Continents of the World: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
The capital of Suriname is-
- ACayenne
- BParamaribo
- CGeorgetown
- DCaracas
Question 2 of 50
Which of the following countries is not located on the Tropic of Capricorn?
- AChile
- BBrazil
- CParaguay
- DUruguay
Question 3 of 50
The largest lake in the continent of Asia is-
- AAral Sea
- BLake Balkhash
- CCaspian Sea
- DLake Baikal
Question 4 of 50
In which continent is the world's longest rift valley located?
- AAustralia
- BAfrica
- CAsia
- DEurope
Question 5 of 50
Which of the following two continents present mirror image of each other?
- AD. America and Australia
- BD. America and Africa
- CEurasia and North America
- DEurope and Australia
Question 6 of 50
In which continent are tropical conditions found to the greatest extent?
- AAsia
- BAfrica
- CAustralia
- DSouth America
Question 7 of 50
Which of the following countries has the longest coastline in the world?
- AAustralia
- BIndonesia
- CCanada
- DNorway
Question 8 of 50
Which continent is known as the "Peninsular Continent"?
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CAustralia
- DAfrica
Question 9 of 50
In which continent is there a complete absence of volcanoes?
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CAustralia
- DAntarctica
Question 10 of 50
Which continent is known as the "continent of continents"?
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CAfrica
- DAntarctica
Question 11 of 50
Which of the following countries does not have direct access to the sea/ocean?
- ASyria
- BJordan
- CAzerbaijan
- DArmenia
Question 12 of 50
Which continent is known as the "White Continent"?
- AEurope
- BAfrica
- CAustralia
- DAntarctica
Question 13 of 50
Which continent is located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?
- AD. America
- BAfrica
- CAustralia
- DEurope
Question 14 of 50
What is the total number of continents in the world?
- A5
- B6
- C7
- D8
Question 15 of 50
The highest mountain peak of the continent of Europe is-
- Amount mckinley
- Bmount aconcagua
- Cmount elnbrus
- Dmount vinson massif
Question 16 of 50
What is the correct ascending order of the following countries in terms of area?
- ABrazil, Argentina, Australia, India
- BAustralia, Brazil, India, Argentina
- CArgentina, India, Australia, Brazil
- DIndia, Brazil, Argentina, Australia
Question 17 of 50
In which of the following continents has the maximum development of inland waterways taken place?
- AEurope
- BAsia
- CNorth America
- DAfrica
Question 18 of 50
In which continent are the Atlas Mountains?
- AAsia
- BAfrica
- CAustralia
- DEurope
Question 19 of 50
How did the continents separate?
- Afrom volcanic eruption
- Bby tectonic action
- Cby folding and faulting of rocks
- Dall of the above
Question 20 of 50
The longest river flowing in the continent of Australia is-
- AMurray-Darling
- BMitchell
- CMurchison
- DGilbert
Question 21 of 50
Which of the following continents is called the 'Thirsty Land Continent' due to the low amount of rainfall received over a large part of it?
- AAsia
- BAfrica
- CEurope
- DAustralia
Question 22 of 50
Which one of the following is known as an "island continent"?
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CAustralia
- DAntarctica
Question 23 of 50
The southernmost point of the continent of Africa is-
- AAsha Antarip
- BCape Agulhas
- CCape Town
- DNatal
Question 24 of 50
The continent known as 'The Land of Golden Fleece'?
- AEurope
- BAsia
- CAfrica
- DAustralia
Question 25 of 50
The longest river flowing in the African continent is-
- ACongo (Zaire)
- BIndigo
- CNiger
- DZambezi
Question 26 of 50
The largest lake in the Australian continent is-
- AAyr
- BLake Victoria
- CBarley Lake
- DLake McKay
Question 27 of 50
What is the name of the southern tip of the South American continent where the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean meet?
- ACape Town
- BCape of Good Hope
- CCape Horn
- DCape Canaveral
Question 28 of 50
Which country in the world has the largest number of international borders?
- AChina
- BIndia
- CNepal
- DPakistan
Question 29 of 50
The longest river of the North American continent is-
- AMississippi Missouri
- BSt. Lawrence
- CRiogrande
- DYukon
Question 30 of 50
In which continent reptiles are not found?
- AAustralia
- BAntarctica
- CSouth America
- DEurope
Question 31 of 50
The largest lake in the continent of Europe is-
- AOnega Lake
- BLake Ladoga
- CSaima Complex
- Dnone of these
Question 32 of 50
Which of the following cities is closest to the equator?
- AMogadishu
- BSingapore
- CColombo
- DManila
Question 33 of 50
Where is 'Southern Gangotri' located?
- AUttarakhand
- BArctic
- CHimalaya
- DAntarctica
Question 34 of 50
The longest river flowing in the continent of South America is-
- AParaná
- BMaderia
- CAmazon
- DOrinoco
Question 35 of 50
The continent with the largest number of countries is-
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CNorth America
- DAfrica
Question 36 of 50
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- AAmman-Jordan
- BBishkek - Tajikistan
- CUlaanbaatar - Mongolia
- DSana'iya - Yemen
Question 37 of 50
The highest mountain peak of the continent of Australia is-
- AMount Kosciuszko
- Bmount vinson massif
- Cmount mckinley
- Dmount elnbrus
Question 38 of 50
Which of the following continents is known by the nickname 'Continent of Birds'?
- ANorth America
- BSouth America
- CAustralia
- DAntarctica
Question 39 of 50
The longest river flowing in the continent of Europe is-
- ARhine
- BDanube
- CVolga
- Dscene
Question 40 of 50
Which city in Namibia is not the capital of which country?
- ACanberra
- BSydney
- CWellington
- DRiyadh
Question 41 of 50
It is a mountain range in Europe.
- AAlps
- BHimalaya
- CAndes
- DRocky
Question 42 of 50
Which continent is known as the "New World"?
- ANorth America
- BSouth America
- CAsia
- DAntarctica
Question 43 of 50
Which continent has the largest expanse of plains in the world?
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CNorth America
- DAfrica
Question 44 of 50
Through which of the following continents do the Tropics of Cancer, Equator and Capricorn pass?
- AAsia
- BAfrica
- CNorth America
- DSouth America
Question 45 of 50
Which of the following continents is completely covered with snow?
- ANorth America
- BSouth America
- CAustralia
- DAntarctica
Question 46 of 50
Which of the following continents is known by the nickname 'Dark Continent'?
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CAfrica
- DAustralia
Question 47 of 50
Which continent is desert-free?
- AAsia
- BEurope
- CAfrica
- DAustralia
Question 48 of 50
Which of the following countries shares its border with China?
- AUzbekistan
- BThailand
- CVietnam
- DD. Korea
Question 49 of 50
The highest mountain peak of the African continent is-
- Amount mckinley
- Bmount aconcagua
- CMount Kilimanjaro
- Dmount massif
Question 50 of 50
Where is the capital of Myanmar?
- ARangoon
- BYangon
- CNaypyidaw
- DVarma