Geography Quiz – Set 8
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1. Which of these countries is completely surrounded by Italy (an enclave within Italy)?
Correct answer: B. San Marino — It is one of the world’s oldest republics and lies entirely within Italy.
2. Which South American country has both Pacific and Atlantic Ocean coastlines?
Correct answer: A. Colombia — It borders the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea (Atlantic).
3. The capital “Abuja” belongs to which country?
Correct answer: B. Nigeria — Abuja replaced Lagos as the capital in 1991.
4. Which of these rivers flows through Egypt?
Correct answer: B. Nile — The Nile is Egypt’s lifeline, flowing north into the Mediterranean.
5. Which Asian capital city lies on the Han River?
Correct answer: A. Seoul — The Han River runs through South Korea’s capital.
6. Which country is known as the “Land of the Midnight Sun” due to parts of it experiencing 24-hour daylight in summer?
Correct answer: C. Norway — Areas above the Arctic Circle have continuous daylight in summer.
7. Which of these deserts is located mainly in Iran and Afghanistan?
Correct answer: D. Dasht-e Kavir / Dasht-e Lut — Major desert regions found largely in Iran and nearby areas.
8. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian (Arabian) Gulf with which sea or ocean?
Correct answer: C. Arabian Sea — It is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipping.
9. Which of these countries is NOT a Baltic state?
Correct answer: D. Belarus — The three Baltic states are Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
10. The capital “Islamabad” is located in which country?
Correct answer: B. Pakistan — Islamabad is a planned city that replaced Karachi as capital.
11. Which of these countries has no land borders (island nation with only sea borders)?
Correct answer: B. Philippines — An archipelago with only maritime boundaries.
12. Which of these capital cities is situated at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile?
Correct answer: A. Khartoum — Capital of Sudan, where the two Niles meet.
13. Which of the following countries is largely covered by the Amazon Rainforest?
Correct answer: B. Brazil — It contains the largest portion of the Amazon Basin.
14. Which European capital is located at the mouth of the River Tagus?
Correct answer: B. Lisbon — Portugal’s capital lies near the Tagus estuary on the Atlantic.
15. Which of these African countries is on the equator and has its capital near the Gulf of Guinea?
Correct answer: C. Equatorial Guinea — Its mainland and islands straddle the equatorial region near the Gulf of Guinea.
16. Which region is known for “fjords” carved by glaciers, with steep cliffs and deep, narrow inlets?
Correct answer: B. Western Norway — Famous for landscapes like the Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord.
17. The capital “Jakarta” is on which island?
Correct answer: B. Java — Jakarta is Indonesia’s capital on the northwest coast of Java.
18. Which of the following countries is entirely within the tropics (between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn)?
Correct answer: C. Thailand — Mexico, Australia, and the U.S. extend outside the tropical zone.
19. Which European country is divided into regions called “cantons”?
Correct answer: B. Switzerland — It is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons.
20. Which of these is the correct capital of Argentina?
Correct answer: C. Buenos Aires — Montevideo is Uruguay’s capital, Asunción Paraguay’s, Santiago Chile’s.
