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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 cycling route in Australia follows the coastline of the Great Ocean Road, offering stunning views of the Southern Ocean?

  1. Great Ocean Road

  2. Pacific Coast Highway

  3. Blue Ridge Parkway

  4. Overseas Highway
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Explanation

The Great Ocean Road is a scenic cycling route that follows the coastline of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum breadth of the territorial sea under UNCLOS?

  1. 12 nautical miles

  2. 24 nautical miles

  3. 36 nautical miles

  4. 48 nautical miles
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Explanation

According to UNCLOS, the territorial sea of a coastal state extends up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline, which is typically the low-water line along the coast.

Multiple choice

Which zone extends 200 nautical miles from the baseline and provides exclusive rights to coastal states for resource exploration and exploitation?

  1. Territorial Sea

  2. Contiguous Zone

  3. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

  4. Continental Shelf
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Explanation

The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) grants coastal states exclusive rights to explore, exploit, conserve, and manage natural resources within 200 nautical miles from the baseline.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest protected area in South America?

  1. Yasuni National Park

  2. Madidi National Park

  3. Iguaçu National Park

  4. Torres del Paine National Park
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Explanation

Yasuni National Park in Ecuador is the largest protected area in South America.

Multiple choice

Which ocean is most affected by plastic pollution?

  1. Pacific Ocean

  2. Atlantic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Arctic Ocean
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Explanation

The Pacific Ocean is the most affected by plastic pollution, with the Great Pacific Garbage Patch being a notable example.

Multiple choice

Which ocean current is primarily responsible for the mild climate of Western Europe?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

  4. Benguela Current
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Explanation

The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows along the eastern coast of North America before crossing the Atlantic Ocean to reach Western Europe. It brings warm water and air to the region, contributing to its mild climate.

Multiple choice

Which ocean current is associated with the phenomenon of El Niño?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

  4. Benguela Current
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Explanation

El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a climate pattern that involves changes in the temperature and circulation of the Pacific Ocean. It is associated with the El Niño phase, characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, and the La Niña phase, characterized by unusually cool ocean temperatures in the same region.

Multiple choice

Which ocean current is responsible for the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water along the coast of Peru?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. Humboldt Current

  4. Benguela Current
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Explanation

The Humboldt Current is a cold ocean current that flows along the western coast of South America. It is responsible for the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean, which supports a diverse ecosystem and contributes to the region's fishing industry.

Multiple choice

Which ocean current is primarily responsible for the formation of the Great Barrier Reef?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. East Australian Current

  4. Benguela Current
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Explanation

The East Australian Current is a warm ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of Australia. It is responsible for transporting warm, nutrient-rich water to the Great Barrier Reef, which supports the growth and development of the coral ecosystem.

Multiple choice

Which ocean current is primarily responsible for the formation of the North Atlantic Deep Water?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. North Atlantic Current

  4. Benguela Current
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Explanation

The North Atlantic Current is a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf Stream across the Atlantic Ocean. It is responsible for transporting warm, salty water to the North Atlantic, where it cools and sinks, forming the North Atlantic Deep Water.

Multiple choice

Which ocean current is primarily responsible for the formation of the Agulhas Current?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. Agulhas Current

  4. Benguela Current
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Explanation

The Agulhas Current is a warm ocean current that flows along the southeastern coast of Africa. It is formed by the confluence of the Mozambique Current and the East Madagascar Current.

Multiple choice

Which ocean current is primarily responsible for the formation of the Indonesian Throughflow?

  1. Gulf Stream

  2. Kuroshio Current

  3. Indonesian Throughflow

  4. Benguela Current
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Explanation

The Indonesian Throughflow is a warm ocean current that flows through the Indonesian archipelago. It is formed by the confluence of the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.

Multiple choice

What is the largest World Heritage Site in the world?

  1. Great Barrier Reef

  2. Serengeti National Park

  3. Yellowstone National Park

  4. Amazon Rainforest
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Explanation

The Amazon Rainforest is the largest World Heritage Site in the world, covering an area of over 5 million square kilometers.

Multiple choice

What is the largest coral reef system in the world?

  1. Great Barrier Reef

  2. Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System

  3. Red Sea Coral Reef System

  4. Coral Triangle
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Explanation

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, stretching for over 2,300 kilometers along the coast of Queensland, Australia.

Multiple choice

What is the largest national park in the world?

  1. Northeast Greenland National Park

  2. Wood Buffalo National Park

  3. Serengeti National Park

  4. Yellowstone National Park
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Explanation

Northeast Greenland National Park is the largest national park in the world, covering an area of over 972,000 square kilometers.