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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

What is the name of the national park in Namibia known for its desert landscapes and unique wildlife?

  1. Etosha National Park

  2. Namib-Naukluft National Park

  3. Skeleton Coast National Park

  4. Fish River Canyon National Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Etosha National Park in Namibia is known for its vast salt pans, which attract a variety of wildlife during the dry season, including elephants, lions, and giraffes.

Multiple choice

Which West African country is home to the Waza National Park, known for its diverse wildlife?

  1. Cameroon

  2. Nigeria

  3. Ghana

  4. Ivory Coast
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Explanation

Waza National Park in Cameroon is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and antelope, as well as over 300 species of birds.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in Zambia known for its large population of hippos?

  1. South Luangwa National Park

  2. Lower Zambezi National Park

  3. Kafue National Park

  4. Liuwa Plain National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Liuwa Plain National Park in Zambia is known for its large population of hippos, as well as its wildebeest migration and diverse birdlife.

Multiple choice

Which Central African country is home to the Dzanga-Ndoki National Park, known for its gorillas and elephants?

  1. Gabon

  2. Congo

  3. Central African Republic

  4. Cameroon
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dzanga-Ndoki National Park in the Central African Republic is home to a variety of wildlife, including gorillas, elephants, chimpanzees, and bongo antelopes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in Uganda known for its mountain gorillas?

  1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  2. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

  3. Kibale National Park

  4. Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Explanation

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda is home to over half of the world's population of mountain gorillas, making it a popular destination for gorilla trekking safaris.

Multiple choice

Which East African country is home to the Selous Game Reserve, known for its large population of elephants?

  1. Kenya

  2. Tanzania

  3. Uganda

  4. Ethiopia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania is one of the largest game reserves in Africa and is home to a large population of elephants, as well as lions, leopards, and giraffes.

Multiple choice

Which Southern African country is home to the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Botswana

  2. Namibia

  3. Zambia

  4. Zimbabwe
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Explanation

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its unique ecosystem, which includes a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and hippos.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in Rwanda known for its mountain gorillas?

  1. Volcanoes National Park

  2. Nyungwe Forest National Park

  3. Akagera National Park

  4. Gishwati-Mukura National Park
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Explanation

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is home to a population of mountain gorillas, as well as other wildlife, including golden monkeys and chimpanzees.

Multiple choice

Which East African country is home to the Amboseli National Park, known for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro?

  1. Kenya

  2. Tanzania

  3. Uganda

  4. Ethiopia
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Explanation

Amboseli National Park in Kenya is known for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, as well as its large population of elephants.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a tax haven?

  1. United States

  2. Switzerland

  3. Canada

  4. Germany
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Switzerland is known for its banking secrecy laws and low tax rates, making it a popular tax haven for individuals and businesses seeking to reduce their tax liability.

Multiple choice

Which African country is home to the Serengeti National Park, famous for its annual wildebeest migration?

  1. Kenya

  2. Tanzania

  3. South Africa

  4. Botswana
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania, spanning over 14,763 square kilometers and is renowned for its vast savannas, diverse wildlife, and the annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest national park in South Africa, known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife?

  1. Kruger National Park

  2. Etosha National Park

  3. Chobe National Park

  4. Serengeti National Park
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Explanation

Kruger National Park is the largest national park in South Africa, covering an area of approximately 19,485 square kilometers. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo), as well as numerous other species of mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Multiple choice

Which African country is famous for its Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a unique wetland ecosystem?

  1. Namibia

  2. Zimbabwe

  3. Botswana

  4. Zambia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Okavango Delta is located in Botswana and is the largest inland delta in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, lions, hippos, and crocodiles.

Multiple choice

Which African country is home to the Etosha National Park, known for its vast salt pan and diverse wildlife?

  1. Kenya

  2. Tanzania

  3. Namibia

  4. Botswana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Etosha National Park is located in Namibia and is known for its vast salt pan, which covers an area of approximately 5,000 square kilometers. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national park in Zambia known for its Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world?

  1. Chobe National Park

  2. Hwange National Park

  3. Kruger National Park

  4. Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is located in Zambia and is home to Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras.