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.
Question #1
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Which is the largest continent in the world by area?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Asia is the largest continent in the world, covering about 30% of Earth's land area.
Asia is the largest continent in the world, covering about 30% of Earth's land area.
This question belongs to:
Geography GK
World Geography
Question #2
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Which is the smallest continent in the world?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Australia is the smallest continent by land area.
Australia is the smallest continent by land area.
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Geography GK
World Geography
Question #3
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Which ocean is the largest in the world?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
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Geography GK
World Geography
Question #4
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Which country has the largest land area in the world?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Russia is the largest country in the world, covering over 17 million square kilometers.
Russia is the largest country in the world, covering over 17 million square kilometers.
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Geography GK
World Geography
Question #5
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What is the capital of Australia?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
This question belongs to:
Geography GK
World Geography
Question #6
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Which river is the longest in the world?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Nile River is traditionally considered the longest river in the world.
The Nile River is traditionally considered the longest river in the world.
This question belongs to:
Geography GK
World Geography
Question #7
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Which is the largest desert in the world?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Antarctica is technically the world's largest desert due to its extremely low precipitation.
Antarctica is technically the world's largest desert due to its extremely low precipitation.
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Geography GK
World Geography
Question #8
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Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is located in Tanzania.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is located in Tanzania.
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Geography GK
World Geography
Question #9
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Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies east of the Asian mainland.
Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies east of the Asian mainland.
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Geography GK
World Geography
Question #10
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Which is the largest island in the world?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Greenland is the world's largest island that is not considered a continent.
Greenland is the world's largest island that is not considered a continent.
This question belongs to:
Geography GK
World Geography
