Geography MCQs

This comprehensive collection of Geography MCQs is designed to assist you in preparing for exams, tests, and interviews related to geographical concepts and principles. Covering diverse topics such as physical geography, human geography, cartography, and environmental studies, these questions will enhance your understanding and help you excel in any assessment.

1. What is the largest desert in the world?

A) Gobi Desert
B) Arabian Desert
C) Sahara Desert
D) Antarctic Desert

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2. Which river is the longest in the world?

A) Nile
B) Amazon
C) Yangtze
D) Mississippi

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3. What is the highest mountain in the world?

A) K2
B) Mount Kilimanjaro
C) Mount Everest
D) Mont Blanc

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4. In which country is the Great Barrier Reef located?

A) Australia
B) Indonesia
C) Philippines
D) Fiji

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5. What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

A) Monaco
B) Vatican City
C) San Marino
D) Liechtenstein

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6. Which continent has the most countries?

A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) South America

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7. Which ocean is the largest?

A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Southern Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean

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8. What is the longest mountain range in the world?

A) Rockies
B) Andes
C) Alps
D) Himalayas

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9. What is the capital of Japan?

A) Beijing
B) Seoul
C) Tokyo
D) Bangkok

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10. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

A) Japan
B) China
C) South Korea
D) Thailand

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11. Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?

A) South America
B) Asia
C) Africa
D) Australia

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12. The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which country?

A) Brazil
B) Colombia
C) Peru
D) Venezuela

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13. What is the largest island in the world?

A) Madagascar
B) Borneo
C) Greenland
D) New Guinea

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14. Which river flows through the city of London?

A) Seine
B) Thames
C) Danube
D) Rhine

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15. What is the smallest continent by land area?

A) Europe
B) Antarctica
C) Australia
D) South America

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16. Which is the coldest place on Earth?

A) Siberia
B) Antarctica
C) Greenland
D) Alaska

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17. Which country has the most population?

A) United States
B) India
C) China
D) Indonesia

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18. The Dead Sea is located between which two countries?

A) Jordan and Israel
B) Egypt and Sudan
C) Turkey and Greece
D) Iraq and Syria

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19. What is the largest lake in the world by surface area?

A) Lake Victoria
B) Lake Superior
C) Caspian Sea
D) Lake Baikal

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20. What is the capital of Canada?

A) Vancouver
B) Toronto
C) Ottawa
D) Montreal

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21. Which country has the longest coastline in the world?

A) Australia
B) Russia
C) Canada
D) United States

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22. What is the capital city of Egypt?

A) Alexandria
B) Cairo
C) Luxor
D) Aswan

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23. Which continent is Mount Kilimanjaro located on?

A) South America
B) Asia
C) Africa
D) Europe

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24. Which desert is the driest in the world?

A) Sahara
B) Gobi
C) Kalahari
D) Atacama

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25. What is the capital of Russia?

A) St. Petersburg
B) Kiev
C) Moscow
D) Minsk

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26. What is the capital of India?

A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai

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27. Which is the most populous city in the world?

A) Tokyo
B) New York
C) Shanghai
D) Delhi

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28. Which sea separates Europe and Africa?

A) Caribbean Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Black Sea
D) Red Sea

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29. The River Danube flows through which continent?

A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) North America

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30. The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against invasions from which group?

A) Mongols
B) Romans
C) Persians
D) Ottomans

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31. What is the highest waterfall in the world?

A) Niagara Falls
B) Angel Falls
C) Victoria Falls
D) Iguazu Falls

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32. Which ocean is Bermuda located in?

A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean

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33. What is the largest country in South America?

A) Argentina
B) Brazil
C) Chile
D) Peru

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34. Which continent has the least population?

A) South America
B) Europe
C) Oceania
D) Antarctica

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35. Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra?

A) Egypt
B) Jordan
C) Israel
D) Saudi Arabia

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36. What is the capital of Italy?

A) Venice
B) Milan
C) Rome
D) Florence

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37. Which African country has the largest population?

A) South Africa
B) Egypt
C) Ethiopia
D) Nigeria

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38. Which of the following is the smallest ocean?

A) Indian Ocean
B) Southern Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean

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39. What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

A) Equator
B) Prime Meridian
C) Tropic of Cancer
D) International Date Line

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40. Which European country is divided into Cantons?

A) Germany
B) Switzerland
C) Austria
D) France

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41. Which country is both a continent and a country?

A) Antarctica
B) Australia
C) Greenland
D) New Zealand

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42. What is the largest continent by land area?

A) Africa
B) North America
C) Asia
D) Europe

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43. What is the capital of France?

A) London
B) Paris
C) Rome
D) Madrid

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44. Which country shares the longest land border with the United States?

A) Mexico
B) Canada
C) Russia
D) Cuba

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45. What is the capital city of Thailand?

A) Phnom Penh
B) Kuala Lumpur
C) Jakarta
D) Bangkok

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46. What is the most spoken language in South America?

A) Spanish
B) Portuguese
C) English
D) French

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47. Which sea lies between Saudi Arabia and Africa?

A) Black Sea
B) Caspian Sea
C) Red Sea
D) Mediterranean Sea

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48. Which of the following is a transcontinental country?

A) Egypt
B) Brazil
C) Mexico
D) Chile

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49. Which country has the most islands?

A) Philippines
B) Indonesia
C) Sweden
D) Japan

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50. What is the world’s largest coral reef system?

A) Red Sea Coral Reef
B) Great Barrier Reef
C) Florida Reef
D) Mesoamerican Reef

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51. What is the only country with a non-quadrilateral flag?

