Q.1 Which is the largest continent by area in the world?
Africa
Asia
Europe
Antarctica
Explanation - Asia is the largest continent, covering about 44.58 million sq km.
Correct answer is: Asia
Q.2 Which river is known as the longest river in the world?
Amazon
Nile
Yangtze
Mississippi
Explanation - The Nile River in Africa is considered the longest river at approximately 6,650 km.
Correct answer is: Nile
Q.3 Which country has the largest population in the world?
India
USA
China
Indonesia
Explanation - China is the most populous country with over 1.4 billion people.
Correct answer is: China
Q.4 The Great Barrier Reef is located in which country?
Australia
USA
South Africa
Brazil
Explanation - The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Correct answer is: Australia
Q.5 Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
Andes
Himalayas
Rockies
Alps
Explanation - Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is part of the Himalaya range between Nepal and China.
Correct answer is: Himalayas
Q.6 Which desert is the largest in the world?
Sahara
Arabian
Gobi
Kalahari
Explanation - The Sahara Desert in North Africa covers about 9.2 million sq km, making it the largest hot desert.
Correct answer is: Sahara
Q.7 Which is the smallest country by area in the world?
Monaco
Vatican City
San Marino
Liechtenstein
Explanation - Vatican City, an independent city-state within Rome, is the smallest country at 44 hectares.
Correct answer is: Vatican City
Q.8 The Dead Sea is bordered by which two countries?
Egypt and Jordan
Israel and Jordan
Israel and Egypt
Syria and Jordan
Explanation - The Dead Sea lies between Israel to the west and Jordan to the east.
Correct answer is: Israel and Jordan
Q.9 Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
China
Japan
Thailand
South Korea
Explanation - Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies east of the Asian continent and sees the sunrise first.
Correct answer is: Japan
Q.10 Which is the longest river in India?
Ganga
Yamuna
Brahmaputra
Godavari
Explanation - The Ganga is the longest river in India, flowing approximately 2,525 km.
Correct answer is: Ganga
Q.11 Which ocean is the smallest in the world?
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
Pacific
Explanation - The Arctic Ocean, located around the North Pole, is the smallest ocean, covering about 14 million sq km.
Correct answer is: Arctic
Q.12 Which is the largest lake in the world by area?
Lake Superior
Caspian Sea
Lake Victoria
Lake Baikal
Explanation - The Caspian Sea, though called a sea, is technically the largest lake by area at 371,000 sq km.
Correct answer is: Caspian Sea
Q.13 Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Explanation - Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching about 1,600 km.
Correct answer is: Gujarat
Q.14 Which is the highest waterfall in the world?
Niagara Falls
Victoria Falls
Angel Falls
Iguazu Falls
Explanation - Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall, dropping 979 meters.
Correct answer is: Angel Falls
Q.15 Which desert is located in southern Africa?
Gobi
Kalahari
Sahara
Arabian
Explanation - The Kalahari Desert spreads across Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
Correct answer is: Kalahari
Q.16 Which country has the highest number of islands in the world?
Philippines
Canada
Indonesia
Sweden
Explanation - Sweden has over 267,000 islands, more than any other country.
Correct answer is: Sweden
Q.17 Which river flows through Paris, France?
Seine
Thames
Danube
Rhine
Explanation - The Seine River flows through the heart of Paris, France.
Correct answer is: Seine
Q.18 Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
Carpathians
Ural Mountains
Pyrenees
Caucasus
Explanation - The Ural Mountains form a natural boundary between Europe and Asia.
Correct answer is: Ural Mountains
Q.19 Which is the largest island in the world?
Greenland
New Guinea
Borneo
Madagascar
Explanation - Greenland is the largest island, covering about 2.166 million sq km.
Correct answer is: Greenland
Q.20 Which country has the most volcanoes?
Japan
USA
Indonesia
Philippines
Explanation - Indonesia has over 130 active volcanoes, more than any other country.
Correct answer is: Indonesia
Q.21 Which desert is the coldest in the world?
Sahara
Gobi
Antarctic Desert
Karakum
Explanation - The Antarctic Desert is the coldest desert, with temperatures dropping below -80°C.
Correct answer is: Antarctic Desert
Q.22 Which sea is shrinking due to diversion of rivers?
Caspian Sea
Aral Sea
Dead Sea
Baltic Sea
Explanation - The Aral Sea in Central Asia is shrinking due to diversion of rivers for irrigation.
Correct answer is: Aral Sea
Q.23 Which country is both in Europe and Asia?
Russia
Turkey
Kazakhstan
All of the above
Explanation - Russia, Turkey, and Kazakhstan are transcontinental countries in both Europe and Asia.
Correct answer is: All of the above
Q.24 Which is the deepest ocean trench in the world?
Mariana Trench
Tonga Trench
Java Trench
Puerto Rico Trench
Explanation - The Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean has the deepest point, the Challenger Deep, at about 10,924 meters.
Correct answer is: Mariana Trench