Question 1

Consider the following statements: The Strait of Malacca is one of the most important sea routes in the world. It connects the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Strait of Malacca is a major international shipping route. It links the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through the waters between Southeast Asia, so both statements are correct.

Question 2

Which of the following G20 countries has the longest total coastline?

Accepted Answer

Canada. Canada has the longest total coastline among G20 countries and also the longest coastline in the world. Its extensive coastline along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans makes it the correct choice.

Question 3

Which of the following is the largest landlocked country in the world by area?

Accepted Answer

Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world by area. Although it borders the Caspian Sea, it has no direct access to an ocean.

Question 4

What is the name of the world’s longest expressway tunnel recently opened by China in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region?

Accepted Answer

Tianshan Shengli Tunnel. The world’s longest expressway tunnel recently opened in China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel. It is part of a major infrastructure project through the Tianshan Mountains. Hence, the correct option is Tianshan Shengli Tunnel.

Question 5

The Curzon Line is the boundary between:

Accepted Answer

Poland and Russia. The Curzon Line was proposed as a demarcation line between Poland and Soviet Russia. It is a well-known historical boundary in European geopolitics, not a boundary involving India or East Asia.

SSC CGL (Prelims) General: World Geography questions with solutions

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