Which lake is the largest freshwater lake in the world?
Explanation
- The passage mentions that Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world. - Lake Superior is located in Canada and the USA. - It has an area of 82,414 square kilometers. - Lake Baikal, mentioned in the passage, is the deepest lake in the world, not the largest freshwater lake. - Chilika Lake is mentioned as India's largest lake, but it is not the largest freshwater lake globally. - Caspian Lake, also known as the Caspian Sea, is the largest lake overall, but it is a saline water lake, not freshwater.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: Lake Superior.
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World GK III: Continents of the World
1. Asia
Area (sq. km.): 41667920
2. Africa
Area (sq. km.):29800540
3. North America
Area (sq. km.): 24320000
4. South America
Area (sq. km.): 17599050
5. Antarctica
Area (sq. km.): 14245000
6. Europe
Area (sq. km.): 9699550
7. Australia
Area (sq. km.): 7687120
World GK IV : Oceans of the World
1. Pacific Ocean
Area (sq. km.): 166,240000
Greatest Depth: Mariana Trench
2. Atlantic Ocean
Area (sq. km.): 86,560000
Greatest Depth: Puerto Rico Trench
3. Indian Ocean
Area (sq. km.): 73430000
Greatest Depth: Java Trench
4. Arctic Ocean
Area (sq. km.): 13230000
World GK V : Major Mountain Peaks of the World
1. Everest
Location: Nepal
Height (m): 8,848
2. K2(Godwin Austin)
Location: India
Height (m): 8,611
3. Kanchanjanga
Location: India
Height (m): 8,598
4. Makalu
Location: Nepal-China
Height (m): 8,481
5. Dhaulagiri
Location: Nepal
Height (m): 8,172
6. Cho Oyu
Location: Nepal
Height (m): 8,153
7. Nanga Parbat
Location: India
Height (m): 8,126
8. Hidden peak
Location: India
Height (m): 8,068
9. Annapurna
Location: Nepal
Height (m): 8,078
10. Nandadevi
Location: India
Height (m): 7,813
Question for Sample Document 3
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Which continent has the largest area?
Explanation
- Asia is the continent with the largest area, covering approximately 41.67 million square kilometers. - Africa is the second-largest continent, with an area of about 29.8 million square kilometers. - North America is the third-largest continent, with an area of approximately 24.32 million square kilometers. - South America is the fourth-largest continent, covering an area of around 17.59 million square kilometers. - Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent, with an area of about 14.24 million square kilometers. - Europe is the sixth-largest continent, spanning approximately 9.7 million square kilometers. - Australia is the smallest continent, with an area of about 7.68 million square kilometers.
Therefore, Option A (Asia) is the correct answer as it has the largest area among the given continents.
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World GK VI : Major Deserts of the World
1. Sahara
N. Africa (includes the Libyan and the Nubian Desert)
2. Australian
Australia (includes Gibson, Simpson, Victorian, Great Sandy)
3. Arabian
Arab Countries (includes Rub’al Khali & An-Nafad of S.Arabia and Dast-e-Lut & Dast-e-Kavir of Iran)
4. Kalahari
Africa (mainly in Botswana)
5. Gobi
Mongolia
6. Atacama
Central Chile
7. Patagonian
Argentina
8. Namib
Namibia
9. Takla Makan
Sinkiang, China
10. Karakum
Turkmenistan
11. Sonoran
Arizona and California (USA)
12. Thar
India
World GK VII : Major Gulfs of the World
1. Gulf of Mexico
Area (sq. km.): 15,44,000
2. Gulf of Hudson
Area (sq. km.): 12,33,000
3. Arabian gulf
Area (sq. km.): 2,38,000
4. Gulf of St. Lawrence
Area (sq. km.): 2,37,000
5. Gulf of California
Area (sq. km.): 1,62,000
6. English Channel
Area (sq. km.): 89,900
World GK VIII : Major Peninsulas of the World
1. Arabia
Area (sq. km.): 32,50,000
2. Southern India
Area (sq. km.): 20,72,000
3. Alaska
Area (sq. km.): 15,00,000
4. Labrador
Area (sq. km.): 13,00,000
5. Scandinavia
Area (sq. km.): 8,00,000
6. Iberian
Area (sq. km.): 584,000
Question for Sample Document 3
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Which desert is located mainly in Botswana?
Explanation
- The Kalahari desert is mainly located in Botswana. - It is one of the major deserts of the world. - The Sahara desert is located in North Africa. - The Arabian desert is located in Arab countries. - The Gobi desert is located in Mongolia. - Therefore, the correct answer is option C: Kalahari.
