🌍 World GK MCQs (50)
Q1. Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) Thailand
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: Japan lies to the east of Asia, where the sun rises first.
Q2. Which river is the longest in the world?
A) Amazon
B) Nile
C) Yangtze
D) Mississippi
Answer: B) Nile
Explanation: The Nile River is traditionally considered the longest.
Q3. Which country has the largest population?
A) India
B) USA
C) China
D) Indonesia
Answer: A) India
Explanation: India surpassed China in population recently.
Q4. Capital of Canada?
A) Toronto
B) Vancouver
C) Ottawa
D) Montreal
Answer: C) Ottawa
Explanation: Ottawa is the political capital of Canada.
Q5. Which desert is the largest hot desert?
A) Sahara
B) Gobi
C) Kalahari
D) Thar
Answer: A) Sahara
Explanation: Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
Q6. Currency of Germany?
A) Euro
B) Dollar
C) Pound
D) Franc
Answer: A) Euro
Explanation: Germany uses the Euro.
Q7. Which ocean is the largest?
A) Atlantic
B) Indian
C) Pacific
D) Arctic
Answer: C) Pacific
Explanation: Pacific Ocean covers the largest area.
Q8. Mount Everest is located in?
A) India
B) Nepal
C) China
D) Nepal-China border
Answer: D) Nepal-China border
Explanation: Everest lies on the border.
Q9. Which country is famous for pyramids?
A) Mexico
B) Egypt
C) Peru
D) Iraq
Answer: B) Egypt
Explanation: Ancient pyramids are in Egypt.
Q10. United Nations headquarters is in?
A) London
B) Geneva
C) New York
D) Paris
Answer: C) New York
Explanation: UN HQ is in New York, USA.
Q11. Which continent has the most countries?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) South America
Answer: B) Africa
Explanation: Africa has 50+ countries.
Q12. Largest island in the world?
A) Greenland
B) Australia
C) Madagascar
D) Borneo
Answer: A) Greenland
Explanation: Australia is a continent, not an island.
Q13. Which country is called the “Land of Thousand Lakes”?
A) Norway
B) Sweden
C) Finland
D) Canada
Answer: C) Finland
Explanation: Finland has thousands of lakes.
Q14. Which country hosted FIFA World Cup 2022?
A) Russia
B) Qatar
C) Brazil
D) France
Answer: B) Qatar
Explanation: Qatar hosted 2022 FIFA WC.
Q15. Currency of Japan?
A) Yuan
B) Yen
C) Won
D) Ringgit
Answer: B) Yen
Explanation: Japan uses Yen.
Q16. Which country is famous for maple leaf?
A) USA
B) Canada
C) UK
D) Australia
Answer: B) Canada
Explanation: Maple leaf is Canada’s symbol.
Q17. Which sea is the saltiest?
A) Red Sea
B) Dead Sea
C) Black Sea
D) Arabian Sea
Answer: B) Dead Sea
Explanation: Dead Sea has very high salinity.
Q18. Capital of Australia?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Canberra
D) Perth
Answer: C) Canberra
Explanation: Canberra is capital city.
Q19. Which country is known as the “Land of Midnight Sun”?
A) Sweden
B) Norway
C) Iceland
D) Finland
Answer: B) Norway
Explanation: Sun doesn’t set in summer.
Q20. Which continent is Antarctica located in?
A) Europe
B) South America
C) Antarctica
D) Asia
Answer: C) Antarctica
Explanation: It is its own continent.
Q21. Which is the smallest country in the world?
A) Monaco
B) Vatican City
C) Malta
D) Liechtenstein
Answer: B) Vatican City
Explanation: Smallest country by area.
Q22. Which river flows through London?
A) Seine
B) Thames
C) Danube
D) Rhine
Answer: B) Thames
Explanation: Thames flows in London.
Q23. Which country is famous for tulips?
A) Belgium
B) Netherlands
C) Switzerland
D) Denmark
Answer: B) Netherlands
Explanation: Known for tulip flowers.
Q24. Which is the largest continent?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) North America
Answer: B) Asia
Explanation: Asia is largest by area.
Q25. Which country is called “Land of Kangaroos”?
