Q41. What is the name of the dance that is a cultural symbol of Brazil?
a) Tango
b) Samba
c) Flamenco
d) Ballet
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Correct Answer: b) Samba
Explanation: Samba is a lively, rhythmical dance of Afro-Brazilian origin that is a symbol of Brazilian culture, especially celebrated during the Carnival.
Q42. Which South American country is bordered by both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
a) Brazil
b) Colombia
c) Argentina
d) Peru
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Correct Answer: b) Colombia
Explanation: Colombia is uniquely positioned with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea).
Q43. What is the capital city of Peru?
a) Lima
b) Cusco
c) Arequipa
d) Trujillo
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Correct Answer: a) Lima
Explanation: Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, located on the country’s arid Pacific coast. It is a major financial and cultural centre in Latin America.
Q44. Which South American country is known for its significant production of soybeans?
a) Brazil
b) Argentina
c) Paraguay
d) Uruguay
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Correct Answer: a) Brazil
Explanation: Brazil is one of the world’s largest producers of soybeans, playing a crucial role in the global agricultural market.
Q45. What is the name of the currency used in Venezuela?
a) Bolívar
b) Real
c) Peso
d) Sol
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Correct Answer: a) Bolívar
Explanation: The Venezuelan Bolívar is the currency of Venezuela, named after the hero Simón Bolívar.
Q46. Which South American country is known for the historical region of the Amazon Rainforest?
a) Colombia
b) Ecuador
c) Peru
d) Brazil
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Correct Answer: d) Brazil
Explanation: The Amazon Rainforest, also known as Amazonia, is primarily contained within Brazil, with significant portions also in Peru and smaller amounts in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
Q47. What is the capital city of Venezuela?
a) Maracaibo
b) Caracas
c) Valencia
d) Barquisimeto
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Correct Answer: b) Caracas
Explanation: Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela. It is a cultural and commercial centre located in the northern part of the country.
Q48. Which South American country is known for the dance and music style of cumbia?
a) Colombia
b) Brazil
c) Argentina
d) Peru
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Correct Answer: a) Colombia
Explanation: Cumbia originated in Colombia’s Caribbean coastal region and is a popular dance music style throughout Latin America.
Q49. What is the name of the currency used in Chile?
a) Peso
b) Real
c) Sol
d) Bolívar
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Correct Answer: a) Peso
Explanation: The Chilean Peso is the official currency of Chile, symbolized as CLP in the financial markets.
Q50. Which South American country is known for the historical figure of Che Guevara?
a) Argentina
b) Bolivia
c) Cuba
d) Peru
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Correct Answer: a) Argentina
Explanation: Che Guevara, born in Argentina, was a major figure in the Cuban Revolution and is celebrated as a symbol of rebellion and socialist ideals.