World GK Quiz Questions and Answers
Which is the capital of Spain?
(A) Barcelona
(B) Madrid
(C) Seville
(D) Lisboa
Correct Answer : B
The Emu bird is found in which country?
(A) New Zealand
(B) Japan
(C) Australia
(D) Thailand
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
It is endemic to Australia, where it is the largest native bird and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius. The emu's range covers most of the mainland, but the Tasmanian, Kangaroo Island and King Island subspecies became extinct after the European settlement of Australia in 1788.
Which river passes through the city of Paris?
(A) Sean
(B) Thames
(C) Neil
(D) Volga
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Seine River flowing through Paris. Seine River, river of France, after the Loire its longest. It rises 18 miles (30 kilometres) northwest of Dijon and flows in a northwesterly direction through Paris before emptying into the English Channel at Le Havre.
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.
Which is the largest ocean in the world?
(A) Hind
(B) Prashant
(C) Atlantic
(D) Arctic
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of the world ocean basins. Covering approximately 63 million square miles and containing more than half of the free water on Earth, the Pacific is by far the largest of the world's ocean basins. All of the world's continents could fit into the Pacific basin.
Which is the largest producer of tea in the world?
(A) China
(B) Sri Lanka
(C) India
(D) Kenya
Correct Answer : A
In which country is the Suez Canal located?
(A) United Arab Emirates
(B) Türkiye
(C) Iran
(D) Egypt
Correct Answer : D
Which country is called the battlefield of Europe?
(A) French
(B) England
(C) Ireland
(D) Belgium
Correct Answer : D
How many total continents in the world is _____
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 9
Correct Answer : C
Which is the tallest tower in the world?
(A) Tokyo Skytree, Japan
(B) CN Tower, Canada
(C) Canton Tower, China
(D) KL Tower, Malaysia
Correct Answer : A