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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 desert in the world?

  1. Sahara Desert

  2. Gobi Desert

  3. Arabian Desert

  4. Atacama Desert
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the largest rainforest in the world?

  1. Amazon Rainforest

  2. Congo Rainforest

  3. Borneo Rainforest

  4. New Guinea Rainforest
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the largest invertebrate on Earth?

  1. Giant Squid

  2. Blue Whale

  3. Colossal Squid

  4. Humboldt Squid
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The giant squid, Architeuthis dux, is the largest invertebrate on Earth. It can reach lengths of over 40 feet and weigh up to 2,200 pounds.

Multiple choice

What is the largest mural in the world?

  1. The Great Wall of China

  2. The Sistine Chapel ceiling

  3. The Battle of Borodino

  4. The Murals of Diego Rivera
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Murals of Diego Rivera, located in Mexico City, are the largest mural in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major ocean current that flows from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. Indonesian Throughflow

  4. Agulhas Current
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indonesian Throughflow is a major ocean current that flows from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean through the Indonesian archipelago.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ocean current that flows along the western coast of North America?

  1. California Current

  2. Gulf Stream

  3. Kuroshio Current

  4. Humboldt Current
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The California Current is a major ocean current that flows along the western coast of North America, from British Columbia to Baja California.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major ocean current that flows from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. Indonesian Throughflow

  4. Agulhas Current
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gulf Stream is a major ocean current that flows from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, carrying warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the North Atlantic.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of South America?

  1. California Current

  2. Gulf Stream

  3. Kuroshio Current

  4. Humboldt Current
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Humboldt Current is a major ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of South America, from Peru to Chile, carrying cold water from the Antarctic.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major ocean current that flows from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. Indonesian Throughflow

  4. Agulhas Current
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Agulhas Current is a major ocean current that flows from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, carrying warm water from the Indian Ocean to the South Atlantic.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ocean current that flows along the western coast of Africa?

  1. California Current

  2. Gulf Stream

  3. Kuroshio Current

  4. Benguela Current
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Benguela Current is a major ocean current that flows along the western coast of Africa, from Angola to Namibia, carrying cold water from the Antarctic.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major ocean current that flows from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. Indonesian Throughflow

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

The Indonesian Throughflow is a major ocean current that flows from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean through the Indonesian archipelago.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of North America?

  1. California Current

  2. Gulf Stream

  3. Kuroshio Current

  4. Humboldt Current
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gulf Stream is a major ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of North America, from Florida to Newfoundland, carrying warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the North Atlantic.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major ocean current that flows from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. Indonesian Throughflow

  4. Panama Current
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Panama Current is a major ocean current that flows from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean through the Panama Canal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ocean current that flows along the western coast of South America?

  1. California Current

  2. Gulf Stream

  3. Kuroshio Current

  4. Humboldt Current
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Humboldt Current is a major ocean current that flows along the western coast of South America, from Peru to Chile, carrying cold water from the Antarctic.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major ocean current that flows from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. Indonesian Throughflow

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

The Indonesian Throughflow is a major ocean current that flows from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean through the Indonesian archipelago.