Q91. Which is the fastest dog breed in the world?
a) Persian Greyhound
b) Greyhound
c) Whippet
d) Border Collie
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Correct Answer: b) Greyhound
Explanation: The Greyhound is the fastest dog breed in the world, capable of reaching speeds up to 43 miles per hour (69 kilometers per hour). These dogs have a slender, aerodynamic build and are known for their incredible sprinting abilities. Greyhounds are often used in dog racing and have a strong prey drive.
Q92. Which is the longest poisonous snake in the world?
a) King Cobra
b) Black Mamba
c) Inland Taipan
d) Reticulated Python
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Correct Answer: a) King Cobra
Explanation: The King Cobra is the longest poisonous snake in the world, with some individuals reaching lengths of up to 5.5 meters (18 feet). These venomous snakes are native to Southeast Asia and are known for their distinctive hood and potent venom, which is used to subdue their prey, primarily other snakes.
Q93. Which is the largest flower in the world?
a) Rafflesia arnoldii
b) Titan Arum
c) Victoria Amazonica
d) Sunflower
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Correct Answer: a) Rafflesia arnoldii
Explanation: Rafflesia arnoldii, also known as the corpse flower, is the largest flower in the world, with a diameter of up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) and a weight of up to 11 kilograms (24 pounds). This parasitic plant is native to the rainforests of Indonesia and is known for its large size, unique appearance, and foul odor, which attracts carrion flies for pollination.
Q94. Which is the largest church in the world?
a) Basilica of St. Peter, Vatican City, Rome, Italy
b) Notre-Dame de Paris, France
c) Sagrada Família, Barcelona, Spain
d) St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England
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Correct Answer: a) Basilica of St. Peter, Vatican City, Rome, Italy
Explanation: The Basilica of St. Peter, located in Vatican City, Rome, Italy, is the largest church in the world. It covers an area of approximately 15,160 square meters (163,200 square feet) and has a capacity of over 60,000 people. The basilica is an important site for Catholic pilgrims and is the burial place of St. Peter, one of Jesus’ apostles and the first pope.
Q95. Which is the largest temple in the world?
a) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
b) Borobudur, Indonesia
c) Brihadeeswarar Temple, India
d) Temple of Karnak, Egypt
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Correct Answer: a) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Explanation: Angkor Wat, located in Cambodia, is the largest temple in the world, covering an area of approximately 162.6 hectares (402 acres). The temple was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu in the 12th century but was later converted to a Buddhist temple. Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia.
Q96. Which is the largest river in terms of volume?
a) Amazon River, Brazil
b) Nile River, Africa
c) Yangtze River, China
d) Mississippi River, U.S.A.
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Correct Answer: a) Amazon River, Brazil
Explanation: The Amazon River, located in South America, is the largest river in the world in terms of volume. It discharges approximately 209,000 cubic meters (7,381,000 cubic feet) of water per second, which is more than the next seven largest rivers combined. The Amazon River is also the second-longest river in the world, after the Nile River.
Q97. Which temple has the longest corridor in the world?
a) Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram, India
b) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
c) Karnak Temple, Egypt
d) Kailasa Temple, India
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Correct Answer: a) Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram, India
Explanation: The Ramanathaswamy Temple, located in Rameshwaram, India, has the longest corridor in the world, measuring approximately 1,520 meters (5,000 feet) in length. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, as it is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples.
Q98. Which is the highest straight gravity dam in the world?
a) Bhakra Dam, India
b) Hoover Dam, U.S.A.
c) Grande Dixence Dam, Switzerland
d) Jinping-I Dam, China
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Correct Answer: a) Bhakra Dam, India
Explanation: The Bhakra Dam, located in India, is the highest straight gravity dam in the world. The dam stands at a height of 226 meters (741 feet) and is built across the Sutlej River in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The dam was completed in 1963 and serves multiple purposes, including irrigation, power generation, and flood control.
Q99. Which is the highest capital city in the world?
a) La Paz, Bolivia
b) Quito, Ecuador
c) Thimphu, Bhutan
d) Lhasa, Tibet
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Correct Answer: a) La Paz, Bolivia
Explanation: La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, is the highest capital city in the world, with an elevation of approximately 3,650 meters (11,975 feet) above sea level. The city is located in western Bolivia, in a deep valley surrounded by mountains. La Paz is known for its dramatic topography, vibrant culture, and unique architecture.
Q100. Which is the largest desert in Asia?
a) Gobi Desert, Mongolia
b) Taklamakan Desert, China
c) Thar Desert, India and Pakistan
d) Dasht-e Kavir, Iran
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Correct Answer: a) Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Explanation: The Gobi Desert, located in Mongolia and northern China, is the largest desert in Asia. It covers an area of approximately 1.3 million square kilometers (500,000 square miles) and is known for its extreme temperature fluctuations, with hot summers and cold winters. The Gobi Desert is home to a variety of unique plant and animal species, including the critically endangered Gobi bear and the wild Bactrian camel.