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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 ocean current is responsible for transporting warm water from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean?

  1. Agulhas Current

  2. Benguela Current

  3. Canary Current

  4. North Atlantic Current
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Explanation

The Agulhas Current is a warm ocean current that originates in the Indian Ocean and flows southward along the eastern coast of Africa. It transports warm water from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, influencing the climate of the region.

Multiple choice

Which ocean basin is the third largest in the world?

  1. Pacific Ocean

  2. Atlantic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Arctic Ocean
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean basin in the world, covering approximately 70.56 million square kilometers (27.24 million square miles).

Multiple choice

What is the largest wind farm in the world?

  1. Gansu Wind Farm, China

  2. Alta Wind Energy Center, USA

  3. London Array, UK

  4. Horns Rev 3, Denmark
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Explanation

Gansu Wind Farm in China is the largest wind farm in the world, with a total installed capacity of over 20 gigawatts.

Multiple choice

What is the largest coral reef system in the world?

  1. Great Barrier Reef

  2. Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

  3. Red Sea Coral Reef

  4. Coral Triangle
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Explanation

The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which island is home to the Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard?

  1. Bali

  2. Java

  3. Sumatra

  4. Komodo
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Explanation

Komodo Island, part of Indonesia, is famous for being the habitat of the Komodo dragon, a massive lizard that can grow up to 10 feet long.

Multiple choice

The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest:

  1. Coral Reef

  2. Island

  3. Marine Park

  4. Ocean Trench
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Explanation

The Great Barrier Reef is a vast coral reef system, not an island, marine park, or ocean trench.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest university in the American Southwest?

  1. The University of Arizona

  2. Arizona State University

  3. The University of New Mexico

  4. New Mexico State University
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Arizona State University is the largest university in the American Southwest.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest research university in the American Southwest?

  1. The University of Arizona

  2. Arizona State University

  3. The University of New Mexico

  4. New Mexico State University
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Explanation

The University of Arizona is the largest research university in the American Southwest.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest private university in the American Southwest?

  1. Brigham Young University

  2. The University of San Diego

  3. Pepperdine University

  4. Loyola Marymount University
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Explanation

Brigham Young University is the largest private university in the American Southwest.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Great Barrier Reef

  2. Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

  3. Red Sea Coral Reef

  4. Coral Triangle
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Explanation

The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, is the largest coral reef system in the world, stretching over 2,300 kilometers and teeming with diverse marine life.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

  1. 50%

  2. 60%

  3. 70%

  4. 80%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major achievement of NCPOR?

  1. Discovery of new species in the deep sea

  2. Development of new technologies for polar and ocean exploration

  3. First Indian expedition to the Arctic

  4. Mapping of the entire Indian Ocean
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Explanation

NCPOR's major achievements include the discovery of new species in the deep sea, development of new technologies for polar and ocean exploration, and the first Indian expedition to the Arctic, but not the mapping of the entire Indian Ocean.

Multiple choice

What is the name of NCPOR's outreach program?

  1. Polar Explorer

  2. Ocean Explorer

  3. Science Explorer

  4. Discovery Explorer
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Explanation

NCPOR's outreach program is named Polar Explorer.

Multiple choice

Which of these ocean zones is characterized by complete darkness and extreme pressure?

  1. Epipelagic Zone

  2. Mesopelagic Zone

  3. Bathypelagic Zone

  4. Abyssopelagic Zone
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Explanation

The abyssopelagic zone, also known as the midnight zone, is located between 4,000 and 6,000 meters below the ocean surface. It is characterized by complete darkness, extreme pressure, and cold temperatures.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest ocean on Earth?

  1. Pacific Ocean

  2. Atlantic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Arctic Ocean
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Explanation

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, covering an area of approximately 165.25 million square kilometers.