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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

What is the deepest point in the ocean?

  1. Mariana Trench

  2. Challenger Deep

  3. Puerto Rico Trench

  4. Philippine Trench
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The deepest point in the ocean is the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, which is approximately 11,000 meters deep.

Multiple choice

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

  1. Pacific Ocean

  2. Atlantic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

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

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth, covering approximately 30% of the Earth's surface.

Multiple choice

What is the second largest ocean on Earth?

  1. Pacific Ocean

  2. Atlantic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Arctic Ocean
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean on Earth, covering approximately 20% of the Earth's surface.

Multiple choice

What is the third largest ocean on Earth?

  1. Pacific Ocean

  2. Atlantic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

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

The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean on Earth, covering approximately 15% of the Earth's surface.

Multiple choice

What is the smallest ocean on Earth?

  1. Pacific Ocean

  2. Atlantic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Arctic Ocean
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean on Earth, covering approximately 4% of the Earth's surface.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the strongest ocean current in the Indian Ocean?

  1. East African Coastal Current

  2. Somali Current

  3. Agulhas Current

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

The Agulhas Current is the strongest ocean current in the Indian Ocean. It flows along the east coast of Africa from south to north.

Multiple choice

Which of the following ocean currents flows in the Arabian Sea?

  1. East African Coastal Current

  2. Somali Current

  3. Arabian Sea Current

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

The Arabian Sea Current flows in the Arabian Sea from west to east.

Multiple choice

Which of the following ocean currents flows in the Bay of Bengal?

  1. East African Coastal Current

  2. Somali Current

  3. Bay of Bengal Current

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

The Bay of Bengal Current flows in the Bay of Bengal from east to west.

Multiple choice

Which of the following ocean currents is responsible for the formation of the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. East African Coastal Current

  2. Somali Current

  3. Lakshadweep Current

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

The Lakshadweep Current is responsible for the formation of the Lakshadweep Islands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following ocean currents is responsible for the formation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. East African Coastal Current

  2. Somali Current

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Current

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

The Andaman and Nicobar Current is responsible for the formation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following ocean currents is responsible for the formation of the Maldives?

  1. East African Coastal Current

  2. Somali Current

  3. Maldives Current

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

The Maldives Current is responsible for the formation of the Maldives.

Multiple choice

Which of the following ocean currents is responsible for the formation of the Sri Lanka?

  1. East African Coastal Current

  2. Somali Current

  3. Sri Lanka Current

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

The Sri Lanka Current is responsible for the formation of the Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which of the following ocean currents is responsible for the formation of the Mauritius?

  1. East African Coastal Current

  2. Somali Current

  3. Mauritius Current

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

The Mauritius Current is responsible for the formation of the Mauritius.

Multiple choice

Which of the following ocean currents is responsible for the formation of the Seychelles?

  1. East African Coastal Current

  2. Somali Current

  3. Seychelles Current

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

The Seychelles Current is responsible for the formation of the Seychelles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following ocean currents is responsible for the formation of the Comoros?

  1. East African Coastal Current

  2. Somali Current

  3. Comoros Current

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

The Comoros Current is responsible for the formation of the Comoros.