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World GK Questions with Answers

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World GK Questions with Answers cover a wide range of topics related to global affairs, geography, history, culture, and more. These World GK Questions are designed to test a person's knowledge about the world beyond their immediate surroundings. World GK Questions often span continents, countries, famous personalities, historical events, and global issues. They are essential in competitive exams, and quizzes, and in enhancing one's understanding of the world. Answers to these questions require a good grasp of general knowledge and awareness about the world, making them a valuable tool for learning and self-assessment.

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In this article World GK Questions with Answers, we are sharing the most important World GK Questions with Answers related to continents, countries, famous personalities, historical events, and global issues for those learners who are preparing for upcoming competitive exams.

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World GK Questions with Answers

Q :  

Which country gifted the 'Statue of Liberty' to America in 1886?

(A) France

(B) Canada

(C) Brazil

(D) England

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French people commemorating the alliance of France and the United States during the American Revolution.


Q :  

Which is the smallest ocean in the world?

(A) Indian

(B) Prashant

(C) Atlantic

(D) Arctic

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the world's five ocean basins. A polar bear walks on the frozen surface of the Arctic Ocean. The freezing environment provides a home for a diverse range of creatures. With an area of about 6.1 million square miles , the Arctic Ocean is about 1.5 times as big as the United States.


Q :  

How many countries participated as founding members of the United Nations?

(A) 45

(B) 50

(C) 51

(D) 75

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The United Nations was established by the Charter of the United Nations and Statute of the International Court of Justice. The Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 by the representatives of 50 countries; Poland signed on 15 October 1945. There were 51 Founding Members in 1945.


Q :  

In which country is Yellowstone National Park located?

(A) Russia

(B) Canada

(C) Brazil

(D) USA

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Yellowstone National Park is in the northwest region of the United States. The park covers 3,472 square miles. Even though the official address is to the state of Wyoming, Yellowstone is actually in three states. The majority Yellowstone (96%) is in Wyoming.


Q :  

In which country is the world's highest waterfall Angel Falls located?

(A) South Africa

(B) Peru

(C) Norway

(D) Venezuela

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Angel Falls is a waterfall in Venezuela. It is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 meters in South America.


Q :  

The climate is extreme, the rainfall is scant and the people used to be bountiful hoarders.” For which region is this statement true?

(A) African savanna

(B) Central Asian Steppes

(C) Siberian Tundra

(D) North American Prairies

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

In Central Asian Steppe, climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders


Q :  

Who has made history by becoming the first woman vice president of the United  States of America?

(A) Marguerite Higgins

(B) Eleanor Roosevelt

(C) Suchitra Pal

(D) Kamala Harris

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Write the name, which country is also known as the land of Tulips?

(A) Italy

(B) Switzerland

(C) Holland

(D) Greece

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which country is also known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

(A) Japan

(B) New Zealand

(C) Fiji

(D) China

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Japan is called the "Land of the Rising Sun" because the country is considered to lie close to where the sun rises.


Q :  

Which country is also known as the Land of the Midnight Sun?

(A) Greenland

(B) Iceland

(C) Ireland

(D) Norway

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Land of Midnight Sun: The country, Norway has acquired the name of the Land of Midnight Sun, as Norway experiences the natural phenomena called the midnight sun because some parts of the country experience sunshine throughout the day.


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