#1
Which of the following is not a country located in Southwest Asia?
Afghanistan
ExplanationAfghanistan is not in Southwest Asia; it is in South Asia.
#2
What is the capital city of Uzbekistan?
Tashkent
ExplanationThe capital city of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
#3
Which river is known as the 'lifeline of Egypt'?
Nile
ExplanationThe Nile is known as the 'lifeline of Egypt.'
#4
Which country is the largest producer of oil in Southwest Asia?
Saudi Arabia
ExplanationSaudi Arabia is the largest producer of oil in Southwest Asia.
#5
What is the largest city in Central Asia?
Almaty
ExplanationAlmaty is the largest city in Central Asia.
#6
Which river is the longest in Central Asia?
Amu Darya
ExplanationAmu Darya is the longest river in Central Asia.
#7
What is the predominant religion in Southwest Asia?
Islam
ExplanationIslam is the predominant religion in Southwest Asia.
#8
What is the highest peak in Southwest Asia?
Mount Damavand
ExplanationMount Damavand is the highest peak in Southwest Asia.
#9
Which of the following deserts is located in Central Asia?
Karakum Desert
ExplanationThe Karakum Desert is located in Central Asia.
#10
Which mountain range separates Southwest Asia from the Indian subcontinent?
Himalayas
ExplanationThe Himalayas separate Southwest Asia from the Indian subcontinent.
#11
Which of the following countries does not border the Caspian Sea?
Armenia
ExplanationArmenia does not border the Caspian Sea.
#12
Which environmental issue is a significant concern in Central Asia due to the drying of the Aral Sea?
Desertification
ExplanationDesertification is a significant concern in Central Asia due to the drying of the Aral Sea.
#13
Which river forms part of the border between Iran and Iraq?
Euphrates
ExplanationThe Euphrates river forms part of the border between Iran and Iraq.
#14
Which of the following countries in Southwest Asia is not predominantly desert?
Syria
ExplanationSyria is not predominantly desert in Southwest Asia.
#15
Which of the following countries is not part of the Arabian Peninsula?
Bahrain
ExplanationBahrain is not part of the Arabian Peninsula.