General Knowledge — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

Which country is the largest by area in the world?

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Correct answer: A. Russia — Russia is the largest country in the world by area, covering approximately 17.1 million square kilometers.

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B. Canada

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C. United States

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D. China

Question 2

The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passes through which city?

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Correct answer: B. Greenwich, London — The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, London, and serves as the reference line for measuring longitude.

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A. Paris

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C. Berlin

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D. Amsterdam

Question 3

Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?

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Correct answer: C. Mount Everest — Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is the highest mountain peak at 8,849 meters above sea level.

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A. K2

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B. Kangchenjunga

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D. Makalu

Question 4

The Suez Canal connects which two water bodies?

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Correct answer: A. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea — The Suez Canal in Egypt connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, providing a crucial shipping route.

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B. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

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C. North Sea and Baltic Sea

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D. Black Sea and Aegean Sea

Question 5

Which continent is the coldest?

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Correct answer: C. Antarctica — Antarctica is the coldest continent with temperatures dropping below -80°C in winter.

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A. Arctic

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B. Greenland

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D. Northern Canada

Question 6

The Panama Canal connects which two oceans?

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Correct answer: B. Pacific and Atlantic Oceans — The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, providing a crucial shortcut for maritime trade.

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A. Atlantic and Indian Oceans

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C. Pacific and Indian Oceans

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D. Atlantic and Arctic Oceans

Question 7

The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?

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Correct answer: B. Australia — The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

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A. New Zealand

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C. Papua New Guinea

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D. Fiji

Question 8

What is the capital of Bhutan?

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Correct answer: B. Thimphu — Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, located in the western part of the country. It became capital in 1961, replacing Punakha.

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A. Paro

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C. Punakha

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D. Jakar

General Knowledge - MCQ Practice Questions