Q31. Which is the largest mosque in the world?
a) Masjid-al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
b) Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Medina, Saudi Arabia
c) Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, Indonesia
d) Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco
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Correct Answer: a) Masjid-al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Masjid-al-Haram, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is the largest mosque in the world, covering an area of 356,800 square meters. It is the holiest site in Islam and can accommodate up to four million worshippers during the Hajj pilgrimage.
Q32. Which is the biggest library in the world?
a) National Kiev Library, Moscow
b) Library of Congress, Washington
c) British Library, London
d) Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris
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Correct Answer: b) Library of Congress, Washington
Explanation: The Library of Congress, located in Washington, D.C., is the biggest library in the world, with a collection of over 170 million items, including books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and audiovisual materials. Established in 1800, the Library of Congress serves as the research arm of the United States Congress and is a symbol of knowledge and learning.
Q33. Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?
a) Mount Everest, Nepal
b) K2, Pakistan/China
c) Kangchenjunga, Nepal/India
d) Lhotse, Nepal/China
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Correct Answer: a) Mount Everest, Nepal
Explanation: Mount Everest, located in Nepal, is the highest mountain peak in the world, standing at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. It is part of the Himalayan mountain range and attracts climbers from around the world who attempt to reach its summit.
Q34. Which is the highest mountain range in the world?
a) Himalayas
b) Andes
c) Rocky Mountains
d) Alps
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Correct Answer: a) Himalayas
Explanation: The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, with several peaks rising above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet), including Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth. The range stretches across five countries: Bhutan, India, Nepal, China, and Pakistan.
Q35. Which is the longest mountain range in the world?
a) Andes
b) Rocky Mountains
c) Great Dividing Range
d) Transantarctic Mountains
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Correct Answer: a) Andes
Explanation: The Andes mountain range, located in South America, is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching approximately 7,000 kilometers (4,350 miles) in length. The range runs through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Q36. Which is the biggest museum in the world?
a) Louvre, Paris
b) The British Museum, London
c) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
d) The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg
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Correct Answer: a) Louvre, Paris
Explanation: The Louvre, located in Paris, France, is the biggest museum in the world, covering an area of approximately 72,735 square meters (782,910 square feet). The museum is home to a vast collection of art, artifacts, and historical objects, including the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci.
Q37. Which is the tallest free-standing minaret in the world?
a) Qutub Minar, Delhi
b) Hassan II Mosque Minaret, Casablanca
c) Great Mosque of Samarra Minaret, Iraq
d) Malwiya Minaret, Samarra
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Correct Answer: a) Qutub Minar, Delhi
Explanation: Qutub Minar, located in Delhi, India, is the tallest free-standing minaret in the world, standing at 72.5 meters (238 feet) tall. The minaret was constructed in the 12th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its intricate carvings and inscriptions.
Q38. Which is the deepest and biggest ocean in the world?
a) Pacific Ocean
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Southern Ocean
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Correct Answer: a) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the deepest and biggest ocean in the world, covering an area of approximately 165.25 million square kilometers (63.8 million square miles) and reaching a maximum depth of 10,994 meters (36,070 feet) at the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench.
Q39. Which is the largest palace in the world?
a) Imperial Palace (Gugong), Beijing, China
b) Palace of Versailles, France
c) Schönbrunn Palace, Austria
d) Topkapı Palace, Turkey
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Correct Answer: a) Imperial Palace (Gugong), Beijing, China
Explanation: The Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City or Gugong, located in Beijing, China, is the largest palace in the world. The palace complex covers an area of 720,000 square meters (7,750,000 square feet) and consists of 980 buildings. It served as the home of Chinese emperors and their households for almost
Q39. Which is the largest palace in the world?
a) Imperial Palace (Gugong), Beijing, China
b) Palace of Versailles, France
c) Schönbrunn Palace, Austria
d) Topkapı Palace, Turkey
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Correct Answer: a) Imperial Palace (Gugong), Beijing, China
Explanation: The Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City or Gugong, located in Beijing, China, is the largest palace in the world. The palace complex covers an area of 720,000 square meters (7,750,000 square feet) and consists of 980 buildings. It served as the home of Chinese emperors and their households for almost 500 years, from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty.
Q40. Which is the largest national park in the world?
a) Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland
b) Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, United States
c) Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Australia
d) Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia
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Correct Answer: a) Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland
Explanation: Northeast Greenland National Park, located in Greenland, is the largest national park in the world, covering an area of approximately 972,000 square kilometers (375,000 square miles). The park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including polar bears, walruses, and various species of seals and birds. Due to its remote location and harsh climate, the park is largely inaccessible and has very few visitors each year.