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World GK IX : Major Mountain Ranges of the World
1. Andes
Location: South America
Length: 7,200
2. Himalayas-Karakoram-Hindkush
Location: South Central Asia
Length: 5,000
3. Rockies
Location: North America
Length: 4,800
4. Great Dividing Range
Location: East Australia
Length: 3,600
5. Atlas
Location: North West Africa
Length: 1,930
6. Western Ghats
Location: Western India
Length: 1,610
7. Caucasus
Location: Europe
Length: 1,200
8. Alaska
Location: USA
Length: 1,130
9. Alps
Location: Europe
Length: 1,050
World GK X : Important Cities on the River Banks (World)
Adelaide (in Australia) ➜ Torrens
Amsterdam (in Netherlands) ➜ Amsel
Alexandria (in Egyp) ➜ Nile
Ankara(in Turkey) ➜ Kazil
Bangkok(in Thailand) ➜ Chao Praya
Basra(in Iraq) ➜ Euphrates and Tigris
Baghdad(in Iraq) ➜ Tigris
Berlin(in Germany) ➜Spree
Bonn(in Germany) ➜ Rhine
Budapest(in Hungary) ➜ Danube
Bristol(in UK) ➜ Avon
Buenos Aires(in Argentina) ➜ Laplata
Chittagong(in Bangladesh) ➜ Majyani
Canton(in China) ➜ Si-Kiang
Cairo(in Egypt) ➜ Nile
Chung King(in China) ➜ Yang-tse-king
Cologne (in Germany) ➜ Rhine
Dandzing(in Germany) ➜ Vistula
Dresden(in Germany) ➜ Elbe
Dublin(in Ireland) ➜ Liffy
Hamburg(in Germany) ➜ Elbe
Kabul(in Afghanistan) ➜ Kabul
Karachi(in Pakistan) ➜ Indus
Khartoum(in Sudan) ➜ Confluence of blue & white Nile
Lahore(in Pakistan) ➜ Ravi
Leningrad(in Russia) ➜ Neva
Lisbon(in Portugal) ➜ Tagus
Liverpool(in England) ➜ Messey
London(in England) ➜ Thames
Moscow(in Russia) ➜ Moskva
Montreal(in Canada) ➜ St. Lawrence
Nanking(in China) ➜ Yang- tse-kiang
New Orleans(in U.S.A) ➜ Mississippi
New York(in U.S.A) ➜ Hudson
Ottawa(in Canada) ➜ Ottawa
Paris(in France) ➜ Seine
Philadelphia(in U.S.A) ➜ Delaware
Perth(in Australia) ➜ Swan
Prague(in Czech Republic) ➜ Vitava
Quebec(in Canada) ➜ St. Lawrence
Rome(in Italy) ➜ Tiber
Rotterdam(in The Netherlands) ➜ New Mass
Stalingrad(in Russia) ➜ Volga
Shanghai(in China) ➜ Yang-tse-kiang
Sidney(in Australia) ➜ Darling
Saint Luis(in U.S.A) ➜ Mississippi
Tokyo(in Japan) ➜ Arakava
Vienna(in Austria) ➜ Danube
Warsaw(in Poland) ➜ Vistula
Washington D. C.(inU.S.A) ➜ Potomac
Yangoon(in Myanmar) ➜ Irrawaddy
World GK XII : Smallest and Biggest Countries
➤ Biggest Nations (area - wise)
Russia
Canada
USA
China
Brazil
Australia
India
Argentina
Kazakhstan
Algeria
➤ Biggest Nations (population - wise)
China
India
USA
Indonesia
Brazil
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Nigeria
Russia
Japan
➤ Smallest Nations (area- wise)
Vatican City
Monaco
Nauru
Tuvalu
San Marino
Liechtenstein
Marshall Islands
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Maldives
Malta
➤ Smallest Nations (population-wise)
Vatican City
Nauru
Tuvalu
Palau
Monaco
San Marino
Liechtenstein
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Antigua and Barbados
Seychelles
Question for Sample Document 3
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Which mountain range is the longest in the world?
Explanation
- The Andes mountain range, located in South America, is the longest mountain range in the world. - With a length of 7,200 kilometers, it stretches from the southern tip of South America to the northernmost part of the continent. - The Andes are known for their stunning peaks, including Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak outside of Asia. - This mountain range is home to diverse ecosystems and is an important geographical feature of South America. - Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: Andes.
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World GK XIII : Foreign Towns Associated With Industries
Town(Country) ➜ Associated Industry
Baku (Azerbaijan) ➜ Petroleum
Bangkok (Thailand) ➜ Ship building
Belfast (Ireland)➜ Ship building
Buenos Aires (Argentina) ➜ Meat
Cadiz (Portugal) ➜ Cork
Chicago (U.S.A) ➜ Agriculture implements, Meat
Cologne (Germany) ➜ Cotton and woollen industries
Dhaka (Bangladesh) ➜ Jute
Detroit (U.S.A) ➜ Motor cars
Dresden (Germany) ➜ Optical and photographic apparatus
FAQs on Sample Document 3 - Italian Language and Culture
1. Quali sono i principali laghi del mondo?
Ans. Alcuni dei principali laghi del mondo includono il Lago Superiore, il Lago Vittoria, il Lago di Baikal, il Lago Tanganica e il Lago Niassa.
2. Quali sono le caratteristiche distintive dei laghi importanti del mondo?
Ans. I laghi importanti del mondo possono essere caratterizzati dalla loro vasta estensione, profondità, importanza ecologica e ruolo nella fornitura di acqua potabile e risorse naturali.
3. Quali sono i laghi più grandi del mondo per superficie?
Ans. I laghi più grandi del mondo per superficie includono il Mar Caspio, il Lago Superiore, il Lago Vittoria, il Lago Huron e il Lago Michigan.
4. Quali sono i laghi più profondi del mondo?
Ans. Alcuni dei laghi più profondi del mondo includono il Lago Baikal in Russia, il Lago Tanganica in Africa, il Lago Crater in Oregon, il Lago Vostok in Antartide e il Lago O'Higgins/San Martín in Argentina/Chile.
5. Qual è l'importanza dei laghi nel contesto globale?
Ans. I laghi svolgono un ruolo fondamentale nell'ecosistema globale fornendo habitat per la flora e la fauna, regolando il ciclo dell'acqua e fornendo risorse idriche essenziali per l'agricoltura, l'industria e il consumo umano.