1. What is the largest continent in the world?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) North America
Answer: B) Asia
Explanation: Asia covers about 30% of Earth’s total land area and is home to around 60% of the world’s population.
2. Which is the smallest continent in the world?
A) Europe
B) Australia
C) Antarctica
D) South America
Answer: B) Australia
Explanation: Australia is the smallest continent, often called an “island continent.”
3. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
Answer: C) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean covers about one-third of the Earth’s surface area.
4. The Suez Canal connects which two seas?
A) Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
C) Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
D) Black Sea and Caspian Sea
Answer: B) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
Explanation: The Suez Canal in Egypt connects Europe with Asia via the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
5. The Great Wall of China was built primarily to protect against –
A) Mongol invasions
B) Earthquakes
C) Floods
D) British Empire
Answer: A) Mongol invasions
Explanation: It was built over centuries to protect Chinese states from northern invasions.
6. Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak, lies on the border of –
A) India and China
B) India and Nepal
C) Nepal and China
D) India and Bhutan
Answer: C) Nepal and China
Explanation: Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) lies between Nepal and Tibet (China).
7. The River Nile, the longest river in the world, flows through –
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Europe
Answer: A) Africa
Explanation: The Nile River flows north through 11 African countries, ending in Egypt.
8. The United Nations (UN) was established in –
A) 1945
B) 1948
C) 1950
D) 1955
Answer: A) 1945
Explanation: The UN was founded on 24 October 1945 after World War II to promote peace and security.
9. The headquarters of the United Nations is located in –
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Paris
D) London
Answer: B) New York
Explanation: The UN headquarters is in New York City, USA.
10. The World Health Organization (WHO) has its headquarters in –
A) Washington D.C.
B) Geneva
C) Paris
D) Rome
Answer: B) Geneva
Explanation: WHO, founded in 1948, is a UN agency focusing on global health and disease control.
11. The World Bank is headquartered in –
A) London
B) Washington D.C.
C) Geneva
D) Paris
Answer: B) Washington D.C.
Explanation: The World Bank provides loans and grants to developing countries for development projects.
12. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in –
A) 1945
B) 1947
C) 1950
D) 1955
Answer: A) 1945
Explanation: The IMF was created to stabilize global monetary cooperation and exchange rates.
13. The IMF headquarters is located in –
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) Washington D.C.
D) Brussels
Answer: C) Washington D.C.
Explanation: Both the IMF and World Bank are headquartered in Washington D.C., USA.
14. The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in –
A) 1991
B) 1995
C) 2000
D) 2005
Answer: B) 1995
Explanation: WTO replaced GATT and regulates international trade among countries.
15. The WTO headquarters is in –
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) Paris
D) London
Answer: B) Geneva
Explanation: WTO’s headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland.
16. The European Union (EU) headquarters is in –
A) Berlin
B) Brussels
C) Paris
D) Vienna
Answer: B) Brussels
Explanation: Brussels, Belgium, is the de facto capital of the European Union.
17. The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) headquarters is in –
A) Washington D.C.
B) London
C) Brussels
D) Geneva
Answer: C) Brussels
Explanation: NATO, founded in 1949, is a military alliance headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
18. The UNESCO headquarters is located in –
A) Paris
B) New York
C) Rome
D) London
Answer: A) Paris
Explanation: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) promotes education and culture.
19. The UNICEF headquarters is in –
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Paris
D) Rome
Answer: B) New York
Explanation: UNICEF focuses on child welfare, education, and health across the world.
20. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has its headquarters in –
A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) Rome
D) Berlin
Answer: C) Rome
Explanation: FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition.
21. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is headquartered in –
A) Geneva
B) Vienna
C) Rome
D) New York
Answer: A) Geneva
Explanation: WMO promotes international cooperation in weather and climate science.
22. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is headquartered in –
A) Geneva
B) London
C) Davos
D) Cologny, Switzerland
Answer: D) Cologny, Switzerland
Explanation: WEF organizes the annual Davos meeting to discuss global economic issues.
23. The World Trade Center attacked on 9/11 is located in –
A) London
B) New York
C) Washington D.C.