A) Nepal
B) Switzerland
C) Bhutan
D) Vatican City

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52. What is the longest river in Europe?

A) Rhine
B) Danube
C) Volga
D) Seine

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53. Which European city is known as the ‘City of Canals’?

A) Amsterdam
B) Venice
C) Bruges
D) St. Petersburg

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54. Which two continents are entirely in the Northern Hemisphere?

A) North America and Europe
B) Africa and Asia
C) South America and Australia
D) Antarctica and Europe

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55. Which country is the leading producer of coffee?

A) Colombia
B) Ethiopia
C) Brazil
D) Vietnam

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56. What is the largest landlocked country by area?

A) Kazakhstan
B) Mongolia
C) Bolivia
D) Chad

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57. What is the tallest building in the world?

A) Shanghai Tower
B) Burj Khalifa
C) One World Trade Center
D) Lotte World Tower

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58. Which city is known as the ‘Big Apple’?

A) Los Angeles
B) London
C) New York
D) Chicago

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59. The Himalayas are located in which part of the world?

A) South America
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) Africa

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60. What is the main river flowing through Egypt?

A) Amazon
B) Nile
C) Danube
D) Mississippi

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61. Which is the second-largest country by land area?

A) China
B) United States
C) Russia
D) Canada

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62. Which city is known as the “City of Love”?

A) Paris
B) Venice
C) Prague
D) Vienna

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63. What is the capital of Spain?

A) Barcelona
B) Madrid
C) Seville
D) Valencia

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64. Which country is home to the world’s largest volcano, Mauna Loa?

A) Japan
B) Iceland
C) United States
D) Philippines

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65. Which country is the world’s largest diamond producer?

A) Russia
B) South Africa
C) Australia
D) Botswana

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66. What is the largest sea by area?

A) Caribbean Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) South China Sea
D) Bering Sea

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67. Which country is home to the tallest waterfall in Europe, Vinnufossen?

A) Norway
B) Switzerland
C) Austria
D) France

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68. The island of Sicily belongs to which country?

A) Spain
B) Greece
C) Italy
D) Portugal

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69. What is the largest freshwater lake in North America?

A) Lake Huron
B) Lake Michigan
C) Lake Erie
D) Lake Superior

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70. Which country is located both in Asia and Europe?

A) Russia
B) Turkey
C) Kazakhstan
D) All of the above

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71. What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?

A) Crete
B) Sicily
C) Cyprus
D) Sardinia

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72. Which country is the leading producer of olive oil?

A) Italy
B) Greece
C) Spain
D) Turkey

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73. The Andes mountain range is located in which continent?

A) Africa
B) Europe
C) Asia
D) South America

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74. Which country has the world’s largest rainforests?

A) India
B) Brazil
C) Indonesia
D) Congo

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75. Which country is the largest producer of tea?

A) China
B) India
C) Sri Lanka
D) Kenya

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76. What is the capital of Turkey?

A) Istanbul
B) Ankara
C) Izmir
D) Bursa

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77. Which country is the world’s largest exporter of oil?

A) Russia
B) United States
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Canada

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78. The city of Timbuktu is located in which African country?

A) Ghana
B) Mali
C) Nigeria
D) Egypt

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79. Which country is home to the Gobi Desert?

A) China
B) Mongolia
C) Russia
D) India

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80. What is the capital of Argentina?

A) Buenos Aires
B) Santiago
C) Montevideo
D) Lima

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81. Which African country is known for its pyramids?

A) South Africa
B) Nigeria
C) Egypt
D) Kenya

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82. The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?

A) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
B) Red Sea and Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
D) Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

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83. The capital of South Korea is?

A) Seoul
B) Tokyo
C) Bangkok
D) Manila

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84. What is the capital of Mexico?

A) Cancun
B) Guadalajara
C) Mexico City
D) Monterrey

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85. Which river forms the Grand Canyon in the USA?

A) Mississippi
B) Missouri
C) Colorado
D) Rio Grande

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86. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?

A) Mecca
B) Jeddah
C) Riyadh
D) Medina

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87. What is the largest desert in Africa?

A) Kalahari
B) Namib
C) Sahara
D) Danakil

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88. Which river runs through Paris?

A) Rhine
B) Seine
C) Loire
D) Danube

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89. Which country is home to the city of Barcelona?

A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) Italy
D) France

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90. Which ocean is the warmest?

A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean

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91. Which U.S. state is the largest by area?

A) Texas
B) California
C) Alaska
D) Montana

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92. The Strait of Gibraltar connects which two bodies of water?

A) Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
B) Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
C) Red Sea and Arabian Sea
D) Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

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93. What is the capital of New Zealand?

A) Auckland
B) Wellington
C) Christchurch
D) Dunedin

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94. Which city is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge?

A) Los Angeles
B) San Francisco
C) Seattle
D) Miami

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95. What is the deepest point in the world’s oceans?

A) Mariana Trench
B) Tonga Trench
C) Java Trench
D) Puerto Rico Trench

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96. Which country shares the longest border with Russia?

A) China
B) Kazakhstan
C) Ukraine
D) Mongolia

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97. What is the capital of South Africa?

A) Johannesburg
B) Pretoria
C) Durban
D) Cape Town

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98. What is the longest river in Asia?

A) Ganges
B) Yangtze
C) Mekong
D) Yellow River

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99. Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?

A) Himalayas
B) Andes
C) Urals
D) Alps

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100. Which African country is known for the Serengeti National Park?

A) Kenya
B) South Africa
C) Tanzania
D) Zimbabwe

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