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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

Which of the following is the tallest building in the world?

  1. Burj Khalifa

  2. Shanghai Tower

  3. Makkah Royal Clock Tower

  4. Ping An Finance Center
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Burj Khalifa is a 828-meter (2,717-foot) tall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest building in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world?

  1. Three Gorges Dam

  2. Itaipu Dam

  3. Xiluodu Dam

  4. Baihetan Dam
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Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric power plant located on the Yangtze River in China. It is the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest geothermal power plant in the world?

  1. The Geysers Geothermal Complex

  2. Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Station

  3. Olkaria Geothermal Power Station

  4. Darajat Geothermal Power Station
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The Geysers Geothermal Complex is the largest geothermal power plant in the world. It is located in California, United States.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest wave power plant in the world?

  1. Aguçadoura Wave Park

  2. Mutriku Wave Power Plant

  3. Pico Plant

  4. Wave Hub
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Aguçadoura Wave Park is the largest wave power plant in the world. It is located in Portugal.

Multiple choice

Which region is considered to be the most piracy-prone area in the world?

  1. Gulf of Aden

  2. South China Sea

  3. Caribbean Sea

  4. Mediterranean Sea
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The Gulf of Aden is considered to be the most piracy-prone area in the world.

Multiple choice

Which coastal drive in California offers a scenic journey along the Pacific Ocean, passing through charming towns and rugged cliffs?

  1. Pacific Coast Highway

  2. Highway 1

  3. California State Route 1

  4. Ocean Avenue
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The Pacific Coast Highway, also known as Highway 1, is a legendary road trip destination, offering a scenic journey along the California coastline.

Multiple choice

What is the largest IHS facility in the United States?

  1. Indian Health Service Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico

  2. Indian Health Service Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona

  3. Indian Health Service Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

  4. Indian Health Service Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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The Indian Health Service Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico is the largest IHS facility in the United States. It is a 500-bed hospital that provides a wide range of healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Multiple choice

What is the largest volcano in the solar system?

  1. Olympus Mons

  2. Mauna Kea

  3. Mount Everest

  4. Kilimanjaro
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Olympus Mons is a volcano located on Mars and is the largest volcano in the solar system, with a height of over 21 kilometers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian oceanographic research program that aims to study the Indian Ocean?

  1. Indian Ocean Mission

  2. Project Ocean

  3. Deep Ocean Mission

  4. Blue Ocean Mission
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The Indian Ocean Mission is an ambitious oceanographic research program launched by the Government of India in 2020. It aims to study the Indian Ocean in detail, including its physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the world's largest tidal power plant?

  1. Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station

  2. La Rance Tidal Power Station

  3. Annapolis Royal Generating Station

  4. Jiangxia Tidal Power Station
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The Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station in South Korea is the world's largest tidal power plant, with a capacity of 254 megawatts.

Multiple choice

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in which ocean?

  1. Indian Ocean

  2. Pacific Ocean

  3. Atlantic Ocean

  4. Arctic Ocean
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a group of islands in the Bay of Bengal, are located in the Indian Ocean.

Multiple choice

What is the largest species of crab in the world?

  1. King Crab

  2. Snow Crab

  3. Dungeness Crab

  4. Blue Crab
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The largest species of crab in the world is the King Crab, which can weigh up to 20 pounds and have a leg span of up to 6 feet.

Multiple choice

The Amazon River, the largest river by volume in the world, has been a significant factor in the historical development of which country?

  1. A. Brazil

  2. B. Peru

  3. C. Colombia

  4. D. Venezuela
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The Amazon River has been a vital waterway for transportation, trade, and agriculture in Brazil, contributing to the country's economic and cultural development.

Multiple choice

The Murray River, the longest river in Australia, has been a significant factor in the historical development of which state?

  1. A. New South Wales

  2. B. Victoria

  3. C. Queensland

  4. D. South Australia
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Explanation

The Murray River has been a vital waterway for transportation, trade, and agriculture in Victoria, contributing to the state's economic and cultural development.

Multiple choice

What is the largest coral reef system in the world, stretching over 2,300 kilometers?

  1. Great Barrier Reef

  2. Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

  3. Red Sea Coral Reef

  4. Coral Triangle
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The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, is the largest and most diverse coral reef system in the world, spanning over 2,300 kilometers.