With increased global connectivity, the world has become a smaller place. Today, anyone from anywhere in the world can learn about other cultures through the Internet.
As a result, geographical boundaries between countries are becoming less and less clear. This means that learning about another country or region is no longer confined to textbooks and classroom lessons.
But, how much do you know about world geography? Take our free gk quiz and test your knowledge!
1. Where is the Great Victoria Desert located?
- Canada
- west African
- Australia
- North America
2. Which of these has the least land area?
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
3. Which of the following is a tropical grassland?
- Taiga
- Savannah
- Pampas
- Meadow
4. Where can the highest concentration of mineral deposits be found?
- Northeast
- Northwest region
- the southern area
- All of the above
5. India’s leading state in paper production is
- Bihar
- Maharashtra
- Kerala
- Orissa
6. The world’s largest gold producer is
- China
- Canada
- South Africa
- USA
7. The island nation of Australia is
- Victoria
- Queensland
- Tasmania
- New South Wales
8. In which ocean are the Seychelles Islands located?
- Arctic Ocean
- Atlantic
- Indian Ocean
- Pacific
9. The island of Sri Lanka was formerly known as
- Madagascar
- Tasmania
- Ceylon
- None of the above
10. The gulf separating Finland and Sweden in Europe is
- Gulf of Bothnia
- Lion’s Bay
- Bay of Genoa
- Venice Bay
1. Australia.
South Australia is covered by the Great Victoria Desert. Much of the desert is covered with sand dunes.
2. Australia
Australia is not only the smallest continent in the world but also the flattest and second driest continent after Antarctica.
3. Savannah
The most famous tropical grasslands are those in Africa, but they can also be found in South America, India, and Australia.
4. Northeast Region
The greatest concentration of mineral deposits can be found in the northern region.
5. Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the major paper-producing state of India. It accounts for 16.52% of installed capacity and 18% of India’s paper production.
6. China
China’s mines are estimated to have produced 370 tons of gold by 2021. The world’s top gold producer is China.
7. Tasmania
Tasmania, originally known as the Land of Van Diemen, is an island nation of Australia. It lies 240 km (150 mi) south of Victoria, from where it is bisected by the relatively narrow Bass Strait.
8. Indian Ocean
Seychelles is an island nation in the western Indian Ocean with about 115 islands. It is home to diverse marine life, lush tropical foliage and beautiful beaches.
9. Ceylon
A small strait separates Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, from neighboring India in the Indian Ocean.
10. Gulf of Bothnia
The northernmost branch of the Baltic Sea is the Gulf of Bothnia. It is located about halfway between the east coast of Sweden and the west coast of Finland.
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