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Practice World Rivers, Lakes, Deserts, Straits and Grasslands – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 3

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  1. Question 1

    Consider the following statements about major rivers of the world:

    1. The Amazon, the largest river by volume of water, drains into the Pacific Ocean.

    2. The Danube flows through more countries than any other river.

    3. The Volga, the longest river of Europe, ends in the Black Sea.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  2. Question 2

    Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Strait)List-II (Lies between)
    A. Strait of Gibraltar1. Iran and Oman
    B. Bering Strait2. Europe and Africa
    C. Strait of Malacca3. Malay Peninsula and Sumatra
    D. Strait of Hormuz4. Asia and North America

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  3. Question 3

    Consider the following statements about lakes of the world:

    1. Lake Baikal in Russia is the deepest and the oldest lake in the world.

    2. Lake Victoria is the largest lake of Africa.

    3. The Caspian Sea is the deepest lake in the world.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  4. Question 4

    Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Desert)List-II (Location)
    A. Kalahari1. Chile
    B. Gobi2. India and Pakistan
    C. Thar3. Southern Africa
    D. Atacama4. Mongolia and China

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  5. Question 5

    Consider the following statements about deserts:

    1. The Sahara in Africa is the largest hot desert in the world.

    2. The Gobi desert is a hot desert.

    3. Ladakh is a cold desert in India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  6. Question 6

    Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Grassland)List-II (Region)
    A. Savanna1. Venezuela
    B. Campos2. Central Asia
    C. Llanos3. East Africa
    D. Steppe4. Brazil

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  7. Question 7

    Consider the following statements about the Velds of South Africa:

    1. The Drakensberg lies to the west of the Velds and the Kalahari to the east.

    2. Merino sheep are reared in the Velds.

    3. Kimberley is famous for diamonds and Johannesburg for gold.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  8. Question 8

    Consider the following statements about the Prairies of North America:

    1. A hot wind called the Chinook blows here in winter.

    2. The region is known for ranches, cowboys and bison.

    3. The region is drained by the Mississippi and its tributaries.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  9. Question 9

    Consider the following statements about world rivers:

    1. The Yangtze is the longest river of Asia.

    2. The Volga is the longest river of Europe.

    3. The Nile flows through Egypt and falls into the Red Sea.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  10. Question 10

    Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Strait)List-II (Joins / lies between)
    A. Strait of Gibraltar1. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
    B. Bering Strait2. Malay Peninsula and Sumatra
    C. Strait of Hormuz3. Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
    D. Strait of Malacca4. Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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