World Geography - General Knowledge Questions

A)
Edo
B)
Kyoto
C)
Osaka
D)
Samurai

Correct Answer :   Edo

Edo was the ancient name of Tokyo. When Emperot Meiji moved Japan's capital from Kyoto to Edo, he named it Tokyo. Before Kyoto, Nara was the ancient capital of Japan.

A)
Indian Ocean
B)
Pacific Ocean
C)
Atlantic Ocean
D)
Arctic Ocean

Correct Answer :   Pacific Ocean

Most are located around the Pacific Ocean in what is commonly called the Ring of Fire. A volcano is defined as an opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases erupt. The term also includes the cone-shaped landform built by repeated eruptions over time.

A)
190
B)
192
C)
195
D)
198

Correct Answer :   195

There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine.

A)
Ivory Coast
B)
Nigeria
C)
Ghana
D)
Brazil

Correct Answer :   Ivory Coast

Cocoa is tropical crop and is vastly produced western African countries. Ivory Coast is the tropical country leading in production of cocoa. It is main cash crop of Ghana. Ghana alorigwith Ivory coast, Nigeria, Cameron & Togo collective supply 2/3 of cocoa to world.

A)
Africa
B)
Europe
C)
Australia
D)
South America

Correct Answer :   South America

Andes Mountains, also called the Andes, Spanish Cordillera de los Andes or Los Andes, mountain system of South America and one of the great natural features on Earth.

A)
Hyderabad
B)
Colombo
C)
Dhaka
D)
Kathmandu

Correct Answer :   Kathmandu

The tenth edition of the South Asia Economic Summit (SAES X) is being held in Kathmandu from 14-16 November 2017 with a theme Deepening Economic Integration for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in South Asia.

A)
Pakistan
B)
Sri Lanka
C)
Iran
D)
Japan

Correct Answer :   Sri Lanka

The Hambantota Port (also known as the Port of Hambantota) is a maritime port in Hambantota, Sri Lanka.

A)
Uzbekistan
B)
Russia
C)
Kazakhstan
D)
Turkmenistan

Correct Answer :   Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world with an area of 2,724,900 km² and the ninth largest in the world. Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia bordering 5 countries, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

A)
Executive
B)
Judicial
C)
Legislative
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   Executive

The president is responsible for the executive branch of the government. The three branches of the government are :
 
1. Legislative
2. Executive
3. Judicial

A)
Ajmer
B)
Agra
C)
Mt. Abu
D)
Ahmedabad

Correct Answer :   Ajmer

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is a large and imposing structure in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan, India. This mosque was, built from the destruction of temples. A large number of architectural members and sculptures of temples are lying inside the verandah of the complex.