Area, Population and Official Languages MCQs with Answers & Explanations
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Which language is the official language of Japan?
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Option B
Explanation
Japanese is the official and national language of Japan, spoken by virtually the entire population.
82
What is the official language of New Zealand?
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Option C
Explanation
New Zealand has three official languages: English (de facto), Māori (since 1987), and New Zealand Sign Language (since 2006).
83
Which country has the largest population of Muslims in the world?
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Option C
Explanation
Indonesia is home to the largest Muslim population globally, primarily Sunni Muslims, far exceeding the Muslim populations of Pakistan or India.
84
Which major language is primarily spoken in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname?
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Option B
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Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands and Suriname, and one of the official languages of Belgium.
85
Which is the most populous country in South America?
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Option C
Explanation
Brazil is the largest country in South America by both area and population, with over 210 million people.
86
What is the approximate population of the European Union (EU) post-Brexit?
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Option B
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Following the departure of the United Kingdom, the population of the 27-member European Union is approximately 450 million.
87
Which country is entirely surrounded by South Africa?
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Option B
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Lesotho is an enclave, meaning it is a country completely surrounded by the territory of South Africa.
88
Which language is official in both Italy and Switzerland?
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Option C
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Italian is the official language of Italy and one of the four official languages of Switzerland (specifically in the southern canton of Ticino).
89
What is the capital and most populous city of the United Arab Emirates?
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Option A
Explanation
While Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE, Dubai is generally considered the most populous city proper and metropolitan area.
90
The majority of the population of Australia lives in which regions?
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Option C
Explanation
Due to the vast, arid interior, Australia's population is heavily concentrated along the eastern and southeastern coast, particularly in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
91
Which language serves as the main lingua franca (bridge language) across much of East Africa?
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Option D
Explanation
Swahili (or Kiswahili) is a Bantu language widely spoken throughout the African Great Lakes region and is the official language of Tanzania and Kenya.
92
Which country is the largest in area in Western Europe (excluding overseas territories)?
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Option B
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Metropolitan France (excluding overseas territories) is the largest country by area in Western Europe.
93
The total population of North America (including Canada, US, Mexico, and Central America) is roughly what size?
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Option B
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The population of North America, including the Caribbean and Central America, is estimated to be over 600 million.
94
Which country's official name includes the phrase 'People's Republic'?
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Option C
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The official name of China is the People's Republic of China (PRC).
95
Which language is the official language of Ireland and one of the official languages of the European Union?
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Option B
Explanation
Irish (Gaeilge) is the national and first official language of the Republic of Ireland, alongside English.
96
Which country has the highest share of the Sahara Desert within its borders?
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Option A
Explanation
Algeria, the largest country in Africa by area, encompasses the largest portion of the Sahara Desert.
97
The population of Indonesia is mostly concentrated on which single island?
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Option D
Explanation
Java, despite being smaller than some other islands, is one of the most densely populated places on Earth and contains over half of Indonesia's total population, including the capital, Jakarta.
98
What is the official language of Israel?
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Option B
Explanation
Hebrew is the primary official language, but Arabic is also legally recognized as a language with special status in Israel.
99
Which country in Europe has the largest percentage of its area covered by glaciers and ice caps?
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Option C
Explanation
Iceland, often called the 'Land of Fire and Ice', has the largest percentage of its area covered by glaciers and ice caps in Europe.
100
Which language is the national language of Mexico?
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Option C
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Spanish is the de facto national language of Mexico and is spoken by the overwhelming majority of the population.
