Latest World Geography General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Through which continents does the equator pass

A)

Africa

B)

Asia

C)

South America

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

An equator is an imaginary line around the middle of a planet. An equator divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere. The Earth is widest at its Equator.

Equator passes through 13 countries, 3 continents and 3 water bodies.

The 3 continents are - Asia, Africa, South America.

2 .

One of the most destructive volcanoes in recent times has been the Kilauea volcano. Where is it located?

A)

Vietnam

B)

Hawaii

C)

Spain

D)

Japan

Correct Answer : Hawaii

Kilauea, also called Mount Kilauea, the world’s most active volcanic mass, located on the southeastern part of the island of Hawaii, Hawaii state, U.S. The central feature of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea (“Much Spreading” in Hawaiian), is an elongated dome built of lava eruptions from a central crater and from lines of craters extending along east and southwest rifts, or fissures. The volcano’s 4,090-foot (1,250-metre) summit has collapsed to form a caldera, a broad shallow depression nearly 3 miles (5 km) long and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide with an area of more than 4 square miles (10 square km). Kilauea’s slopes merge with those of the nearby volcano Mauna Loa on the west and north.

3 .

In Geography, who propounded the theory of convectional current Hypothesis?

A)

Arthur Holmes

B)

Arnaldo Faustini

C)

Immanuel Kant

D)

Carl Ritter

Correct Answer : Arthur Holmes

Arthur Holmes postulated convection current theory in the year 1928–29. It is widely accepted driving mechanism for continental drift(moving apart) which lead to the foundation of modern plate tectonics. His main objective was to find the scientific explanation of origin of the continent and oceans. But it is also widely accepted concept of mountain building.

4 .

In oceania, most towns began as

A)

Plantations

B)

Colonial ports

C)

Capital cities

D)

Tribal ritual centers

Correct Answer : Colonial ports

Oceania is a geographic region comprising Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia and Australasia. In Oceani, most towns began as Colonial Ports.

5 .

Which of these responsibilities of US citizenship is considered mandatory?

A)

Joining a political party

B)

Holding political office

C)

Serving in the army

D)

Serving on a jury

Correct Answer : Serving on a jury

Considering that citizens accused of crimes in the United States have the right to have their case heard in front of a jury of their peers, the government requires that citizens participate in jury duty. This responsibility is mandatory for individuals who are called on to serve. Failure to serve will result in legal punishments.

6 .

The Mayan pyramids and temples were made from

A)

Wood

B)

Granite

C)

limestone

D)

Marble

Correct Answer : limestone

The Mayans were an ancient civilization located in what is known as Mesoamerica, a geographical region comprised of Mexico and parts of Central America. They were extremely adept in matters of mathematics, astronomy, and art, and architecture.

The Mayan pyramids and temples were built with bricks and covered with limestone.

7 .

Why did settlers move to the great plains?

A)

Government was offering 160 acres of land for free

B)

There were minerals in the region

C)

Land prices in the East were getting too expensive

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Land prices in the East were getting too expensive, and the West (Great Plains) offered an opportunity for more people to own land. Although the area suffered from extreme weather and poor soils, many people decided to take the risk and venture to the Great Plains. The government was also committed to supporting those who decided to make the move.

Settlers moved to the Great Plains for several reasons. One reason was the government was offering 160 acres of land for free if the settler agreed to live on the land for five years. This was part of the Homestead Act of 1862.

Some people went to the Great Plains when they heard there were minerals in the region. Gold was one mineral found in the Great Plains region. People hoped to make a lot of money by mining gold.

8 .

Land of midnight sun is called

A)

Norway

B)

Japan

C)

Myanmar

D)

Nepal

Correct Answer : Norway

Dubbed as the land of the midnight sun, Norway is one of the very few locations where sunset merges into sunrise, with no darkness in between. The midnight sun only occurs at certain times of the year and is only visible very close to the Arctic.

9 .

Which is the shortest River in the world?

A)

Amazon

B)

Roe

C)

Ganges

D)

Nile

Correct Answer : Roe

There, you will find what The Guinness Book of World Records has called the shortest river in the world. The Roe River measures an average 201 feet in length. It flows parallel to the mighty Missouri River.

10 .

Name something switzerland is famous for

A)

Water falls

B)

Alps

C)

Apples

D)

Aeroplanes

Correct Answer : Alps

The Matterhorn – Swiss Alps.

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