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Geography GK Sheet
Std 8-10

1. Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?

a) Kenya
b) Tanzania
c) Uganda
d) Rwanda

2. Astronomers who have studied the sun's composition have catalogued how many chemical
elements are in the sun?
a) 48
b) 67
c) 55
d) 78

3. Which mountain range separates France from Spain?

a) Alps
b) Massif Central
c) Atlas
d) Pyrenees

4. Which of the following passes is in the ancient Silk Road connecting Sikkim to Tibet?
a) Thang La
b) Jelep La
c) Nathu La
d) Lipu Lekh

5. Which of the following seas is the world’s smallest and shallowest?

a) Arabian Sea
b) Baltic Sea
c) Sea of Azov
d) Mediterranean Sea

6. Which of the following countries does NOT border the Mediterranean Sea?
a) Portugal
b) Spain
c) Italy
d) Greece
7. The island of Borneo is shared by which three countries?
a) Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand
b) Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei
c) Indonesia, Philippines, and Brunei
d) Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore

8. Which continent has the most countries?

a) Africa
b) Asia
c) Europe
d) South America

9. What can be the maximum duration of totality for a solar eclipse?

a) 6 mins 45 secs
b) 7 mins 10 secs
c) 8 mins 20 secs
d) 7 mins 30 secs

10. Which river is considered the longest river in Europe?

a) Danube
b) Volga
c) Rhine
d) Dnieper