World Geography MCQs (Set 1)

21. The Fertile Crescent Region is present in ______________.

  • A. Africa
  • B. Central Asia
  • C. Middle East
  • D. None of these
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Correct Answer:
C. Middle East

Explanation:
The Fertile Crescent, often referred to as ‘the cradle of civilization’ is the crescent-shaped region in Western Asia and North Africa that spans the modern day countries of Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and, for some scholars, Egypt.

22. Which is known as the 8th continent?

  • A. Eastern Europe
  • B. Oceania
  • C. Central America
  • D. None of these
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Correct Answer:
D. None of these (Zealandia)

Explanation:
An Eighth continent, called Zealandia, is hidden under New Zealand and the surrounding Pacific

23. Which part of world is known as ‘Great Britain of Pacific’?

  • A. Japan
  • B. Thailand
  • C. USA
  • D. Mexico
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Correct Answer:
A. Japan

Explanation:
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24. _______________ is the largest glacier in the world, located in Antarctica.

  • A. Lambert – Fisher Glacier
  • B. Denman Glacier
  • C. Fedchenko Glacier
  • D. Siachen Glacier
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Correct Answer:
A. Lambert – Fisher Glacier

Explanation:
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25. The famous ‘Adam’s Peak’, which is venerated by Christians, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus, is located in ____________.

  • A. Syria
  • B. Turkey
  • C. Malaysia
  • D. Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer:
D. Sri Lanka

Explanation:
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