D) Chicago
Answer: B) New York
Explanation: The twin towers of the World Trade Center were destroyed in terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001.
24. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on –
A) 5th June
B) 22nd April
C) 7th April
D) 21st March
Answer: A) 5th June
Explanation: Established by the UN in 1972 to encourage awareness for environmental protection.
25. The Olympic Games are organized by –
A) FIFA
B) IOC
C) UNESCO
D) WHO
Answer: B) IOC (International Olympic Committee)
Explanation: The IOC, founded in 1894, organizes the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
26. The headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in –
A) Paris
B) The Hague
C) Geneva
D) Brussels
Answer: B) The Hague
Explanation: ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the UN, is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
27. The World Trade Organization (WTO) succeeded which organization?
A) GATT
B) IMF
C) World Bank
D) ILO
Answer: A) GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)
Explanation: WTO replaced GATT in 1995 to regulate international trade rules.
28. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has its headquarters in –
A) Paris
B) Madrid
C) Geneva
D) Rome
Answer: B) Madrid
Explanation: UNWTO, a UN agency, promotes responsible and sustainable tourism globally.
29. The World Food Programme (WFP) won the Nobel Peace Prize in which year?
A) 2018
B) 2019
C) 2020
D) 2021
Answer: C) 2020
Explanation: WFP received the Nobel Peace Prize for combating hunger and promoting food security.
30. The currency of Japan is –
A) Yen
B) Yuan
C) Won
D) Ringgit
Answer: A) Yen
Explanation: The Japanese Yen (¥) is the official currency of Japan.
31. The currency of China is –
A) Yen
B) Yuan (Renminbi)
C) Won
D) Baht
Answer: B) Yuan (Renminbi)
Explanation: The Renminbi is China’s currency, and Yuan is its basic unit.
32. The currency of South Korea is –
A) Yuan
B) Won
C) Yen
D) Dollar
Answer: B) Won
Explanation: The South Korean Won (₩) is the official currency of South Korea.
33. The currency of Switzerland is –
A) Euro
B) Swiss Franc
C) Pound
D) Dollar
Answer: B) Swiss Franc
Explanation: Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) instead of the Euro.
34. The currency of Russia is –
A) Ruble
B) Dinar
C) Tenge
D) Peso
Answer: A) Ruble
Explanation: The Russian Ruble (₽) is the official currency of the Russian Federation.
35. The currency of Saudi Arabia is –
A) Riyal
B) Dinar
C) Dirham
D) Pound
Answer: A) Riyal
Explanation: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the official currency of Saudi Arabia.
36. The currency of the United Kingdom is –
A) Euro
B) Pound Sterling
C) Dollar
D) Franc
Answer: B) Pound Sterling
Explanation: The British Pound (£) is one of the oldest and most stable currencies.
37. The currency of USA is –
A) Dollar
B) Euro
C) Peso
D) Pound
Answer: A) Dollar
Explanation: The United States Dollar (USD) is the most traded and global reserve currency.
38. The currency of Germany is –
A) Euro
B) Deutsche Mark
C) Pound
D) Krona
Answer: A) Euro
Explanation: Germany, part of the Eurozone, adopted the Euro (€) in 2002.
39. The currency of India’s neighbour, Bangladesh, is –
A) Rupee
B) Taka
C) Riyal
D) Dinar
Answer: B) Taka
Explanation: The Bangladeshi Taka (৳) is the official currency of Bangladesh.
40. The currency of Nepal is –
A) Rupee
B) Taka
C) Baht
D) Riyal
Answer: A) Rupee (Nepalese Rupee – NPR)
Explanation: The Nepalese Rupee is pegged to the Indian Rupee at a fixed rate.
41. The capital of Australia is –
A) Sydney
B) Canberra
C) Melbourne
D) Perth
Answer: B) Canberra
Explanation: Canberra was chosen as the capital, a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.
42. The capital of Canada is –
A) Toronto
B) Vancouver
C) Ottawa
D) Montreal
Answer: C) Ottawa
Explanation: Ottawa, in Ontario province, is the political capital of Canada.
