Practice MCQs

Explanation: Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on 18 July, his birthday.

Explanation: Tower Bridge, the famous bascule bridge over the Thames, is located in London.

Explanation: A person with odd or unusual habits is described as eccentric.

Explanation: China's official currency is the Yuan (Renminbi).

Explanation: The Strait of Gibraltar links the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Morocco.

Explanation: The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, establishing British sovereignty over New Zealand.

Explanation: The Treaty of Waitangi (1840) was signed between Maori chiefs and the British Crown.

Explanation: The Arabian Desert is located in Western Asia, mainly covering the Arabian Peninsula.

Explanation: New Delhi lies in a high seismic zone and is considered at great risk of Himalayan earthquake damage.

Explanation: Earthquakes in the Himalayas are tectonic, caused by the Indian plate colliding with the Eurasian plate.