A) New Zealand
B) Australia
C) South Africa
D) USA
Answer: B) Australia
Explanation: Kangaroos are native to Australia.
Q26. Which country is famous for Great Wall?
A) India
B) China
C) Japan
D) Korea
Answer: B) China
Explanation: Great Wall is in China.
Q27. Capital of France?
A) Berlin
B) Madrid
C) Paris
D) Rome
Answer: C) Paris
Explanation: Paris is capital.
Q28. Which country uses Peso?
A) Brazil
B) Mexico
C) Japan
D) Russia
Answer: B) Mexico
Explanation: Peso is used in Mexico.
Q29. Largest ocean trench?
A) Tonga Trench
B) Mariana Trench
C) Java Trench
D) Peru Trench
Answer: B) Mariana Trench
Explanation: Deepest point on Earth.
Q30. Which continent is known as Dark Continent?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) Australia
Answer: B) Africa
Explanation: Historical term.
Q31. Capital of Russia?
A) Kyiv
B) Moscow
C) Minsk
D) Warsaw
Answer: B) Moscow
Explanation: Moscow is capital.
Q32. Which country is famous for pizza?
A) Spain
B) Italy
C) France
D) Greece
Answer: B) Italy
Explanation: Pizza originated in Italy.
Q33. Which river is in South America?
A) Nile
B) Amazon
C) Yangtze
D) Volga
Answer: B) Amazon
Explanation: Amazon flows in South America.
Q34. Which country hosted Olympics 2020?
A) China
B) Japan
C) Brazil
D) UK
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: Tokyo Olympics (held 2021).
Q35. Currency of UK?
A) Euro
B) Pound Sterling
C) Dollar
D) Franc
Answer: B) Pound Sterling
Explanation: Official currency.
Q36. Which country is called “Land of Fire and Ice”?
A) Iceland
B) Greenland
C) Norway
D) Finland
Answer: A) Iceland
Explanation: Volcanoes + glaciers.
Q37. Largest rainforest?
A) Congo
B) Amazon
C) Daintree
D) Sundarbans
Answer: B) Amazon
Explanation: Largest tropical rainforest.
Q38. Capital of China?
A) Shanghai
B) Beijing
C) Guangzhou
D) Hong Kong
Answer: B) Beijing
Explanation: Beijing is capital.
Q39. Which country is famous for Eiffel Tower?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Germany
D) Spain
Answer: B) France
Explanation: Located in Paris.
Q40. Which continent has no permanent population?
A) Europe
B) Antarctica
C) Africa
D) Australia
Answer: B) Antarctica
Explanation: Only researchers live temporarily.
Q41. Which is the largest lake?
A) Superior
B) Victoria
C) Caspian Sea
D) Baikal
Answer: C) Caspian Sea
Explanation: Largest inland water body.
Q42. Capital of Italy?
A) Venice
B) Milan
C) Rome
D) Naples
Answer: C) Rome
Explanation: Rome is capital.
Q43. Which country is famous for sushi?
A) China
B) Japan
C) Korea
D) Thailand
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: Traditional Japanese food.
Q44. Which desert is in India?
A) Sahara
B) Thar
C) Gobi
D) Atacama
Answer: B) Thar
Explanation: Located in Rajasthan.
Q45. Which country is largest by area?
A) USA
B) China
C) Russia
D) Canada
Answer: C) Russia
Explanation: Largest country globally.
Q46. Which country is known for Big Ben?
A) USA
B) UK
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: B) UK
Explanation: Located in London.
Q47. Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia?
A) Pacific
B) Atlantic
C) Indian
D) Arctic
Answer: C) Indian
Explanation: Indian Ocean.
Q48. Which country is famous for Niagara Falls?
A) USA
B) Canada
C) Both
D) Mexico
Answer: C) Both
Explanation: Located on USA–Canada border.
Q49. Which country is known as Land of Thunder Dragon?
A) Nepal
B) Bhutan
C) Mongolia
D) Tibet
Answer: B) Bhutan
Explanation: Traditional name.
Q50. Which is the tallest waterfall?
A) Niagara
B) Victoria
C) Angel Falls
D) Iguazu
Answer: C) Angel Falls
Explanation: Highest waterfall in Venezuela.
