World Geography and Universe
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1. What is a large piece of freshwater ice floating in open water called?
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Answer: Iceberg
A large piece of ice that has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf and is floating in open ocean water is called an iceberg.
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2. Which mountain range, spanning approximately 7,000 kilometers across South America, is the longest continental mountain range in the world?
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Answer: Andes
The Andes mountain range in South America is the world's longest continental mountain range.
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3. What celestial bodies do planets primarily depend on to receive light and heat?
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Answer: Stars
Planets do not produce their own light or heat; they rely on stars (such as the Sun) for illumination and thermal energy.
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4. How many days does Mercury take to complete one revolution around the Sun?
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Answer: 88 days
Mercury takes approximately 88 Earth days to complete one orbital revolution around the Sun.
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5. What is the total land area of the Maldives, the smallest country in South Asia?
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Answer: 298 sq km
The island nation of the Maldives has a total area of approximately 298 square kilometers.
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6. What is the difference between Nepal's standard time and Maldives' standard time?
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Answer: 45 minutes ahead
Nepal is at UTC+5:45 and the Maldives is at UTC+5:00, making Nepal's standard time 45 minutes ahead.
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7. Which country was the first to enter space?
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Answer: Russia (former Soviet Union)
The Soviet Union (now Russia) became the first country to enter space by launching Sputnik 1 in 1957.
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8. The Maori people are the indigenous ethnic group of which country?
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Answer: New Zealand
The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand.
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9. According to general knowledge references, in which country is the world's largest prison located?
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Answer: Pakistan
According to public service GK reference materials, the world's largest prison is located in Pakistan.
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10. Which is the smallest planet in the solar system?
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Answer: Mercury
Mercury, which is also closest to the Sun, is the smallest planet in the solar system.
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11. In which direction from the continent of Asia is the Indian Ocean located?
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Answer: South
The Indian Ocean lies directly to the south of the Asian continent.
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12. Which country, lying entirely within Europe by area, belongs to the European continent?
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Answer: Ukraine
Ukraine is entirely located within the continent of Europe.
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13. By which geographical nickname is the South Asian country Bhutan internationally referred to?
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Answer: Land of the Thunder Dragon
Bhutan is traditionally referred to as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon' due to the fierce storms in the Himalayas.
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14. Due to its terrain and scarce rainfall, which district of Nepal is nicknamed the 'Desert of Nepal'?
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Answer: Mustang
Mustang is known as the 'Desert of Nepal' due to its arid landscape and low annual rainfall.
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15. Which SAARC country is very close to Nepal but does not share a direct border with it?
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Answer: Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a close neighboring country that does not share a land border with Nepal, situated about 27 km away.
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