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World Facts and Geography

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World facts and geography encompass global statistics, technological history, and international political systems. This includes facts about research, natural resources, and democratic structures worldwide. Such questions are common in the general awareness papers of SSC, UPSC, and banking exams.

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World Facts and Geography Questions

Multiple choice the hot desert - sahara life in the deserts inter relationship of man and environment geography the cold desert - ladakh

In which part of Africa, Sahara desert is situated?

  1. Northern part

  2. Southern part

  3. Western part

  4. Eastern part
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sahara is a desert located on the African continent. It is the largest hot desert in the world.

The desert comprises much of North Africa, excluding the fertile region on the Mediterranean Sea coast, the Atlas Mountains of the Maghreb, and the Nile Valley in Egypt and Sudan.

Multiple choice the hot desert - sahara life in the deserts inter relationship of man and environment geography the cold desert - ladakh

Sahara desert is located in which part of Africa?

  1. Eastern

  2. Northern

  3. Western

  4. Southern
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Sahara desert is located in the northern part of Africa. It covers roughly 25% of the African continent. The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert and one of the harshest environments on the planet. Sahara desert is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the western edge, the Atlas Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Red Sea on the east, and Sudan and the valley of the Niger River on the south.
Multiple choice the hot desert - sahara life in the deserts inter relationship of man and environment geography the cold desert - ladakh

Africa is a hot continent, because ______.

  1. There are many volcanoes

  2. There is a great Sahara desert

  3. The greater part of the continent lies

    within the equatorial type of climate

  4. This is a big producer of spices
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Only the northernmost and the southernmost fringes of the continent have a Mediterranean climate because they aren't located under the tropics. Because of this geographical situation, Africa is a hot continent as the solar radiation intensity is always high as it's most part is located under the equatorial type of climate.

Multiple choice the hot desert - sahara life in the deserts inter relationship of man and environment geography the cold desert - ladakh

In the Sahara desert,long-staple cotton is grown in __________.

  1. Egypt

  2. Libya

  3. Sudan

  4. Chad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'extra-long-staple' (ELS) cotton typically denotes a cotton fibre of extraordinary fibre length. It is grown in Egypt.

The name Egyptian cotton is also broadly recognized as being associated with quality products. However, only a smaller percentage of Egyptian cotton produced each year is actually ELS cotton. The majority of Egyptian production is a long-staple cotton variety called Giza 86.

 

 

 

 

Multiple choice international conservation organizations- cites biodiversity, classification and conservation biology

In 1980s, which African countries were under continuous food crisis?

  1. Uganda and Cameeron

  2. Tanzania and Somalia

  3. Ethiopia and Tunisia

  4. Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

During the 1980s, several Southern African countries, including Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, faced significant food security challenges due to drought and economic factors.

Multiple choice international conservation organizations- cites biodiversity, classification and conservation biology

In Asia, Japan is known as a world leader in exploiting

  1. Tropical Resources

  2. Global Forests

  3. Global Environment

  4. Animal and Plants
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Japan has been a global leader in environmental technology and sustainable practices, particularly in areas like renewable energy, electric vehicles, and waste management systems. The phrasing 'exploiting global environment' refers to leveraging environmental technologies for economic benefit rather than harming the environment. Japan's innovations in green technology and environmental conservation are recognized worldwide.

Multiple choice geography atmosphere and temperature the climate and natural resources of gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

The powest point of Australia is ____________.

  1. Caspian Lake

  2. Eyre Lake

  3. Valdes Peninsula

  4. Death Valley
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda) is the lowest point in Australia at approximately 15 meters below sea level. This salt lake in South Australia is also the largest lake system in Australia when filled, though it's usually dry. Death Valley is in the USA, Caspian Lake is in Asia/Europe, and Valdes Peninsula is in Argentina.

Multiple choice geography climatic regions the climate and natural resources of gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Which one of the following island is closest to the equator?

  1. Minicoy

  2. Car Nicobar

  3. Little Nicobar

  4. Great Nicobar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Nicobar island is the Indian island that lies closest to the equator. The Indira Point is the southernmost point, i.e. The point closest to equator.

So option D is correct.