Q11. Which European River is the longest?
a) Danube
b) Volga
c) Rhine
d) Elbe
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Correct Answer: b) Volga
Explanation: The Volga River, at 3,692 km, is the longest river in Europe and plays a central role in the cultural and historical identity of Russia.
Q12. What is the official residence of the President of France?
a) Buckingham Palace
b) The White House
c) Élysée Palace
d) Kremlin
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Correct Answer: c) Élysée Palace
Explanation: The Élysée Palace in Paris is the official residence of the President of France. It has been the official residence since 1848.
Q13. Which European city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?
a) London
b) Paris
c) Berlin
d) Rome
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Correct Answer: a) London
Explanation: London hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics, making it the first city to have hosted the modern Games of three Olympiads.
Q14. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in which European city?
a) Oslo
b) Stockholm
c) Copenhagen
d) Brussels
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Correct Answer: a) Oslo
Explanation: The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, in accordance with the will of Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prize.
Q15. Which European country is known as the ‘Land of a Thousand Lakes’?
a) Norway
b) Finland
c) Sweden
d) Iceland
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Correct Answer: b) Finland
Explanation: Finland is known as the ‘Land of a Thousand Lakes,’ with over 187,888 lakes. This abundance of lakes is due to the country’s glaciated terrain.
Q16. The Schengen Agreement, which allows for passport-free travel within its member countries, was signed in which country?
a) France
b) Luxembourg
c) Germany
d) Belgium
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Correct Answer: b) Luxembourg
Explanation: The Schengen Agreement was signed in the village of Schengen in Luxembourg in 1985. It led to the creation of Europe’s borderless Schengen Area.
Q17. Which European capital city is known for its historic canals and bridges?
a) Amsterdam
b) Venice
c) London
d) Prague
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Correct Answer: a) Amsterdam
Explanation: Amsterdam is famous for its historic canals and numerous bridges. The city’s canal ring area, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, reflects its unique urban development.
Q18. The European Parliament has legislative sessions in which city?
a) Brussels
b) Strasbourg
c) Luxembourg
d) Frankfurt
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Correct Answer: b) Strasbourg
Explanation: The European Parliament holds its plenary sessions in Strasbourg, France. It is one of the few institutions to have more than one location.
Q19. Which European country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?
a) Netherlands
b) Belgium
c) Spain
d) Sweden
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Correct Answer: a) Netherlands
Explanation: The Netherlands was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001. This landmark legislation allowed same-sex couples to marry, divorce, and adopt children.
Q20. The historic region of Transylvania is located in which European country?
a) Hungary
b) Romania
c) Slovakia
d) Bulgaria
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Correct Answer: b) Romania
Explanation: Transylvania is a historical region in central Romania. Known for its scenic beauty and its rich history, it is associated with the legend of Dracula.