Here are some sample questions and answers to continue honing your knowledge:
General Knowledge Questions for Geography set #1
Question 1: Countries and Borders
Question: Which country is landlocked?
a) Chile
b) Argentina
c) Bolivia
d) Peru
Answer: c) Bolivia
(Bolivia is one of the two landlocked countries in South America, the other being Paraguay.)
Question 2: Physical Geography
Question: Which of the following rivers is the longest in the world?
a) Nile
b) Amazon
c) Yangtze
d) Mississippi
Answer: a) Nile
(Although some sources debate this with the Amazon River, the Nile is traditionally considered the longest.)
Question 3: World Landmarks
Question: The Taj Mahal is located in which city?
a) Delhi
b) Jaipur
c) Mumbai
d) Agra
Answer: d) Agra
(The Taj Mahal is one of India’s most iconic landmarks and is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.)
Question 4: Continents and Oceans
Question: Which ocean is the largest by surface area?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Indian Ocean
c) Arctic Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean
Answer: d) Pacific Ocean
(The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean, covering more than 63 million square miles.)
Question 5: Countries and Capitals
Question: What is the capital of Canada?
a) Ottawa
b) Toronto
c) Montreal
d) Vancouver
Answer: a) Ottawa
(Many people assume Toronto is the capital, but Ottawa is the political capital of Canada.)
Question 6: Geography of Africa
Question: Which is the largest country in Africa by land area?
a) Nigeria
b) Egypt
c) Sudan
d) Algeria
Answer: d) Algeria
(Algeria is the largest country in Africa, covering about 2.38 million square kilometers.)
Question 7: Mountain Ranges
Question: The Andes mountain range is located on which continent?
a) Africa
b) North America
c) South America
d) Asia
Answer: c) South America
(The Andes is the longest continental mountain range, stretching along the western edge of South America.)
Question 8: Islands and Archipelagos
Question: Which country is an archipelago of over 17,000 islands?
a) Philippines
b) Indonesia
c) Maldives
d) Japan
Answer: b) Indonesia
(Indonesia is made up of over 17,000 islands, making it one of the largest archipelagos in the world.)
Question 9: World Politics
Question: Which European country is known for being neutral in military conflicts?
a) Switzerland
b) Sweden
c) Finland
d) Norway
Answer: a) Switzerland
(Switzerland has maintained a policy of neutrality for centuries and is home to international diplomatic institutions.)
Question 10: Geography of Europe
Question: Which country is bordered by both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean?
a) Spain
b) Italy
c) Greece
d) Portugal
Answer: a) Spain
(Spain has coastlines along both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.)
Study Tips
- Focus on facts: Try to remember key facts such as borders, capitals, and physical features of countries.
- Use visuals: It might help to look at world maps to associate countries with their locations.
- Quiz yourself: Regularly quiz yourself on categories like rivers, mountains, or islands to keep information fresh.
- Stay consistent: Geography requires long-term memorization, so revisiting topics weekly will reinforce your knowledge.
I hope these questions are helpful!
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