Practice MCQs

Explanation: Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. It has been the capital since the late 16th century.

Explanation: Norway is not an EU member. It is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) but voted against joining the EU in referendums in 1972 and 1994.

Explanation: Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia is the highest peak in Europe at 5,642 meters. Mont Blanc (4,808 m) on the France-Italy border is sometimes cited if the Caucasus is excluded.

Explanation: The Volga River at 3,531 km is the longest river in Europe, flowing through central Russia into the Caspian Sea. It is the national river of Russia.

Explanation: Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany. After German reunification in 1990, Berlin was restored as the official capital, replacing Bonn.

Explanation: The Palk Strait separates the southeast coast of India (Tamil Nadu) from the north of Sri Lanka. The narrow strip of shallow water is about 64 km wide.

Explanation: Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It has been the capital since the late 18th century under the Qajar dynasty.

Explanation: The Yangtze River, at 6,300 km, is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world. It flows through central China into the East China Sea.

Explanation: Russia is the largest country in Asia (and in the world) by area, though most of its landmass is in Asia. If only sovereign Asian countries are counted, China is the largest.

Explanation: Beijing (formerly Peking) is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the political and cultural center of China with a history of over 3,000 years.