43. The capital of Brazil is –
A) Rio de Janeiro
B) São Paulo
C) Brasília
D) Salvador
Answer: C) Brasília
Explanation: Brasília became Brazil’s capital in 1960, replacing Rio de Janeiro.
44. The capital of South Africa is –
A) Johannesburg
B) Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
C) Cape Town
D) Durban
Answer: B) Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
Explanation: South Africa has three capitals for different government functions.
45. The capital of Egypt is –
A) Cairo
B) Alexandria
C) Luxor
D) Giza
Answer: A) Cairo
Explanation: Cairo, on the Nile River, is Egypt’s largest and most historic city.
46. The capital of Russia is –
A) Saint Petersburg
B) Moscow
C) Novosibirsk
D) Kazan
Answer: B) Moscow
Explanation: Moscow is Russia’s capital and largest city.
47. The capital of Italy is –
A) Milan
B) Rome
C) Venice
D) Florence
Answer: B) Rome
Explanation: Rome, the capital of Italy, is known as the “Eternal City.”
48. The capital of France is –
A) Marseille
B) Lyon
C) Nice
D) Paris
Answer: D) Paris
Explanation: Paris, located on the River Seine, is the capital and cultural center of France.
49. The capital of Germany is –
A) Munich
B) Frankfurt
C) Berlin
D) Hamburg
Answer: C) Berlin
Explanation: Berlin became the capital of reunified Germany in 1990.
50. The capital of the United States of America (USA) is –
A) New York
B) Washington D.C.
C) Los Angeles
D) Chicago
Answer: B) Washington D.C.
Explanation: Washington D.C. is the capital city, established in 1790 along the Potomac River.
51. The capital of China is ____.
A) Shanghai
B) Beijing
C) Guangzhou
D) Hong Kong
Answer: B) Beijing
Explanation: Beijing is China’s capital and one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
52. The capital of Japan is –
A) Kyoto
B) Osaka
C) Tokyo
D) Hiroshima
Answer: C) Tokyo
Explanation: Tokyo became the capital of Japan in 1869, replacing Kyoto.
53. The capital of Saudi Arabia is –
A) Jeddah
B) Riyadh
C) Mecca
D) Medina
Answer: B) Riyadh
Explanation: Riyadh is the political and administrative capital of Saudi Arabia.
54. The capital of Sri Lanka is –
A) Kandy
B) Colombo (commercial), Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (official)
C) Galle
D) Jaffna
Answer: B) Colombo (commercial), Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (official)
Explanation: Colombo is the commercial hub; Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital.
55. The capital of Nepal is –
A) Pokhara
B) Kathmandu
C) Biratnagar
D) Lalitpur
Answer: B) Kathmandu
Explanation: Kathmandu is Nepal’s capital and cultural center, home to several UNESCO sites.
56. The capital of Pakistan is –
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Rawalpindi
Answer: C) Islamabad
Explanation: Islamabad replaced Karachi as Pakistan’s capital in the 1960s for better planning and location.
57. The capital of Bangladesh is –
A) Chittagong
B) Dhaka
C) Sylhet
D) Khulna
Answer: B) Dhaka
Explanation: Dhaka, located on the Buriganga River, is the economic and political center of Bangladesh.
58. The capital of Afghanistan is –
A) Kandahar
B) Herat
C) Kabul
D) Mazar-i-Sharif
Answer: C) Kabul
Explanation: Kabul is Afghanistan’s largest and oldest city, serving as its capital since 1776.
59. The capital of Iran is –
A) Mashhad
B) Tehran
C) Isfahan
D) Shiraz
Answer: B) Tehran
Explanation: Tehran is the political, economic, and cultural capital of Iran.
60. The capital of Iraq is –
A) Basra
B) Baghdad
C) Mosul
D) Erbil
Answer: B) Baghdad
Explanation: Baghdad, on the Tigris River, is one of the oldest cities in the Arab world.
61. The capital of Israel is –
A) Tel Aviv
B) Jerusalem
C) Haifa
D) Nazareth
Answer: B) Jerusalem
Explanation: Jerusalem is Israel’s declared capital, though not all countries recognize it diplomatically.
