird
Ans:
Kookabara
Explanation :
Kookabara is known as the “Laughing Jack” of Australia.
[12] The countries separated by the Mac-Mahon Line are -
A.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
B.
Bangladesh and India
C.
China and India
D.
Pakistan and India
Ans:
China and India
Explanation :
The McMahon Line is a line agreed to by Britain and Tibet as part of the Shimla Accord, a treaty signed in 1914. It is the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government. The line is named after Sir Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of the British-run Government of India and the chief negotiator of the convention. It extends for 550 miles (890 km) from Bhutan in the west to 160 miles (260 km) east of the great bend of the Brahmaputra River in the east, largely along the crest of the Himalayas. The McMahon Line is regarded by India as the legal national border.
[13] Bosnia-Herzegovina formed the parts of -
A.
Czechoslovakia
B.
Yugoslavia
C.
Bulgaria
D.
Azerbaijan
Ans:
Yugoslavia
Explanation :
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a country in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the country proclaimed independence in 1992, which was followed by the Bosnian War, lasting until late 1995
[14] The longest continental Railway in the world is -
A.
Trans Atlantic Railway
B.
Trans Siberian Railway
C.
Canadian Pacific Railway
D.
Canadian National Railway
Ans:
Trans Siberian Railway
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway, that connects Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan, is the longest railway line in the world with a length of 9,289 km. There are connecting branch lines into Mongolia, China and North Korea.
[15] Birmingham in U.K. is famous for -
A.
Iron and Steel industry
B.
Sugar industry
C.
Paper industry
D.
Aluminium industry
Ans:
Iron and Steel industry
Explanation :
Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.
[16] Which of the following countries contributes the maximum to the world’s diamond supply?
A.
Russia
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Japan
D.
South Africa
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[17] Largest producer of Bauxite in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Jamaica
C.
Chile
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[18] Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in -
A.
Iceland
B.
New Zealand
C.
Russia
D.
Japan
Ans:
Iceland
Explanation :
Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal water is used to heat around 90% of Iceland's homes, and keeps pavements and car parks snow-free in the winter.
[19] The World’s largest island is -
A.
Greenland
B.
Iceland
C.
New Guinea
D.
Madagascar
Ans:
Greenland
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
Kenya, China, Sri Lanka India and Vietnam are the leading exporters of tea in the world. These five countries are the major producers of tea as well. The United Kingdom is one of the major importers of tea. India is the world’s largest tea-drinking nation.
[6] Which of the following countries does not have a border with Afghanistan?
A.
Iran
B.
Georgia
C.
Turkmenistan
D.
Uzbekistan
Ans:
Georgia
Explanation :
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country forming part of South Asia, Central Asia, and to some extent Western Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and the east, Iran in the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north, and China in the far northeast.
[7] New Britain and New Ireland are parts of -
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
Papua New Guinea
Ans:
Papua New Guinea
Explanation :
Papua New Guinea is in the South Pacific and lies directly north of Australia. To the north east of mainland Papua New Guinea lies the mysterious and beautiful New Ireland Province. New Ireland is the long narrow Island north of New Britain and the province also includes a number of islands off the north west end, the largest being New Hanover. To the East lie a further string of islands including Lihir, one of the world’s largest gold mines.
[8] Which one of the following countries is known as the “Land of Thunderbolt?
A.
Belgium
B.
Nepal
C.
Bhutan
D.
Bolivia
Ans:
Bhutan
Explanation :
Bhutan is a country located up in the mountain ranges and thus, experiences thunderbolts on a regular basis. Thunder and lightning are frequent there in the mountains.
[9] The capital of Rawanda is :
A.
Libreville
B.
Bogota
C.
Kigali
D.
Copenhagen
Ans:
Kigali
Explanation :
Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation.
[10] Rand is the currency of :
A.
Namibia
B.
Iran
C.
Romania
D.
