Geography · General Awareness
World Geographical Records
2,791 Questions
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
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Jog Falls
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Angel Falls
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Niagara Falls
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Shahasradhara waterfall
B
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Explanation
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall at 979 meters (3,212 feet). Jog Falls is in India, Niagara Falls is famous but not the highest, and Shahasradhara appears to be a made-up name. The name Angel comes from aviator Jimmy Angel who discovered it in 1933.
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Cuquenan
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Tugela
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Sutherland
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Takkakaw
B
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Tugela Falls is indeed the second-highest waterfall in the world, located in South Africa (not Natel - likely 'Natal' province typo) on the Tugela River with a total drop of 948 meters (5 free-leaping falls).
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Tanganyika Lake
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Lake Baikal
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Caspian Sea
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Lake Vostok
A
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Lake Tanganyika is the world's second-deepest lake at approximately 1,470 meters, surpassed only by Lake Baikal (1,642m). Both are in East African Rift Valley.
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arabian sea
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yellow sea
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black sea
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dead sea
D
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The Dead Sea has the highest density of any water body due to its extreme salt concentration (over 34% salinity), making it nearly 10 times denser than regular seawater. This high density allows people to float easily on its surface. The Arabian, Yellow, and Black Seas are normal oceans with standard seawater density.
B
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Niagara Falls is not the highest waterfall in the world. Angel Falls in Venezuela is the tallest at 979 meters, while Niagara Falls has a drop of only 51 meters. Other waterfalls like Tugela Falls also exceed Niagara's height significantly.
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The Volga is the longest river entirely within Europe at approximately 3,530 km. The Danube is the second-longest in Europe. The Nile and Amazon are longer but are primarily in Africa and South America respectively.
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Didicas
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Mount Edziza
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Hekla
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Mauna Loa
D
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Mauna Loa in Hawaii is the world's largest active volcano, with a massive shield volcano structure that covers over half of the Big Island of Hawaii. It stands at 4,169 meters and has erupted frequently throughout history, making it one of the most active volcanoes on Earth.
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Argentina
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Venezuela
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Brazil
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Bolivia
B
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Angel Falls (Salto Ángel) in Venezuela is the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet). It is located in Canaima National Park and drops from the Auyán-tepui mountain. While Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia have significant waterfalls, none match Angel Falls' record height.
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Rio de Janeiro
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Caracas
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Santiago
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La Paz
D
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La Paz, Bolivia is the world's highest administrative capital at about 3,650 meters (11,975 feet) above sea level. It's the seat of government and where the executive and legislative branches are located. Sucre is the constitutional capital but sits at a lower altitude. Rio de Janeiro, Caracas, and Santiago are at much lower elevations.
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Angkor Wat
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Tirupathi
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Golden Temple
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Mecca
A
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Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the largest religious building in the world by land area, covering 162.6 hectares. Originally a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, it later became a Buddhist temple. While Tirupathi and the Golden Temple see huge pilgrim crowds, and Mecca is the holiest site in Islam, none match Angkor Wat's physical scale.
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Baily Bridge
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Howrah
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Pamban
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Garden Bridge
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Baily Bridge
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Howrah
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Pamban
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Garden Bridge
A
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Explanation
Baily Bridge, located in the Ladakh region of India between the Suru and Dras rivers, is the highest bridge in the world. It was built by the Indian Army in 1982. Howrah Bridge and Pamban Bridge are famous but not the highest bridges.
D
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The Trans-Canada Highway is the world's fourth-longest national highway, stretching about 7,821 km. The longest overall is the Pan-American Highway (approx 30,000 km), but as a single national highway system, Canada's is indeed among the longest.
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Greenland
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Siberia
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Newzialand
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Vancovar
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Venice
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Vancovar
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Venezuela
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Vietnam
C
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Explanation
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, dropping 979 meters. Venezuela is the correct location among the options. Vancovar appears to be a typo, possibly intended to be Vancouver.