Challenge your geography skills with our 100 engaging multiple-choice questions! From continents to capitals, rivers to mountains, this fun and educational world geography quiz includes answers and explanations. Perfect for students, teachers, and trivia lovers. Take the quiz now!
1
Which is the largest continent by area?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Asia
Explanation: Asia covers about 44.58 million sq. km, nearly 30% of the Earth’s total land area, and is home to over 4.5 billion people.
2
Which continent is known as the “Dark Continent”?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Africa
Explanation: Historically, Africa was called the “Dark Continent” due to limited knowledge of its geography and culture by Europeans in the 19th century.
3
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world. What percentage of Earth’s surface does it cover?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) 46%
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean spans about 165 million sq. km, covering nearly half of the Earth’s water surface.
4
Which is the smallest continent by land area?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Australia
Explanation: Australia is the smallest continent, covering only 7.7 million sq. km, often referred to as the “island continent.”
5
The Nile River flows into which sea?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Mediterranean Sea
Explanation: The Nile, the world’s longest river, flows northwards and empties into the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt.
6
Mount Everest lies on the border of which two countries?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Nepal and China (Tibet)
Explanation: Mount Everest, the highest peak (8,849 meters), is located between Nepal and Tibet (China).
7
Which is the saltiest sea in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Dead Sea
Explanation: The Dead Sea has a salinity of around 34%, making it one of the saltiest water bodies on Earth.
8
Which country has the most time zones in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) France
Explanation: France, due to its overseas territories, spans 12 time zones, the most of any country.
9
The Amazon River is located in which continent?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) South America
Explanation: The Amazon, the second-longest river in the world, flows mainly through Brazil and has the largest drainage basin.
10
Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Sahara Desert
Explanation: The Sahara spans about 9.2 million sq. km across North Africa, making it the largest hot desert on Earth.
11
Which continent is known as the ‘White Continent’?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Antarctica
Explanation: Antarctica is called the White Continent because it is almost entirely covered with ice and snow.
12
Which ocean is the smallest in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Arctic Ocean
Explanation: The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest ocean, surrounding the North Pole.
13
Which continent has the highest population density?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Asia
Explanation: Asia has the highest population density due to highly populated countries like India, China, Bangladesh, and Japan.
14
Which ocean is known as the ‘Ring of Fire’?
✓ Correct Answer: (D) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is surrounded by active volcanoes and earthquake zones, forming the “Ring of Fire.”
15
Which continent is known as the ‘Dark Continent’?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Africa
Explanation: Africa was historically called the Dark Continent by Europeans due to limited knowledge about its geography in earlier centuries.
16
Which ocean separates Africa and Australia?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Indian Ocean
Explanation: The Indian Ocean lies between Africa, Asia, and Australia.
17
Which continent has no permanent population?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Antarctica
Explanation: Antarctica has research stations, but no permanent population.
18
The deepest ocean trench in the world is?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Mariana Trench
Explanation: Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is the deepest part of the world’s oceans (~11,034 meters).
19
Which is the largest desert in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (D) Antarctic Desert
Explanation: Though people think Sahara is the largest, actually the Antarctic cold desert is the biggest.
20
Which ocean touches the coasts of five continents?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Atlantic Ocean
Explanation: The Atlantic Ocean borders North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Antarctica.
21
Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Ural Mountains
Explanation: The Ural Mountains run north to south through Russia and are considered the boundary between Europe and Asia.
22
The Great Barrier Reef is located in which country?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Australia
Explanation: The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system, stretches over 2,300 km off the northeast coast of Australia.
23
Which city is located on two continents, Europe and Asia?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Istanbul
Explanation: Istanbul in Turkey straddles the Bosporus Strait, with parts in both Europe and Asia.
24
Which country has the largest number of islands?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Sweden
Explanation: Sweden has over 267,000 islands, the highest number in the world.
25
Which river flows through Paris?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Seine
Explanation: The Seine River runs through Paris and is famous for its historical and cultural significance.
26
What is the capital of Canada?
✓ Correct Answer: (D) Ottawa
Explanation: Ottawa is Canada’s capital, chosen for its location between English-speaking Toronto and French-speaking Montreal.
27
The Dead Sea lies between which two countries?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Jordan and Israel
Explanation: The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel/Palestine to the west.
28
Which river is the longest in South America?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Amazon
Explanation: The Amazon River, stretching about 6,400 km, is the second-longest river in the world and the largest by discharge volume.
29
Which is the highest waterfall in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Angel Falls
Explanation: Angel Falls in Venezuela has a height of 979 meters, making it the tallest waterfall in the world.
