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🗺️ World Geography MCQs
World Geography MCQs on continents, oceans, rivers, mountains, capitals and famous places.
World Geography questions cover physical features and places. Use a world map while you practise.
Topics covered
Continents and OceansRivers and LakesMountains and DesertsCapitalsStraits and CanalsLatitude and Longitude
Practice MCQs
1. Which river flows through Egypt?
- Nile
- Congo
- Niger
- Zambezi
Answer: A. Nile
The Nile flows through Egypt.
The Nile flows through Egypt.
2. Which is the deepest known part of the world’s oceans?
- Puerto Rico Trench
- Mariana Trench
- Java Trench
- Tonga Trench
Answer: B. Mariana Trench
The Mariana Trench in the Pacific is the deepest known part.
The Mariana Trench in the Pacific is the deepest known part.
3. What is the capital of Canada?
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Ottawa
- Montreal
Answer: C. Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
4. Which continent has no permanent population?
- Africa
- Antarctica
- Australia
- Europe
Answer: B. Antarctica
Antarctica has only temporary research stations.
Antarctica has only temporary research stations.
5. The Equator passes through which of these countries?
- Egypt
- India
- Pakistan
- Ecuador
Answer: D. Ecuador
Ecuador is named after the Equator.
Ecuador is named after the Equator.
6. Which strait separates the European and Asian parts of Istanbul?
- Bosphorus
- Hormuz
- Malacca
- Gibraltar
Answer: A. Bosphorus
The Bosphorus divides Istanbul.
The Bosphorus divides Istanbul.
7. Which is the largest island in the world?
- Madagascar
- Greenland
- Borneo
- Sri Lanka
Answer: B. Greenland
Greenland is the largest island (Australia is counted as a continent).
Greenland is the largest island (Australia is counted as a continent).
8. Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall, is in:
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Canada
- Venezuela
Answer: D. Venezuela
Angel Falls is in Venezuela.
Angel Falls is in Venezuela.
9. What is the capital of Brazil?
- Rio de Janeiro
- Sao Paulo
- Brasilia
- Salvador
Answer: C. Brasilia
Brasília is the capital.
Brasília is the capital.
10. Mount Fuji is in which country?
- China
- Japan
- Korea
- Nepal
Answer: B. Japan
Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain.
Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain.
11. The Amazon rainforest lies mostly in:
- Brazil
- Peru
- Colombia
- Mexico
Answer: A. Brazil
Most of the Amazon is in Brazil.
Most of the Amazon is in Brazil.
12. The shore of which sea is the lowest land point on Earth?
- Dead Sea
- Caspian Sea
- Black Sea
- Red Sea
Answer: A. Dead Sea
The Dead Sea shore is the lowest land point.
The Dead Sea shore is the lowest land point.
13. The Panama Canal connects which two oceans?
- Atlantic and Pacific
- Atlantic and Indian
- Pacific and Arctic
- Indian and Pacific
Answer: A. Atlantic and Pacific
It links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
It links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
14. What is the capital of Egypt?
- Alexandria
- Cairo
- Giza
- Luxor
Answer: B. Cairo
Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
15. Which line of longitude is 0°?
- Equator
- Tropic of Cancer
- Prime Meridian
- International Date Line
Answer: C. Prime Meridian
The Prime Meridian is 0° longitude.
The Prime Meridian is 0° longitude.