Q1.
The famous Taj Mahal is in:
Explanation: The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India.
Q2.
Cyprus is a(n):
Explanation: Cyprus is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
Q3.
The old name of Iran is:
Explanation: The old name of Iran, commonly used in the Western world, is Persia.
Q4.
Gaza is a famous city of:
Explanation: Gaza is a major city in the State of Palestine.
Q5.
Wall Street, the heart of the financial district, is located in:
Explanation: Wall Street is located in New York City.
Q6.
Lufthansa Airlines is the flag carrier of:
Explanation: Lufthansa is the flag carrier airline of Germany.
Q7.
The smallest continent of the world by area is:
Explanation: Australia is the smallest continent by land area.
Q8.
The largest hot desert of the world is:
Explanation: The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. (Note: The largest overall desert is the cold desert of Antarctica).
Q9.
The Sahara Desert is located on which continent?
Explanation: The Sahara Desert is located in North Africa.
Q10.
The largest bay in the world is the:
Explanation: The Bay of Bengal is the largest bay in the world.
Q11.
The lowest point on land in Asia (and the world) is the:
Explanation: The shores of the Dead Sea are the lowest point on land.
Q12.
The constitution of which country is the briefest (shortest) written constitution in the World?
Explanation: The Constitution of the United States (America) is the world's briefest written constitution.
Q13.
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Explanation: Canada has the longest total coastline in the world.
Q14.
The largest sea mammal in the world is the:
Explanation: The Blue Whale is the largest mammal (and animal) in the world.
Q15.
The fastest land animal on Earth is the:
Explanation: The Cheetah is the fastest land animal. (The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal overall).
Q16.
The largest gulf in the world is the:
Explanation: The Gulf of Mexico is the largest gulf in the world.
Q17.
The Suez Canal separates the continent of Africa from:
Explanation: The Suez Canal in Egypt separates Africa from Asia.
Q18.
The bridge in Istanbul that connects Asia and Europe is called the:
Explanation: The Bosporus Bridge in Istanbul is one of the bridges that connects the continents of Asia and Europe.
Q19.
Which of these countries famously has no permanent rivers?
Explanation: Saudi Arabia is one of the largest countries in the world with no permanent rivers.
Q20.
Mustafa Kamal Ataturk is known as the founder of:
Explanation: Mustafa Kamal Ataturk was the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey.
Q21.
The Black Forest (Schwarzwald) is located in:
Explanation: The Black Forest is a mountainous region in southwestern Germany.
Q22.
The Red Sea separates Saudi Arabia (on the Arabian Peninsula) from:
Explanation: The Red Sea separates the Arabian Peninsula (Asia) from the continent of Africa.
Q23.
The Bab-al-Mandab strait separates Asia from:
Explanation: The Bab-al-Mandab strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, separating Asia from Africa.
Q24.
The scientific name for the human species is:
Explanation: The scientific name for the modern human species is Homo Sapiens.
Q25.
Who is famously known as 'The Tiger of Mysore'?
Explanation: Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, is known as the 'Tiger of Mysore'.
Q26.
The first capital of the British Raj in India was:
Explanation: Calcutta (now Kolkata) was the capital of the British Raj until 1911, when it was moved to Delhi.
Q27.
The Amazon River flows into which ocean?
Explanation: The Amazon River, the largest river by discharge, flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
Q28.
The first man to walk on the Moon was:
Explanation: Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Q29.
The instrument used to see distant stars is a:
Explanation: A telescope is an optical instrument used to observe distant objects, including stars.
Q30.
The deepest river in the world is the:
Explanation: The Congo River in Africa is the world's deepest recorded river.
Q31.
The smallest ocean in the world is:
Explanation: The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the world's five oceans.
Q32.
The tallest statue in the United States is:
Explanation: The Statue of Liberty in New York is the tallest statue in the United States.
Q33.
Satoshi Nakamoto is the name associated with inventing:
Explanation: Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonymous person or persons who developed Bitcoin and invented cryptocurrency.
Q34.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in:
Explanation: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in Pisa, Italy.
Q35.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is located in The Hague, in which country?
Explanation: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
Q36.
The longest river in the world is the:
Explanation: The Nile River in Africa is widely considered the longest river in the world.
Q37.
The country of Monaco has the world's shortest:
Explanation: The Principality of Monaco has the shortest coastline in the world.
Q38.
Which country is considered to be the most central in the continent of Europe?
Explanation: Germany is often considered the most central country in Europe.
Q39.
The Last Mughal Emperor was:
Explanation: The last Mughal Emperor was Bahadur Shah II (also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar).
Q40.
Which is the only city to have hosted the Summer Olympics three times?
Explanation: London is the only city to have hosted the Summer Olympic Games three times (1908, 1948, 2012).
Q41.
What is the name of the first-ever law university in Pakistan?
Explanation: The Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law (SZABUL) is the first law university in Pakistan.
Q42.
The language of the Gandhara civilization was:
Explanation: The language of the Gandhara civilization was a dialect of Prakrit known as Gāndhārī.
Q43.
The largest cold desert of the world is:
Explanation: The largest cold desert (and largest desert overall) in the world is Antarctica.
Q44.
White elephants are a revered symbol in:
Explanation: White elephants are considered sacred and are a symbol of royal power in Thailand.
Q45.
The Pearl River is located in:
Explanation: The Pearl River is a major river system in southern China.
Q46.
Ceylon was the old name of:
Explanation: Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon until 1972.
Q47.
What is often considered the world's oldest continuously inhabited city?
Explanation: Damascus, Syria, is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Q48.
The world's longest above-water mountain range is the:
Explanation: The Andes in South America form the longest continental mountain range in the world.
Q49.
What is the third highest mountain peak in the world?
Explanation: Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest and K2.
Q50.
The telephone was invented by:
Explanation: Alexander Graham Bell is credited with patenting the first practical telephone.
Q51.
Which continent has the highest number of countries?
Explanation: Africa has 54 recognized countries, the most of any continent.
Q52.
Ibrahim Lodhi was the last ruler of which dynasty?
Explanation: Ibrahim Lodhi was the last ruler of the Lodhi dynasty, defeated by Babur in 1526.
Q53.
The Olympic Games are held every:
Explanation: The Summer and Winter Olympic Games are each held every four years.
Q54.
Which country is the smallest by area?
Explanation: Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world by area.
Q55.
In which direction does Earth rotate on its axis?
Explanation: The Earth rotates on its axis from West to East, which is why the Sun appears to rise in the East.
Q56.
The first battle of Panipat began on:
Explanation: The first battle of Panipat, which established the Mughal Empire, began on April 21, 1526.
Q57.
The world's largest glacier is the:
Explanation: The Lambert Glacier in Antarctica is the world's largest glacier.
Q58.
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
Explanation: Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India, serving from 1858.
Q59.
Who is known as the 'father of Communism'?
Explanation: Karl Marx is known as the father of modern Communism.