30
Which country is known as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes”?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Finland
Explanation: Finland has around 188,000 lakes, earning it the nickname “Land of a Thousand Lakes.”
31
Mount Everest lies between which two countries?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) China and Nepal
Explanation: Mount Everest sits on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
32
Which is the smallest country in the world by area?
✓ Correct Answer: (D) Vatican City
Explanation: Vatican City is an independent city-state inside Rome with an area of just 0.49 square km.
33
Which desert is the largest in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Antarctic Desert
Explanation: Antarctica, though icy, is classified as a desert and is the largest in the world, covering about 14 million sq. km.
34
The Suez Canal connects which two seas?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation: The Suez Canal in Egypt links the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea, a vital global trade route.
35
Which country has the world’s longest coastline?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Canada
Explanation: Canada has the longest coastline in the world, stretching over 202,000 km.
36
Which is the deepest ocean in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (D) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the deepest, with the Mariana Trench reaching a depth of 11,034 meters.
37
The Great Victoria Desert is located in?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Australia
Explanation: The Great Victoria Desert is the largest desert in Australia, spanning Western and South Australia.
38
Which city is known as the “City of Canals”?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Venice
Explanation: Venice, Italy, is world-famous for its canals and gondolas.
39
Which is the largest island in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Greenland
Explanation: Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is the largest island, covering 2.16 million sq. km.
40
Which river is the longest in Africa?
✓ Correct Answer: (D) Nile
Explanation: The Nile River, stretching about 6,650 km, is the longest in Africa and one of the longest in the world.
41
Which sea is the saltiest natural lake in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Dead Sea
Explanation: The Dead Sea’s salinity is about 10 times higher than average seawater.
42
Which country is called the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Japan
Explanation: Japan is located in the far east of Asia, hence called the “Land of the Rising Sun.”
43
Which ocean is the warmest?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Indian Ocean
Explanation: The Indian Ocean is the warmest due to its tropical location.
44
The Panama Canal connects which two oceans?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Atlantic and Pacific
Explanation: The Panama Canal in Central America links the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean.
45
Which is the largest desert in Asia?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Gobi Desert
Explanation: The Gobi Desert in China and Mongolia is Asia’s largest desert.
46
Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Japan
Explanation: Japan is called the “Land of the Rising Sun” because it lies east of Asia, where the sun appears to rise.
47
Which African country is known as the “Pearl of Africa”?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Uganda
Explanation: Winston Churchill described Uganda as the “Pearl of Africa” due to its beauty and biodiversity.
48
Which European river is the longest?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Volga
Explanation: The Volga River in Russia is the longest in Europe, about 3,530 km long.
49
Which desert is located in both India and Pakistan?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Thar Desert
Explanation: The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, spans India and Pakistan.
50
Which is the smallest continent by area?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Australia
Explanation: Australia is the smallest continent, covering about 7.7 million sq. km.
51
Which is the highest mountain in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Mount Everest
Explanation: Mount Everest (8,849 meters) in the Himalayas is the highest peak on Earth.
52
K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, lies in?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Pakistan-China border
Explanation: K2 (8,611 meters) is located in the Karakoram Range, straddling Pakistan and China.
53
The Karakoram Range is mainly located in?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Pakistan, China, and India
Explanation: The Karakoram range includes K2, Gasherbrum, and Baltoro Glacier.
54
The Alps mountains are located in?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Europe
Explanation: The Alps stretch across France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Slovenia.
55
Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Ural Mountains
Explanation: The Urals in Russia form the boundary between Europe and Asia.
56
The Andes Mountains are found in which continent?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) South America
Explanation: The Andes, the world’s longest mountain chain, stretch along the west coast of South America.
57
Which mountain range is known as the “Roof of the World”?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Pamirs
Explanation: The Pamir Mountains in Central Asia are called the “Roof of the World” due to their high elevation.
58
The Rocky Mountains are located in?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) North America
Explanation: The Rockies stretch from Canada to the southwestern United States.
59
The world’s largest glacier is?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Lambert Glacier
Explanation: The Lambert Glacier in Antarctica is the world’s largest glacier, about 100 km wide and 400 km long.
60
The Siachen Glacier, one of the highest battlegrounds on Earth, is located in?
✓ Correct Answer: (D) Pakistan-India disputed region
Explanation: The Siachen Glacier (76 km long) lies in the disputed Kashmir region, between India and Pakistan.
71
What is the capital of Australia?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Canberra
Explanation: Though Sydney and Melbourne are bigger, Canberra was chosen as the compromise capital in 1913.
