General Knowledge Quiz - 6 Quiz

Explore essential geography facts, flags, continents, capitals, and natural wonders with these easy but fascinating questions inspired by the classic quiz.

1. Tallest Mountain

   What is the tallest mountain in the world?

   1. Mount Everest
   2. Mount Fuji
   3. K2
   4. Mount Kilimanjaro

   Explanation: Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world by elevation above sea level. K2 is the second highest, while Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Fuji are tall but not as high as Everest.

2. Amazon Location

   On which continent is the Amazon rainforest located?

   1. South America
   2. Australia
   3. Asia
   4. Africa

   Explanation: The Amazon rainforest is in South America. Africa is home to the Congo rainforest, Asia and Australia do not contain the Amazon.

3. Desert Superlative

   What is the name of the largest hot desert in the world?

   1. Arctic Desert
   2. Kalahari Desert
   3. Gobi Desert
   4. Sahara Desert

   Explanation: The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert. The Gobi and Kalahari are smaller, and the Arctic Desert is cold, not hot.

4. Capital of Brazil

   What is the capital city of Brazil?

   1. Rio de Janeiro
   2. Buenos Aires
   3. Sao Paulo
   4. Brasilia

   Explanation: Brasilia is the capital of Brazil. Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are major cities but not the capital. Buenos Aires is in Argentina.

5. Ocean Between Continents

   Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia?

   1. Indian Ocean
   2. Pacific Ocean
   3. Atlantic Ocean
   4. Arctic Ocean

   Explanation: The Indian Ocean is located between Africa and Australia. The Atlantic and Pacific are on different sides, while the Arctic Ocean is much farther north.

6. City of the Big Apple

   Which city is famously known as the Big Apple?

   1. Los Angeles
   2. London
   3. Paris
   4. New York City

   Explanation: New York City is called the Big Apple. London and Paris have different nicknames, and Los Angeles is generally called the City of Angels.

7. Only Country-Continent

   What is the only country that is also a continent?

   1. Greenland
   2. Australia
   3. India
   4. Antarctica

   Explanation: Australia is uniquely both a country and a continent. Greenland and Antarctica are not countries, and India is only a country.

8. Longest River

   Which river is the longest in the world?

   1. Mississippi River
   2. Nile River
   3. Yangtze River
   4. Amazon River

   Explanation: The Nile River is the world's longest by most measurements. The Amazon is sometimes debated as longer due to surveys, but according to the context, Nile is correct. The Yangtze and the Mississippi are shorter.

9. Landmark in Agra

   Which landmark is located in Agra, India?

   1. Colosseum
   2. Eiffel Tower
   3. Red Fort
   4. Taj Mahal

   Explanation: The Taj Mahal is in Agra, India. The Red Fort is in Delhi, the Colosseum in Rome, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

10. City of Canals

    Which city is known for its canals and gondolas?

    1. Cairo
    2. Amsterdam
    3. Venice
    4. Bangkok

    Explanation: Venice is famous for its canals and gondola rides. While Amsterdam and Bangkok have canals, Venice is best known for them. Cairo does not have notable canals.