Asia: Geography and Culture - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following mountain ranges is NOT located in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Andes

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Himalayas

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Tian Shan

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Ural Mountains

Question 2

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of Asia's physical geography?

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Caribbean Sea

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High mountain ranges

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Vast deserts

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Fertile river valleys

Question 3

Which among the following is the most populous country in Asia?

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China

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India

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Japan

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Indonesia

Question 4

Which river originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows into the Bay of Bengal?

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Ganges River

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Yangtze River

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Mekong River

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Indus River

Question 5

Which climate pattern is characterized by seasonal wind reversals and heavy rainfall during summer months?

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Monsoon climate

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Temperate climate

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Tropical climate

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Polar climate

Question 6

Which mountain range separates Central Asia from South Asia?

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Himalaya Mountains

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Kunlun Mountains

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Tien Shan Mountains

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Pamir Mountains

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a major physical feature of Asia?

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Amazon Rainforest

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Himalayas

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Gobi Desert

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Yangtze River

Question 8

Which of the following climate zones is found in Southeast Asia?

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Tropical Wet

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Temperate

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Polar

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Mediterranean

Question 9

Which of the following countries is the most populous in Asia?

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China

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India

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Indonesia

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Pakistan

Question 10

What is the primary economic activity in Central Asia?

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

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Services

Question 11

What is the dominant religion practiced in South Asia?

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Hinduism

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Buddhism

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Christianity

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Islam

Question 12

What is a unique characteristic of the landlocked country of Mongolia?

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Large nomadic population

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Extensive mineral resources

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Flourishing agricultural sector

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Dense urban centers

Question 13

Which of the following countries is considered the birthplace of Buddhism?

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India

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China

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Nepal

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Thailand

Question 14

What is the name of the highest peak in Asia?

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Mount Everest

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K2

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Kangchenjunga

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Lhotse

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a major river in Asia?

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Mississippi

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Ganges

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Yangtze

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Mekong

Question 16

Which Asian country has the largest population?

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China

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India

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Indonesia

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Japan

Question 17

What is the name of the world's largest desert, located in Central Asia?

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Gobi Desert

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Sahara Desert

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Atacama Desert

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Antarctic Polar Desert

Question 18

Which ocean holds the distinction of being the world's largest?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 19

Name the mountain that stands as the highest peak on Earth.

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Mount Everest

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K2

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Kangchenjunga

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Lhotse

Question 20

Identify the country with the largest population on Earth.

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China

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India

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United States

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Indonesia

Question 21

Which currency is used in Japan?

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Yen

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Euro

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Dollar

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Pound

Question 22

Identify the highest mountain peak in North America.

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Mount Denali

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Mount Whitney

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Mount Elbert

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Mount Rainier

Question 23

Identify the highest mountain peak on Earth.

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Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

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K2

Question 24

Through which Southeast Asian country does the Mekong River flow?

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Laos

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Thailand

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Vietnam

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Cambodia

Question 25

Which two regions were connected by the ancient Silk Road trade network?

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Europe and Asia

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Asia and Africa

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North America and South America

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Australia and Antarctica

Question 26

Which of the following is not a major mountain range in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Andes

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Himalayas

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Tian Shan

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Karakoram

Question 27

What is the primary cause of the monsoon pattern in Asia?

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Seasonal changes in atmospheric pressure and wind direction caused by differential heating of land and water.

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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Ocean currents in the Pacific Ocean.

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Prevailing trade winds.

Question 28

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Gobi Desert?

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Sparse vegetation and extreme temperature variations.

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Dense forests and abundant rainfall.

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High mountain peaks and glaciers.

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Coastal plains and fertile soil.

Question 29

What is the most populous country in Asia?

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China

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India

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Indonesia

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Pakistan

Question 30

What is the primary reason for the high prevalence of rice cultivation in Asia?

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Favorable tropical and subtropical climate conditions, abundant water resources, and cultural preferences.

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Government subsidies and technological advancements.

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Historical factors and the availability of skilled labor.

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Limited availability of other crops and a growing population.

Question 31

What is the largest island in Asia?

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Borneo, shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.

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Java, located in Indonesia.

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Taiwan, an island nation off the coast of China.

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Sri Lanka, an island nation south of India.

Question 32

Which of the following is a major river in Asia?

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Yangtze, the longest river in Asia, flowing through China.

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Mississippi, a major river in North America.

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Amazon, the largest river in the world, located in South America.

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Nile, the longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a major river system in Asia?

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Amazon River

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Ganges River

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Indus River

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Mekong River

Question 34

Which of the following countries has the largest population in Asia?

Accepted Answer

China

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India

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Indonesia

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Japan

Question 35

Which of the following is a major mountain range in Central Asia?

Accepted Answer

Tian Shan

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Himalayas

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Ural Mountains

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Alps

Question 36

Which of the following is a major political and economic bloc in Asia?

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

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European Union (EU)

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North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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Organization of American States (OAS)

Question 37

Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

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Karakoram

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Western Ghats

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Arakan Mountains

Question 38

The Himalayan mountain range primarily delineates the boundary between which two major regions of Asia?

Accepted Answer

North Asia and South Asia

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East Asia and West Asia

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Southeast Asia and Central Asia

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Central Asia and South Asia

Question 39

Which of the following rivers traverses the highest number of countries in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Mekong River

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Yangtze River

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Ganges River

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Yenisei River

Question 40

Which climate type predominantly characterizes the vast Siberian region of Russia?

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Subarctic

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Tropical Monsoon

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Humid Subtropical

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Mediterranean

Question 41

Which of the following countries is not a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

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Australia

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Indonesia

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Vietnam

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Philippines

Question 42

Which major religion originated in the Indian subcontinent?

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Hinduism

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Christianity

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Buddhism

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Islam

Question 43

Which of the following major cities is not situated on a major river?

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Tokyo

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Shanghai

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Bangkok

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Mumbai

Question 44

Which of the following characteristics best describes the traditional Chinese political system?

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Communist party governance

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Multi-party democracy

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Constitutional monarchy

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Oligarchy

Question 45

Which of the following mountain ranges is NOT located in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Kunlun Mountains

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Himalayas

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Hindu Kush

Question 46

Which Asian country has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

China

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Indonesia

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Pakistan

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India

Question 47

Which religion is most prevalent in Southeast Asia?

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Buddhism

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Christianity

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Islam

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Hinduism

Question 48

What is the name of Asia's largest desert?

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Gobi Desert

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Taklamakan Desert

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Rub' al Khali

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Karakum Desert

Question 49

Which country is NOT a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

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Australia

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Vietnam

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Philippines

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Myanmar

Question 50

What is the capital city of India?

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New Delhi

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Mumbai

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Bangalore

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Kolkata

Question 51

Which economic sector is a major contributor to Japan's economy?

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Manufacturing

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Agriculture

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Fishing

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Tourism

Question 52

What is the name of the strait that separates Asia from North America?

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Bering Strait

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Strait of Hormuz

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Bab el-Mandeb

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Strait of Malacca