62. The capital of Turkey is –
A) Istanbul
B) Ankara
C) Izmir
D) Antalya
Answer: B) Ankara
Explanation: Ankara became Turkey’s capital in 1923, replacing Istanbul.
63. The capital of Italy is –
A) Milan
B) Rome
C) Venice
D) Florence
Answer: B) Rome
Explanation: Rome is Italy’s capital and home to the Vatican City, the seat of the Pope.
64. The Vatican City is famous for being –
A) A country within a city
B) The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church
C) Both A and B
D) None of these
Answer: C) Both A and B
Explanation: Vatican City, located in Rome, is the world’s smallest country and spiritual center of Catholicism.
65. The Eiffel Tower is located in –
A) London
B) Rome
C) Paris
D) Madrid
Answer: C) Paris
Explanation: The Eiffel Tower, built in 1889, is one of the world’s most visited landmarks.
66. The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the USA by –
A) Britain
B) France
C) Germany
D) Spain
Answer: B) France
Explanation: France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA in 1886 to mark friendship and freedom.
67. The Taj Mahal is located in –
A) Pakistan
B) India
C) Bangladesh
D) Nepal
Answer: B) India
Explanation: The Taj Mahal in Agra was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
68. The Colosseum, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is located in –
A) Athens
B) Rome
C) Paris
D) Madrid
Answer: B) Rome
Explanation: The Colosseum in Rome was built for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
69. The Pyramids of Giza are located in –
A) Iran
B) Iraq
C) Egypt
D) Sudan
Answer: C) Egypt
Explanation: The Pyramids of Giza are ancient tombs built for Egyptian pharaohs around 2600 BC.
70. The Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system, is in –
A) Philippines
B) Indonesia
C) Australia
D) Fiji
Answer: C) Australia
Explanation: The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2,300 km along Australia’s northeast coast.
71. The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in –
A) Colombia
B) Peru
C) Brazil
D) Venezuela
Answer: C) Brazil
Explanation: About 60% of the Amazon rainforest lies within Brazil’s borders.
72. The largest desert in the world is –
A) Gobi Desert
B) Sahara Desert
C) Kalahari Desert
D) Arabian Desert
Answer: B) Sahara Desert
Explanation: Covering about 9.2 million sq km, the Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert.
73. The longest river in the world is –
A) Amazon River
B) Nile River
C) Yangtze River
D) Mississippi River
Answer: B) Nile River
Explanation: The Nile flows approximately 6,650 km across northeastern Africa.
74. The largest waterfall in the world (by width) is –
A) Victoria Falls
B) Niagara Falls
C) Angel Falls
D) Iguazu Falls
Answer: D) Iguazu Falls
Explanation: Located on the border of Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls is the world’s widest waterfall system.
75. The Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall, is located in –
A) Brazil
B) Venezuela
C) Peru
D) Colombia
Answer: B) Venezuela
Explanation: Angel Falls drops 979 meters from the Auyán-Tepuí mountain in Venezuela.
76. The longest mountain range in the world is –
A) Himalayas
B) Andes
C) Alps
D) Rockies
Answer: B) Andes
Explanation: The Andes Mountains stretch over 7,000 km along South America’s western coast.
77. The largest island in the world is –
A) Madagascar
B) Greenland
C) Borneo
D) New Guinea
Answer: B) Greenland
Explanation: Greenland (an autonomous territory of Denmark) is the largest island in the world.
78. The smallest country in the world by area is –
A) Monaco
B) Vatican City
C) San Marino
D) Liechtenstein
Answer: B) Vatican City
Explanation: Vatican City covers just 0.44 sq km, making it the world’s smallest sovereign state.
79. The largest country in the world by area is –
A) USA
B) Canada
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: D) Russia
Explanation: Russia covers about 17.1 million sq km, spanning Europe and Asia.
80. The most populous country in the world (as of 2025) is –
A) India
B) China
C) USA
D) Indonesia
Answer: A) India
Explanation: India surpassed China in population in 2023, becoming the world’s most populous country.
81. The country known as the “Land of the Rising Sun” is –
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) Thailand
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: Japan lies east of Asia, where the sun first rises, hence the name.
