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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 largest hydropower reservoir in the world?

  1. Kariba Dam in Zambia and Zimbabwe

  2. Three Gorges Dam in China

  3. Itaipu Dam in Brazil and Paraguay

  4. Grand Coulee Dam in the United States
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The largest hydropower reservoir in the world is the Three Gorges Dam in China. The reservoir has a surface area of 1,084 square kilometers and a storage capacity of 39.3 cubic kilometers.

Multiple choice

What is the oldest hydropower reservoir in the world?

  1. Aswan Dam in Egypt

  2. Hoover Dam in the United States

  3. Glen Canyon Dam in the United States

  4. Bhakra Dam in India
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Explanation

The oldest hydropower reservoir in the world is the Aswan Dam in Egypt. The dam was completed in 1970 and has a reservoir capacity of 132 cubic kilometers.

Multiple choice

The largest wetland in the world is located in:

  1. Brazil

  2. Canada

  3. Russia

  4. United States
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The largest wetland in the world is the Pantanal in Brazil.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important strategic location in the South China Sea?

  1. Spratly Islands

  2. Paracel Islands

  3. Macao

  4. Hong Kong
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Explanation

The Spratly Islands are the most important strategic location in the South China Sea because they are located on a major shipping route and are believed to contain significant oil and gas reserves.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important strategic location in the North Atlantic Ocean?

  1. Iceland

  2. Greenland

  3. Faroe Islands

  4. Azores
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Explanation

Iceland is the most important strategic location in the North Atlantic Ocean because it is located on a major shipping route and is a major producer of fish.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important strategic location in the South Atlantic Ocean?

  1. Falkland Islands

  2. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

  3. Bouvet Island

  4. Peter I Island
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Explanation

The Falkland Islands are the most important strategic location in the South Atlantic Ocean because they are located on a major shipping route and are a major producer of oil and gas.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important strategic location in the Arctic Ocean?

  1. Greenland

  2. Svalbard

  3. Franz Josef Land

  4. Novaya Zemlya
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Explanation

Greenland is the most important strategic location in the Arctic Ocean because it is the largest island in the world and is located on a major shipping route.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important strategic location in the Antarctic Ocean?

  1. Ross Dependency

  2. Marie Byrd Land

  3. Wilkes Land

  4. Victoria Land
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Explanation

The Ross Dependency is the most important strategic location in the Antarctic Ocean because it is the largest territorial claim in Antarctica and is located on a major shipping route.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important strategic location in the Pacific Ocean?

  1. Hawaii

  2. Guam

  3. Wake Island

  4. Midway Atoll
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Explanation

Hawaii is the most important strategic location in the Pacific Ocean because it is the largest state in the United States and is located on a major shipping route.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important strategic location in the Atlantic Ocean?

  1. Bermuda

  2. Azores

  3. Canary Islands

  4. Cape Verde
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Explanation

Bermuda is the most important strategic location in the Atlantic Ocean because it is a major military base for the United States and is located on a major shipping route.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important strategic location in the South China Sea?

  1. Spratly Islands

  2. Paracel Islands

  3. Macao

  4. Hong Kong
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Spratly Islands are the most important strategic location in the South China Sea because they are located on a major shipping route and are believed to contain significant oil and gas reserves.

Multiple choice

Where can you find the world's highest commercial bungee jumping platform, located atop a breathtaking mountain peak?

  1. Macau Tower

  2. Kawarau Bridge

  3. Bloukrans Bridge

  4. Royal Gorge Bridge
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Explanation

The Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado, USA, holds the record for the world's highest commercial bungee jumping platform, offering a thrilling drop into the Arkansas River.

Multiple choice

Where can you find the world's longest zip line, spanning a breathtaking valley and offering a unique perspective of the surrounding landscape?

  1. Jebel Jais Flight

  2. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry

  3. Superman Zipline

  4. Flight of the Gibbon
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Explanation

The Jebel Jais Flight in the United Arab Emirates is the world's longest zip line, stretching over 2.8 kilometers and providing stunning views of the Hajar Mountains.

Multiple choice

Where can you find the world's highest bungee jumping site, offering a breathtaking plunge from a towering structure?

  1. Macau Tower

  2. Kawarau Bridge

  3. Bloukrans Bridge

  4. Royal Gorge Bridge
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Explanation

The Macau Tower in China holds the record for the world's highest bungee jumping site, with a jump platform located at a staggering 233 meters above the ground.

Multiple choice

What is the longest chapter in the Quran?

  1. Al-Baqarah

  2. Al-Imran

  3. An-Nisa

  4. Al-Maidah
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Explanation

Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter in the Quran, consisting of 286 verses.