World Geography MCQs

Solved general knowledge MCQs on world geography: oceans, continents, mountains, rivers, deserts and capitals.

1. 1

   Which is the largest ocean in the world?

   APacific OceanBAtlantic OceanCArctic OceanDIndian Ocean

   Correct answer: A. Pacific Ocean

   The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean. It covers about one-third of Earth's surface.

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2. 2

   Which is the largest continent by area?

   AEuropeBAsiaCNorth AmericaDAfrica

   Correct answer: B. Asia

   Asia is the largest continent by both area and population, covering about 30% of Earth's land area.

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3. 3

   The smallest country in the world by area is:

   ASan MarinoBVatican CityCMonacoDMaldives

   Correct answer: B. Vatican City

   Vatican City, an enclave within Rome, covers about 0.44 square kilometres.

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4. 4

   The highest mountain peak in the world is:

   ANanga ParbatBK2CKangchenjungaDMount Everest

   Correct answer: D. Mount Everest

   Mount Everest, on the Nepal–China border, is 8,849 metres high according to the 2020 survey.

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5. 5

   K2, the second highest peak in the world, is located in:

   AHindu KushBHimalayasCKarakoramDSulaiman Range

   Correct answer: C. Karakoram

   K2 (8,611 m) is in the Karakoram Range on the border of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan and China.

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6. 6

   The largest hot desert in the world is:

   AGobiBKalahariCTharDSahara

   Correct answer: D. Sahara

   The Sahara in North Africa is the largest hot desert. Antarctica is the largest desert overall if cold deserts are counted.

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7. 7

   What is the capital of Australia?

   ASydneyBCanberraCMelbourneDPerth

   Correct answer: B. Canberra

   Canberra was purpose-built as the capital as a compromise between the rival cities of Sydney and Melbourne.

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8. 8

   The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with the:

   ARed SeaBBlack SeaCArabian SeaDMediterranean Sea

   Correct answer: D. Mediterranean Sea

   The Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain from Morocco and links the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

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9. 9

   Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?

   AJapanBChinaCSouth KoreaDThailand

   Correct answer: A. Japan

   Japan's name in Japanese, Nihon or Nippon, means "origin of the sun".

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10. 10

    The longest river in the world is generally considered to be the:

    AAmazonBIndusCNileDYangtze

    Correct answer: C. Nile

    The Nile is usually listed as the longest river, at about 6,650 km. Some studies argue that the Amazon is longer.

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