82. The country known as the “Land of Midnight Sun” is –
A) Norway
B) Sweden
C) Finland
D) Iceland
Answer: A) Norway
Explanation: Norway experiences continuous daylight during summer due to its Arctic Circle location.
83. The country known as the “Land of Thousand Lakes” is –
A) Canada
B) Finland
C) Sweden
D) Norway
Answer: B) Finland
Explanation: Finland has over 1,80,000 lakes, hence called “Land of Thousand Lakes.”
84. The country known as the “Dark Continent” is –
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) South America
D) Europe
Answer: B) Africa
Explanation: Early explorers called Africa the “Dark Continent” due to its unknown interior and dense forests.
85. The country known as the “Cockpit of Europe” is –
A) Belgium
B) Switzerland
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: A) Belgium
Explanation: Belgium earned this nickname because many European wars were fought there.
86. The country known as the “Land of Maple Leaf” is –
A) Canada
B) Australia
C) New Zealand
D) USA
Answer: A) Canada
Explanation: The maple leaf is a national symbol of Canada and appears on its flag.
87. The country known as the “Land of Fire and Ice” is –
A) Iceland
B) Norway
C) Finland
D) Greenland
Answer: A) Iceland
Explanation: Iceland is called this due to its volcanoes (fire) and glaciers (ice).
88. The largest desert in the world (cold desert) is –
A) Sahara
B) Arabian Desert
C) Antarctica
D) Gobi Desert
Answer: C) Antarctica
Explanation: Antarctica is technically the world’s largest cold desert with less than 50 mm annual rainfall.
89. The largest volcano in the world is –
A) Mount Etna
B) Mount Fuji
C) Mauna Loa
D) Krakatoa
Answer: C) Mauna Loa
Explanation: Mauna Loa in Hawaii is the largest active volcano on Earth.
90. The lowest point on Earth’s surface is –
A) Dead Sea
B) Death Valley
C) Caspian Sea
D) Great Rift Valley
Answer: A) Dead Sea
Explanation: The shore of the Dead Sea lies around 430 meters below sea level — the Earth’s lowest land point.
91. The world’s largest river basin is formed by –
A) Nile River
B) Amazon River
C) Congo River
D) Ganga River
Answer: B) Amazon River
Explanation: The Amazon River basin covers about 7 million sq km — the largest drainage basin on Earth.
92. The country that invented paper is –
A) India
B) Egypt
C) China
D) Greece
Answer: C) China
Explanation: Paper was first developed in China during the Han dynasty around 100 AD.
93. The country that invented gunpowder is –
A) China
B) Japan
C) Germany
D) France
Answer: A) China
Explanation: Gunpowder was invented by Chinese alchemists during the 9th century.
94. The country that first used democracy is –
A) France
B) Greece
C) Italy
D) Rome
Answer: B) Greece
Explanation: Ancient Greece, particularly Athens, is known as the birthplace of democracy.
95. The Industrial Revolution began in –
A) France
B) Germany
C) England
D) USA
Answer: C) England
Explanation: The Industrial Revolution started in Britain in the 18th century, transforming production methods.
96. The Renaissance began in which country?
A) Germany
B) Italy
C) France
D) England
Answer: B) Italy
Explanation: The Renaissance began in Italy during the 14th century, spreading art, science, and humanism.
97. The country with the most time zones is –
A) Russia
B) USA
C) France
D) Canada
Answer: A) Russia
Explanation: Russia spans 11 time zones across Europe and Asia.
98. The world’s largest democracy is –
A) USA
B) UK
C) India
D) Canada
Answer: C) India
Explanation: With over 900 million voters, India is the largest democratic country.
99. The world’s largest economy (nominal GDP) is –
A) China
B) USA
C) Japan
D) Germany
Answer: B) USA
Explanation: The United States has the largest economy by nominal GDP, followed by China.
100. The world’s largest international organization is –
A) NATO
B) IMF
C) United Nations (UN)
D) WTO
Answer: C) United Nations (UN)
Explanation: The UN, with 193 member countries, is the largest international body promoting peace, development, and cooperation.