Norway
Ans:
Namibia
Explanation :
The rand is the currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho. Although Namibia withdrew from this union, the rand is still legal tender there. Though Namibia, at present, uses the Namibian Dollar this is linked on a one to one exchange with the South African Rand. The Rand is legal tender in Namibia.
[11] Which one of the following is known as the ‘Laughing Jack’ of Australia?
A.
Platypus
B.
Kookabara
C.
Koala
D.
Lyrebird
Ans:
Kookabara
Explanation :
Kookabara is known as the “Laughing Jack” of Australia.
[12] The countries separated by the Mac-Mahon Line are -
A.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
B.
Bangladesh and India
C.
China and India
D.
Pakistan and India
Ans:
China and India
Explanation :
The McMahon Line is a line agreed to by Britain and Tibet as part of the Shimla Accord, a treaty signed in 1914. It is the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government. The line is named after Sir Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of the British-run Government of India and the chief negotiator of the convention. It extends for 550 miles (890 km) from Bhutan in the west to 160 miles (260 km) east of the great bend of the Brahmaputra River in the east, largely along the crest of the Himalayas. The McMahon Line is regarded by India as the legal national border.
[13] Bosnia-Herzegovina formed the parts of -
A.
Czechoslovakia
B.
Yugoslavia
C.
Bulgaria
D.
Azerbaijan
Ans:
Yugoslavia
Explanation :
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a country in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the country proclaimed independence in 1992, which was followed by the Bosnian War, lasting until late 1995
[14] The longest continental Railway in the world is -
A.
Trans Atlantic Railway
B.
Trans Siberian Railway
C.
Canadian Pacific Railway
D.
Canadian National Railway
Ans:
Trans Siberian Railway
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway, that connects Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan, is the longest railway line in the world with a length of 9,289 km. There are connecting branch lines into Mongolia, China and North Korea.
[15] Birmingham in U.K. is famous for -
A.
Iron and Steel industry
B.
Sugar industry
C.
Paper industry
D.
Aluminium industry
Ans:
Iron and Steel industry
Explanation :
Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.
[16] Which of the following countries contributes the maximum to the world’s diamond supply?
A.
Russia
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Japan
D.
South Africa
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[17] Largest producer of Bauxite in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Jamaica
C.
Chile
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[18] Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in -
A.
Iceland
B.
New Zealand
C.
Russia
D.
Japan
Ans:
Iceland
Explanation :
Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal water is used to heat around 90% of Iceland's homes, and keeps pavements and car parks snow-free in the winter.
[19] The World’s largest island is -
A.
Greenland
B.
Iceland
C.
New Guinea
D.
Madagascar
Ans:
Greenland
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
Papua New Guinea is in the South Pacific and lies directly north of Australia. To the north east of mainland Papua New Guinea lies the mysterious and beautiful New Ireland Province. New Ireland is the long narrow Island north of New Britain and the province also includes a number of islands off the north west end, the largest being New Hanover. To the East lie a further string of islands including Lihir, one of the world’s largest gold mines.
[8] Which one of the following countries is known as the “Land of Thunderbolt?
A.
Belgium
B.
Nepal
C.
Bhutan
D.
Bolivia
Ans:
Bhutan
Explanation :
Bhutan is a country located up in the mountain ranges and thus, experiences thunderbolts on a regular basis. Thunder and lightning are frequent there in the mountains.
[9] The capital of Rawanda is :
A.
Libreville
B.
Bogota
C.
Kigali
D.
Copenhagen
Ans:
Kigali
Explanation :
Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation.
[10] Rand is the currency of :
A.
Namibia
B.
Iran
C.
Romania
D.
Norway
Ans:
Namibia
Explanation :
The rand is the currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho. Although Namibia withdrew from this union, the rand is still legal tender there. Though Namibia, at present, uses the Namibian Dollar this is linked on a one to one exchange with the South African Rand. The Rand is legal tender in Namibia.
[11] Which one of the following is known as the ‘Laughing Jack’ of Australia?