72
Which city is known as the “City of Canals”?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Venice
Explanation: Venice in Italy is famous for its canals, gondolas, and historical architecture.
73
Islamabad became the capital of Pakistan in which year?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) 1963
Explanation: Islamabad replaced Karachi as Pakistan’s capital due to its strategic location and planned development.
74
What is the capital of Canada?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Ottawa
Explanation: Ottawa, not the larger cities, was chosen for its central location between English and French-speaking Canada.
75
Which city is called the “Eternal City”?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Rome
Explanation: Rome earned this title because of its long-lasting influence and history dating back to ancient times.
76
The capital of Turkey is?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Ankara
Explanation: Although Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city, Ankara became the capital in 1923 after the Turkish War of Independence.
77
Which city is known as the “City of Mosques”?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Istanbul
Explanation: Istanbul, Turkey, is home to over 3,000 mosques, including Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
78
What is the capital of South Africa?
✓ Correct Answer: (D) All of these
Explanation: South Africa uniquely has three capitals: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).
79
Which city is known as the “Pearl of the Orient”?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Manila
Explanation: Manila, the capital of the Philippines, has been historically called the Pearl of the Orient due to its strategic location.
80
Which city is the headquarters of the European Union?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Brussels
Explanation: Brussels, Belgium, hosts the main EU institutions, including the European Commission and the European Council.
81
What is the highest mountain in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Mount Everest
Explanation: Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-China border, stands at 8,848.86 meters (29,031 feet).
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The Karakoram Range is located in which countries?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Pakistan, India, China
Explanation: The Karakoram Range stretches across northern Pakistan, Ladakh (India), and western China, housing K2.
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Which desert is the largest in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Sahara
Explanation: The Sahara Desert in Africa is the largest hot desert, covering 9.2 million km². (The Antarctic is technically the largest cold desert).
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Which is the longest mountain range in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Andes
Explanation: The Andes in South America stretch over 7,000 km, making it the world’s longest continental mountain range.
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The Great Victoria Desert is located in?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Australia
Explanation: It is the largest desert in Australia, covering parts of Western and South Australia.
86
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which African country?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Tanzania
Explanation: Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest peak (5,895 meters) and a dormant volcano.
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The Thar Desert is also called?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Great Indian Desert
Explanation: The Thar Desert, spanning India and Pakistan, is the world’s 17th largest desert.
88
The Alps mountains are located in which continent?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Europe
Explanation: The Alps run through 8 European countries including France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria.
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Which desert is called the “Roof of the World”?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Pamir
Explanation: The Pamir Mountains (Tajikistan region) are called “Roof of the World” due to their high elevation.
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Which is the coldest desert in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Antarctic Desert
Explanation: Antarctica is the coldest and driest desert, with temperatures dropping below −80 °C.
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Which is the longest river in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Nile
Explanation: The Nile River in Africa stretches about 6,650 km, slightly longer than the Amazon (though some scientists debate this).
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The Amazon River flows through which continent?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) South America
Explanation: The Amazon flows through Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and other countries, carrying the world’s largest volume of freshwater.
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The Yangtze River is located in?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) China
Explanation: The Yangtze, 6,300 km long, is Asia’s longest river and vital for China’s economy and transport.
94
Which river flows through Paris?
✓ Correct Answer: (B) Seine
Explanation: The Seine River runs through Paris, France, and is famous for its historical and cultural significance.
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The Danube River does NOT flow through which country?
✓ Correct Answer: (D) Spain
Explanation: The Danube flows through 10 European countries, but not Spain.
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Which is the largest freshwater lake in the world by area?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Lake Superior
Explanation: Lake Superior (USA/Canada) covers 82,100 km². Caspian Sea is larger but is considered a saltwater lake.
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The Caspian Sea is bordered by how many countries?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) 5
Explanation: The Caspian Sea is bordered by Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan.
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The Dead Sea is famous for its?
✓ Correct Answer: (A) Low elevation and high salt content
Explanation: The Dead Sea is Earth’s lowest point on land (430 meters below sea level) and is extremely salty.
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Which river is known as the “Sorrow of China”?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Yellow River (Huang He)
Explanation: Frequent floods of the Yellow River have historically caused devastation, earning it the name “Sorrow of China.”
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Which is the deepest lake in the world?
✓ Correct Answer: (C) Lake Baikal
Explanation: Located in Siberia, Russia, Lake Baikal is the world’s deepest lake (1,642 meters) and holds 20% of the world’s unfrozen freshwater.
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