Test: All Superlatives of the world - UPSC MCQ

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is the highest mountain in the world, standing at a height of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. It was first successfully climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, covering more than 30% of the planet's surface. It is known for its vastness and contains numerous islands and trenches.

Dallol, located in the Danakil Depression, Ethiopia, holds the record for the highest average annual temperature for an inhabited location on Earth. It experiences extreme heat and geothermal activity.

The Nile River is the longest river in the world, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,130 miles) through northeastern Africa. It is a significant water source for several countries along its course.

The Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific Ocean, is the deepest ocean trench in the world. It reaches a maximum depth of about 10,928 meters (35,856 feet) at the Challenger Deep.

The Sahara Desert in North Africa is the largest hot desert in the world, covering an area of over 9 million square kilometers (3.6 million square miles).

Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, both in terms of land area and population. It is the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church.

Jupiter has the most moons in our solar system, with over 79 confirmed moons. Some of its moons are Ganymede, Callisto, Io, and Europa.

Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world, with a total height of approximately 979 meters (3,212 feet).

The Galapagos Tortoise, found in the Galapagos Islands, has the longest lifespan among vertebrates, with some individuals living over 100 years.

The Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is the tallest tree species in the world, reaching heights of over 100 meters (328 feet).

The Emperor Penguin is the largest species of penguin and can be found in Antarctica. It stands about 1.2 meters (4 feet) tall and weighs up to 45 kilograms (99 pounds).

Ban Gioc-Detian Falls, Vietnam/China - Ban Gioc-Detian Falls, located on the border between Vietnam and China, is the highest waterfall in Asia, with a drop of about 30 meters (98 feet).

Rome, the capital of Italy, is famously known as the "City of Seven Hills." The seven hills are Aventine, Caelian, Capitoline, Esquiline, Palatine, Quirinal, and Viminal.

Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is the largest island in the world, covering an area of approximately 2.2 million square kilometers (840,000 square miles).

Lake Baikal in Russia is the deepest lake in the world, reaching a maximum depth of about 1,642 meters (5,387 feet). It is also the oldest and most voluminous freshwater lake.

Indonesia is home to the most active volcanoes in the world. The country is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for its frequent volcanic activity.

The Andes is the longest mountain range on Earth, stretching about 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) along the western edge of South America.

Australia is home to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a diverse marine ecosystem.

The Tibetan Plateau, often called the "Roof of the World," is the highest and largest plateau on Earth, covering a vast area in Central Asia.