A.
Platypus
B.
Kookabara
C.
Koala
D.
Lyrebird
Ans:
Kookabara
Explanation :
Kookabara is known as the “Laughing Jack” of Australia.
[12] The countries separated by the Mac-Mahon Line are -
A.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
B.
Bangladesh and India
C.
China and India
D.
Pakistan and India
Ans:
China and India
Explanation :
The McMahon Line is a line agreed to by Britain and Tibet as part of the Shimla Accord, a treaty signed in 1914. It is the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government. The line is named after Sir Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of the British-run Government of India and the chief negotiator of the convention. It extends for 550 miles (890 km) from Bhutan in the west to 160 miles (260 km) east of the great bend of the Brahmaputra River in the east, largely along the crest of the Himalayas. The McMahon Line is regarded by India as the legal national border.
[13] Bosnia-Herzegovina formed the parts of -
A.
Czechoslovakia
B.
Yugoslavia
C.
Bulgaria
D.
Azerbaijan
Ans:
Yugoslavia
Explanation :
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a country in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the country proclaimed independence in 1992, which was followed by the Bosnian War, lasting until late 1995
[14] The longest continental Railway in the world is -
A.
Trans Atlantic Railway
B.
Trans Siberian Railway
C.
Canadian Pacific Railway
D.
Canadian National Railway
Ans:
Trans Siberian Railway
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway, that connects Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan, is the longest railway line in the world with a length of 9,289 km. There are connecting branch lines into Mongolia, China and North Korea.
[15] Birmingham in U.K. is famous for -
A.
Iron and Steel industry
B.
Sugar industry
C.
Paper industry
D.
Aluminium industry
Ans:
Iron and Steel industry
Explanation :
Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.
[16] Which of the following countries contributes the maximum to the world’s diamond supply?
A.
Russia
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Japan
D.
South Africa
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[17] Largest producer of Bauxite in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Jamaica
C.
Chile
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[18] Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in -
A.
Iceland
B.
New Zealand
C.
Russia
D.
Japan
Ans:
Iceland
Explanation :
Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal water is used to heat around 90% of Iceland's homes, and keeps pavements and car parks snow-free in the winter.
[19] The World’s largest island is -
A.
Greenland
B.
Iceland
C.
New Guinea
D.
Madagascar
Ans:
Greenland
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation.
[10] Rand is the currency of :
A.
Namibia
B.
Iran
C.
Romania
D.
Norway
Ans:
Namibia
Explanation :
The rand is the currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho. Although Namibia withdrew from this union, the rand is still legal tender there. Though Namibia, at present, uses the Namibian Dollar this is linked on a one to one exchange with the South African Rand. The Rand is legal tender in Namibia.
[11] Which one of the following is known as the ‘Laughing Jack’ of Australia?
A.
Platypus
B.
Kookabara
C.
Koala
D.
Lyrebird
Ans:
Kookabara
Explanation :
Kookabara is known as the “Laughing Jack” of Australia.
[12] The countries separated by the Mac-Mahon Line are -
A.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
B.
Bangladesh and India
C.
China and India
D.
Pakistan and India
Ans:
China and India
Explanation :
The McMahon Line is a line agreed to by Britain and Tibet as part of the Shimla Accord, a treaty signed in 1914. It is the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government. The line is named after Sir Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of the British-run Government of India and the chief negotiator of the convention. It extends for 550 miles (890 km) from Bhutan in the west to 160 miles (260 km) east of the great bend of the Brahmaputra River in the east, largely along the crest of the Himalayas. The McMahon Line is regarded by India as the legal national border.
[13] Bosnia-Herzegovina formed the parts of -
A.
Czechoslovakia
B.
Yugoslavia
C.
Bulgaria
D.
Azerbaijan
Ans:
Yugoslavia
Explanation :
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a country in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the country proclaimed independence in 1992, which was followed by the Bosnian War, lasting until late 1995
[14] The longest continental Railway in the world is -
A.
