World Geography Quiz Practice Test 5 (South America-Political) for UPSC Civil Services, SSC etc.
World Geography Quiz Practice Test 5 contains World Geography questions and answers relevant to examinations like UPSC Civil Services, SSC, AFCAT, CDS etc. The World Geography Quiz Practice test 5 focuses on the Political features of Continent of South America. So, these Geography questions are directly or indirectly based on political aspects of Continent of South America.
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1: Which of the following countries are the only two countries in South America that do not have a common border with Brazil?
- Chile and Peru
- Chile and Ecuador
- Suriname and Bolivia
- Bolivia and Chile
Correct Answer: Chile and Ecuador. All other South American nations share a common boundary with Brazil (the largest nation of South America).
2: The Equator crosses South America near which of the following cities ?
- La Paz
- Sao Paulo
- Quitto
- Buenos Aires
Correct Answer: Quitto (capital of Ecuador).
3: The Largest port of South America is in ?
- Santiago
- Buenos Aires
- Rio-de-Janeiro
- Sao Paulo
Correct Answer: Rio-de-Janeiro
4: Which city of South America is also called as the ‘Murder capital of the world’ ?
- La Paz
- Cayenne
- Sao Paulo
- Asuncion
Correct Answer: Asuncion. It is the capital of Paraguay.
5: Which South American country is also called as the ‘ Coffee Pot of the World’ ?
- Chile
- Brazil
- Uruguay
- Bolivia
Correct Answer: Brazil. It is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in the world.
6: Which of these south-american capitals is the Highest capital in the world ?
- La Paz (capital of Bolivia)
- Santiago (capital of Chile)
- Quitto (capital of Ecuador)
- Bogota (capital of Columbia)
Correct Answer: La Paz (capital of Bolivia)
7: Which place on earth is also called as the ‘Natural zoo of the world’ ?
- Greenland
- Amazon forest
- Galapagos island
- Atacama Desert
Correct Answer: Galapagos island
8: The Temperate grasslands of South America are called as ?
- Pampas
- Praries
- Steppes
- Downs
Correct Answer: Pampas
9: Chile is the world’s largest producer and exporter of ?
- Iron
- Petroleum
- Copper
- Coal
Correct Answer: Copper
10: Which of these deserts is located in Argentina ?
- Atacama desert
- Victoria Desert
- Sahara Desert
- Patagonia Desert
Correct Answer: Patagonia Desert
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