Q31. What is the name of the trade agreement that replaced NAFTA in 2020?
a) European Union
b) ASEAN
c) USMCA
d) SAARC
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Correct Answer: c) USMCA
Explanation: The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States that replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 2020.
Q32. Which U.S. state is known for its volcanic activity?
a) Florida
b) Texas
c) Hawaii
d) Maine
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Correct Answer: c) Hawaii
Explanation: Hawaii is known for its volcanic activity, having several active volcanoes including Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The islands of Hawaii are formed primarily by the volcanic activity.
Q33. What is the capital city of Cuba?
a) Santiago
b) Havana
c) Camaguey
d) Guantanamo
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Correct Answer: b) Havana
Explanation: Havana is the capital city, largest city, province, major port, and leading commercial center of Cuba. The city has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of 781.58 km2 (301.77 sq mi) – making it the largest city by area, the most populous city, and the third largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.
Q34. Which of the following is a famous Canadian festival celebrated in winter?
a) Calgary Stampede
b) Quebec Winter Carnival
c) Toronto International Film Festival
d) Vancouver Music Festival
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d) Vancouver Music Festival
Correct Answer: b) Quebec Winter Carnival
Explanation: The Quebec Winter Carnival is a pre-Lenten festival held in Quebec City. After being held intermittently since 1894, the Carnaval de Québec has been celebrated annually since 1955. That year Bonhomme, the mascot of the festival, made his first appearance.
Q35. What is the name of the strait that separates Alaska from Russia?
a) Strait of Gibraltar
b) Bering Strait
c) Strait of Hormuz
d) English Channel
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Correct Answer: b) Bering Strait
Explanation: The Bering Strait is a strait of the Pacific, which separates Russia and Alaska south of the Arctic Circle at about 65° 40′ N latitude. The present Russia-US east-west boundary is at 168° 58′ 37″ W.
Q36. Which U.S. state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
a) California
b) Florida
c) Hawaii
d) Texas
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Correct Answer: b) Florida
Explanation: Florida is nicknamed the “Sunshine State” due to its generally warm climate—subtropical in the northern and central regions of the state, with a true tropical climate in the southern portion.
Q37. What is the name of the largest island in the Caribbean?
a) Jamaica
b) Hispaniola
c) Cuba
d) Puerto Rico
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Correct Answer: c) Cuba
Explanation: Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, with an area of 109,884 square kilometers (42,426 sq mi). It is the second-most populous island in the Caribbean after Hispaniola, with over 11 million inhabitants.
Q38. Which Canadian city is known as the “City of Saints”?
a) Toronto
b) Montreal
c) Vancouver
d) Quebec City
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Correct Answer: b) Montreal
Explanation: Montreal is often referred to as the “City of Saints” or “City of a Hundred Bell Towers” due to the large number of churches in the city and its street names, many of which are named after saints.
Q39. What is the name of the famous national park in Utah known for its unique rock formations?
a) Yellowstone National Park
b) Yosemite National Park
c) Zion National Park
d) Arches National Park
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Correct Answer: d) Arches National Park
Explanation: Arches National Park is a national park in eastern Utah, United States. The park is adjacent to the Colorado River, 4 miles (6 km) north of Moab, Utah. More than 2,000 natural sandstone arches are located in the park, including the well-known Delicate Arch, as well as a variety of unique geological resources and formations.
Q40. Which of the following is a major agricultural product of California?
a) Wheat
b) Soybeans
c) Almonds
d) Cotton
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Correct Answer: c) Almonds
Explanation: California is the largest producer of almonds in the world, and the state’s almond production constitutes a significant part of its agricultural output. The state provides approximately 80% of the world’s almonds.