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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 wetlands is home to the largest population of saltwater crocodiles in the world?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sunderbans is home to the largest population of saltwater crocodiles in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the largest coral reef 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 is the largest coral reef in the world. It is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The reef is over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles) long and is home to a wide variety of marine life.

Multiple choice

What is the deepest point in the ocean?

  1. Mariana Trench

  2. Puerto Rico Trench

  3. Japan Trench

  4. Tonga Trench
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Explanation

The Mariana Trench is the deepest point in the ocean. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, near the Mariana Islands. The deepest point in the Mariana Trench is the Challenger Deep, which is 11,034 meters (36,201 feet) deep.

Multiple choice

What is the largest ice cap on Earth?

  1. Greenland Ice Cap

  2. Antarctic Ice Cap

  3. Patagonia Ice Cap

  4. Vatnajökull Ice Cap
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Antarctic Ice Cap is the largest ice cap on Earth, covering an area of approximately 14 million square kilometers.

Multiple choice

What is the largest glacier in the world?

  1. Lambert Glacier

  2. Pine Island Glacier

  3. Thwaites Glacier

  4. Jakobshavn Glacier
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Explanation

Lambert Glacier is the largest glacier in the world, with a length of approximately 400 kilometers and a width of approximately 100 kilometers.

Multiple choice

What is the fastest-flowing glacier in the world?

  1. Lambert Glacier

  2. Pine Island Glacier

  3. Thwaites Glacier

  4. Jakobshavn Glacier
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jakobshavn Glacier is the fastest-flowing glacier in the world, with a flow rate of approximately 10 kilometers per year.

Multiple choice

What is the most vulnerable glacier in the world?

  1. Lambert Glacier

  2. Pine Island Glacier

  3. Thwaites Glacier

  4. Jakobshavn Glacier
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Thwaites Glacier is the most vulnerable glacier in the world, due to its rapid rate of melting and its potential to cause a significant rise in sea level.

Multiple choice

What is the largest geothermal power plant in the world?

  1. The Geysers Geothermal Complex

  2. Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Station

  3. Ol Karia Geothermal Power Station

  4. Darajat Geothermal Power Station
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Explanation

The Geysers Geothermal Complex in California, United States, is the largest geothermal power plant in the world. It has a capacity of over 1,500 megawatts.

Multiple choice

Which region of the world has the highest potential for geothermal energy development?

  1. The Pacific Ring of Fire

  2. The Mediterranean Sea

  3. The Great Rift Valley

  4. The Caribbean Sea
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Explanation

The Pacific Ring of Fire is the region of the world with the highest potential for geothermal energy development. It is home to many active volcanoes and geothermal fields.

Multiple choice

What is the largest geothermal field in the world?

  1. The Geysers Geothermal Field

  2. The Olkaria Geothermal Field

  3. The Darajat Geothermal Field

  4. The Hellisheidi Geothermal Field
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Explanation

The Geysers Geothermal Field in California, United States, is the largest geothermal field in the world. It covers an area of over 30 square miles and has a capacity of over 1,500 megawatts.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the world's longest passenger train journey, spanning over 9,288 kilometers?

  1. The Trans-Siberian Railway

  2. The Indian Pacific

  3. The Canadian

  4. The Eastern & Oriental Express
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Explanation

The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest passenger train journey in the world, covering a distance of over 9,288 kilometers from Moscow to Vladivostok, passing through various landscapes and time zones.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the area beyond a country's territorial waters, where it has exclusive rights to explore and exploit natural resources?

  1. Continental Shelf

  2. Exclusive Economic Zone

  3. High Seas

  4. International Waters
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extends from the outer limit of a country's territorial waters up to a maximum of 200 nautical miles from its baseline.

Multiple choice

What is the largest natural wonder in the world?

  1. The Great Barrier Reef

  2. The Grand Canyon

  3. Mount Everest

  4. The Amazon Rainforest
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Explanation

The Amazon Rainforest is the largest natural wonder in the world, covering an area of over 5.5 million square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which natural wonder is located in the United States?

  1. The Great Barrier Reef

  2. The Grand Canyon

  3. Mount Everest

  4. The Amazon Rainforest
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Grand Canyon is located in the United States and is one of the most popular natural wonders in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest waterfall in the world?

  1. Niagara Falls

  2. Victoria Falls

  3. Angel Falls

  4. Iguazu Falls
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Angel Falls is the largest waterfall in the world, with a height of 979 meters.