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World Geographical Records

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World geographical records encompass the extremes of physical geography, including the largest lakes, islands, oceans, and trenches. These factual questions test knowledge of global superlatives and major geographical features. This topic is a staple in general studies sections of UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams.

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World Geographical Records Questions

Multiple choice geography africa - location, political divisions and physical features study of africa africa africa - the central continent cocoa cultivation in ghana

Which sea separate the African continent from Asian continent? 

  1. Black sea

  2. Red sea

  3. Mediterranean sea

  4. Arabian sea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Africa is the second largest continent in the world after Asia. Red sea separate the African continent from Asian continent. Red sea is in Indian Ocean. The length of Red sea is 2,250 km and its maximum width is 355 km.

Multiple choice geography south america - land of andes location and expansion - south america south america south america - economic features

Which is the biggest river of South America?

  1. Amazon

  2. Peru

  3. Orinico

  4. Parana-Paraguay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

South America boasts no shortage of great rivers. The Madeira River stretches some 3,250 kilometers and the Parana dwarfs it at 4,880 kilometers. Most impressive of all is the longest river in South America is the Amazon River

The Amazon River passes through multiple countries including Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru and Brazil.

Multiple choice geography south america - land of andes location and expansion - south america south america south america - economic features

Which strait separates the mainland of South America from the island of Tierra del Fuego?

  1. Strait of Gibraltar

  2. Cook Strait

  3. Strait of Magellan

  4. Palk Strait
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Strait of Magellan is a navigable sea route in southern Chile that separates mainland South America to the north and Tierra del Fuego to the south.

Multiple choice geography south america - land of andes location and expansion - south america south america south america - economic features

Which is the largest river in the world?

  1. Ganga

  2. Nile

  3. Amazone

  4. Brahmaputra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by discharge volume and drainage basin size, carrying more water than the next seven largest rivers combined. While the Nile is the longest river, the Amazon's watershed covers about 40% of South America.

Multiple choice geography south america - land of andes location and expansion - south america south america south america - economic features

The Pacific Ring of Fire is the belt of ____________.

  1. extinct volcano

  2. dormant volcano

  3. active volcano

  4. desert
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pacific Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. It is characterized by highly active volcanic arcs.

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

The largest inhabited riverine Island of the world is __________.

  1. Dihang.

  2. Majuli Island.

  3. Moore Island.

  4. Teesta.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Majuli has shrunk as the river surrounding it has grown. However, it is recognised by Guinness Book of World Records as World's Largest River Island. 
  • The island is formed by the Brahmaputra river in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti, another branch of the Brahmaputra, joined by the Subansiri River in the north.
  • The island is inhabited by Mising tribes, Deori and Sonowal Kachri tribes. 
  • At the world's largest inhabited riverine island, ancient cultural traditions and nature blend into everyday life seamlessly.