Trans Atlantic Railway
B.
Trans Siberian Railway
C.
Canadian Pacific Railway
D.
Canadian National Railway
Ans:
Trans Siberian Railway
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway, that connects Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan, is the longest railway line in the world with a length of 9,289 km. There are connecting branch lines into Mongolia, China and North Korea.
[15] Birmingham in U.K. is famous for -
A.
Iron and Steel industry
B.
Sugar industry
C.
Paper industry
D.
Aluminium industry
Ans:
Iron and Steel industry
Explanation :
Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.
[16] Which of the following countries contributes the maximum to the world’s diamond supply?
A.
Russia
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Japan
D.
South Africa
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[17] Largest producer of Bauxite in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Jamaica
C.
Chile
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[18] Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in -
A.
Iceland
B.
New Zealand
C.
Russia
D.
Japan
Ans:
Iceland
Explanation :
Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal water is used to heat around 90% of Iceland's homes, and keeps pavements and car parks snow-free in the winter.
[19] The World’s largest island is -
A.
Greenland
B.
Iceland
C.
New Guinea
D.
Madagascar
Ans:
Greenland
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
Kookabara is known as the “Laughing Jack” of Australia.
[12] The countries separated by the Mac-Mahon Line are -
A.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
B.
Bangladesh and India
C.
China and India
D.
Pakistan and India
Ans:
China and India
Explanation :
The McMahon Line is a line agreed to by Britain and Tibet as part of the Shimla Accord, a treaty signed in 1914. It is the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government. The line is named after Sir Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of the British-run Government of India and the chief negotiator of the convention. It extends for 550 miles (890 km) from Bhutan in the west to 160 miles (260 km) east of the great bend of the Brahmaputra River in the east, largely along the crest of the Himalayas. The McMahon Line is regarded by India as the legal national border.
[13] Bosnia-Herzegovina formed the parts of -
A.
Czechoslovakia
B.
Yugoslavia
C.
Bulgaria
D.
Azerbaijan
Ans:
Yugoslavia
Explanation :
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a country in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the country proclaimed independence in 1992, which was followed by the Bosnian War, lasting until late 1995
[14] The longest continental Railway in the world is -
A.
Trans Atlantic Railway
B.
Trans Siberian Railway
C.
Canadian Pacific Railway
D.
Canadian National Railway
Ans:
Trans Siberian Railway
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway, that connects Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan, is the longest railway line in the world with a length of 9,289 km. There are connecting branch lines into Mongolia, China and North Korea.
[15] Birmingham in U.K. is famous for -
A.
Iron and Steel industry
B.
Sugar industry
C.
Paper industry
D.
Aluminium industry
Ans:
Iron and Steel industry
Explanation :
Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.
[16] Which of the following countries contributes the maximum to the world’s diamond supply?
A.
Russia
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Japan
D.
South Africa
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[17] Largest producer of Bauxite in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Jamaica
C.
Chile
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[18] Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in -
A.
Iceland
B.
New Zealand
C.
Russia
D.
Japan
Ans:
Iceland
Explanation :
Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal water is used to heat around 90% of Iceland's homes, and keeps pavements and car parks snow-free in the winter.
[19] The World’s largest island is -
A.
Greenland
B.
Iceland
C.
New Guinea
D.
Madagascar
Ans:
Greenland
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a country in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the country proclaimed independence in 1992, which was followed by the Bosnian War, lasting until late 1995
[14] The longest continental Railway in the world is -
A.
Trans Atlantic Railway
B.
Trans Siberian Railway
C.
Canadian Pacific Railway
D.
Canadian National Railway
Ans:
Trans Siberian Railway
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway, that connects Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan, is the longest railway line in the world with a length of 9,289 km. There are connecting branch lines into Mongolia, China and North Korea.
[15] Birmingham in U.K. is famous for -
A.
Iron and Steel industry
B.
Sugar industry
C.
Paper industry
D.
Aluminium industry
Ans:
Iron and Steel industry
Explanation :
Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.
[16] Which of the following countries contributes the maximum to the world’s diamond supply?
A.
Russia
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Japan
D.
South Africa
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[17] Largest producer of Bauxite in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Jamaica
C.
Chile
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[18] Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in -
A.
Iceland
B.
New Zealand
C.
Russia
D.
Japan
Ans:
Iceland
Explanation :
Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal water is used to heat around 90% of Iceland's homes, and keeps pavements and car parks snow-free in the winter.
[19] The World’s largest island is -
A.
Greenland
B.
Iceland
C.
New Guinea
D.
Madagascar
Ans:
Greenland
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.
[16] Which of the following countries contributes the maximum to the world’s diamond supply?
A.
Russia
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Japan
D.
South Africa
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[17] Largest producer of Bauxite in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Jamaica
C.
Chile
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[18] Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in -
A.
Iceland
B.
New Zealand
C.
Russia
D.
Japan
Ans:
Iceland
Explanation :
Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal water is used to heat around 90% of Iceland's homes, and keeps pavements and car parks snow-free in the winter.
[19] The World’s largest island is -
A.
Greenland
B.
Iceland
C.
New Guinea
D.
Madagascar
Ans:
Greenland
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
The world's largest producers of natural diamonds are Russia, Congo and Botswana, all together accounting for 60% of the global diamond production. The government-run super-major ALROSA accounts for approximately 95% of all Russian diamond production.
[18] Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in -
A.
Iceland
B.
New Zealand
C.
Russia
D.
Japan
Ans:
Iceland
Explanation :
Iceland is a pioneer in the use of geothermal energy for space heating. Five major geothermal power plants exist in Iceland, which produce approximately 26.2% (2010) of the nation’s electricity. Geothermal water is used to heat around 90% of Iceland's homes, and keeps pavements and car parks snow-free in the winter.
[19] The World’s largest island is -
A.
Greenland
B.
Iceland
C.
New Guinea
D.
Madagascar
Ans:
Greenland
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
Greenland is the world’s largest island covering 2,130,800 square kilometers. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Canada and northwest of Iceland. An island, Greenland has no land boundaries and 44,087 km of coastline; it possesses the world’s second largest ice sheet.
[20] About how much of the world’s land area is tropical rainforest?
A.
2 percent
B.
7 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
15 percent
Ans:
7 percent
Explanation :
Tropical rainforests cover only about 7% of the Earth's surface. They are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). They are home to approximately 50% of all living things on earth.
[21] Which one of the following is the world’s largest desert?
A.
Arabian
B.
Kalahari
C.
Sahara
D.
Thar
Ans:
Sahara
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
The Sahara is the largest subtropical hot desert and third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States. In terms of area, the Arabian and the Kalahari Deserts come at second and third places among subtropical deserts.
[22] Asia and North America are separated by -
A.
Bass Strait
B.
Strait of Dover
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Bering Strait
Explanation :
The Bering Strait separates North America from Asia, or Russia. It is located to the south of the Arctic Circle. It is at the edge of the Bering Sea.
[23] The “Grand Canyon’ is on the river -
A.
Colorado
B.
Columbia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans.
[24] Kangaroos, Platypus and Koala bears are wildlife of -
A.
Australia
B.
South America
C.
Europe
D.
Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Australia has many of the most unique animals in the world, not to mention the birds and reptiles. Marsupials are the most common and prolific group in Australia such as the kangaroo and koala, wallaby, wombat, bandicoot, kultarr, marsupial mole, dunnart, cuscus, possum, Tasmanian wolf, Tasmanian devil, and many others. There are also unique egg-laying mammals like the platypus and the echidna.
[25] The Panama Canal links -
A.
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
B.
Atlantic and Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific and Indian Ocean
D.
Antarctic and Atlantic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Panama Canal one of the seven wonders of the modern world.