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GK Questions: World Geography(Superlatives) – Set 10

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  1. Which of the following is the largest airport in the world ?
    1.King Abdul Aziz International Airport
    2.Denver International Airport
    3.King Fahd International Airport
    4.Shanghai Pudong International Airport
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.King Khaled International Airport
    Explanation :
    World’s largest airport with respect to land area of 78000 ha King Fahd International Airport has been located in northwest of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Operated by General Authority of Civil Aviation the airport has been publicly opened fifteen year ago and considered as major hub for Saudi Arabia.

  2. The World longest bridge was situated in which country ?
    1.China
    2.UK
    3.Singapore
    4.Spain
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.China
    Explanation :
    The Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge is the world’s longest bridge. It is a 164.8-kilometre (102.4 mi) long viaduct on the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway.

  3. Which of the following is the tallest building in the world ?
    1.One World Trade Center
    2.Burj Khalifa
    3.Shanghai Tower
    4.Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Burj Khalifa
    Explanation :
    Burj Khalifa  is known as Burj Dubai before its inauguration, is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest artificial structure in the world, standing at 829.8 m (2,722 ft)

  4. ……………….. is the tallest church in the world
    1.Ulm Cathedral
    2.Cologne Cathedral
    3.Rouen Cathedral
    4.Sagrada Familia
    5.None of these
    Answer –
    4.Sagrada FamiliaExplanation :
    The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família(170m) is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  5. Which is the longest road in the world ?
    1.Trans-Siberian Highway
    2.Highway 1, Australia
    3.Pan-American Highway
    4.Trans-Canada Highway
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Pan-American Highway
    Explanation :
    The Pan-American Highway is the world’s longest ‘motorable road,’ according to Guinness Book of World Records. The Highway links almost all nations in North and South America except for a stretch of 100 km called the Darien Gap, a forest and swampland

  6. Strahov stadium is the largest stadium in the world, which is located in ……………………
    1.Czech
    2.China
    3.Japan
    4.Rome
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Czech
    Explanation :
    The Great Strahov Stadium is a stadium in the Strahov district of Prague, Czech Republic. It was built for displays of synchronized gymnastics on a massive scale, with a field three times longer and three times wider than the standard Association football pitch. Worthy of note is Strahov Stadium in Prague is no longer used for competitive sports events (just large concerts!). It has a capacity of 220,000 (56,000 seated).

  7. Which of the following is the largest Open University in the world ?
    1.Indira Gandhi National Open University
    2.Anadolu University
    3.Bangladesh Open University
    4.Ramkhamhaeng University
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Indira Gandhi National Open University
    Explanation :
    The Indira Gandhi National Open University (Ignou) has been recognised as the world’s single largest open university by the recently concluded summit of presidents and vice-chancellors at Shanghai in China.

  8. ………………………… is the largest railway station in the world
    1.Nagoya Station, Japan
    2.Kharagpur Railway Platform, India
    3.Grand Central Terminal, New York
    4.Condor Station, Bolivia
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Grand Central Terminal, New York
    Explanation :
    Grand Central Terminal (GCT) is a station located on 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is commonly known as Grand Central Station.” There are 44 platforms with 67 tracks. The tracks are on two levels, with 41 tracks in the upper and 26 tracks in the lower level.

  9. Jinping-I dam is the highest dam in the world located in ……………………………
    1.China
    2.Tajikistan
    3.Italy
    4.India
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.China
    Explanation :
    The Jinping-I Dam also known as the Jinping-I Hydropower Station or Jinping 1st Cascade, is a tall arch dam on the “Jinping Bend” of the Yalong River (Yalong Jiang) in Liangshan, Sichuan, China. Construction on the project began in 2005 and was completed in 2014.

  10. Which of the following is the tallest tower in the world ?
    1.Milad Tower
    2.Canton Tower
    3.CN Tower
    4.Tokyo Skytree
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.Tokyo Skytree
    Explanation :
    The Tokyo Skytree, completed in February 2012, reaches a height of 634 m (2,080 ft), making it the tallest tower in the world.





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