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ESSENTIAL GK
Biggest, Highest, Largest, Longest in the World
Tallest Animal in the World Giraffe
Largest Archipelago in the World Indonesia
Fastest Bird in the World Swift
Largest Bird in the World Ostrich
Smallest Bird in the World Humming Bird
Longest Railway Bridge in the World Huey P. Long Bridge, Louisiana (U.S.A)
Tallest Building in the world Burj Dubai, UAE
Canal, Longest Irrigational The Kalakumsky Canal
Longest Canal in the World Suez Canal
Highest Capital in the World La Paz (Bolivia)
Biggest City in Area in the World Mount Isa (Australia)
Largest City in Population in the World Tokyo
Costliest City in the World Tokyo
Highest City in the World Van Chuan (China)
Largest Continent in the World Asia
Smallest Continent in the World Australia
Biggest Country in the World by Area Russia
Largest Country in the World byPopulation
China
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Largest Country in the World byElectorate
India
Largest Creature in the World Blue whale
Largest Delta in the World Sunderban (Bangladesh & India)
Largest Desert in the World Sahara (Africa)
Largest Desert in Asia Gobi
Largest Dam in the World Grand Coulee Dam (U.S.A)
Dam Highest in the World Hoover Dam (U.S.A)
Diamond Largest in the World The Cullinan
Largest Dome in the World Astrodome, in Housten (U.S.A)
Largest Epic in the World Mahabharat
Largest Irrigation Scheme in the World Lloyd Barrage, Sukkhur (Pakistan)
Largest Island in the World Greenland
Largest Sea in the World Mediterranean Sea
Deepest Lake in the World Baikal (Siberia)
Largest Lake (Artificial) in the World Lake Mead (Boulder Dam)
Highest Lake in the World Titicaca (Bolivia)
Largest Lake (Fresh water) in theWorld
Superior
Largest Lake (Salt water) in the World Caspian
Largest Library in the World United States Library of Congress, Washington
D.C
Highest Mountain Peak in the World Everest (Nepal)
Longest Mountain Range in the World Andes (S. America)
Largest Museum in the World British Museum, London
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Largest Ocean in the World Pacific
Biggest Palace in the World Vatican (Italy)
Largest Park in the World Yellow Stone National Park (U.S.A)
Largest Peninsula in the World Arabia
Coldest Place (Habitated) in the World Verkhoyansk (Siberia)
Dryest Place in the World Iqique (in Atacama Desert, Chile)
Hottest Place in the World Azizia (Libya, Africa)
Rainiest Place in the World Mausinram (Meghalaya, India)
Biggest Planet in the World Jupiter
Brightest Planet in the World Venus
Smallest Planet in the World Mercury
Highest Plateau in the World Pamir (Tibet)
Longest Platform in the World Kharagpur (India)
Longest Railway in the World Trans-Siberian railway
Largest Railway Station in the World Grand Central Terminal, Chicago (U.S.A)
Longest River in the World Nile (Africa)
Largest River in the World Amazon (S. America)
Largest Sea-bird in the World Albatross
Brightest Star in the World Sirius
Tallest Statue in the World Statue of Motherland, Volgograd (Russia)
Largest Telescope Radio in the World New Mexico (U.S.A)
World's Tramway first in the World New York
Longest Tunnel (Railway) in the World Tanna (Japan)
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Longest Tunnel (road) in the World Mont Blanc Tunnel between France and Italy
Highest Volcano Ojos del Salado (Andes, Ecuador)
Most Volcano Active in the World Maunaloa (Hawaii - U.S.A)
Longest Wall in the World Great Wall of China
Highest Waterfall in the World Angel (Venezuela)
Lowest Water body in the World Dead Sea
Largest Zoo in the World Kruger National Park, South Africa
SPORTSSPORTS - PERSONS Questions
1. William Sigei, an athlete who broke the 10,000 meters world record, belongs to whichof the following countries?(a) Kenya(b) Nigeria(c) Uganda(d) Tanzania(e) Mexico
Ans. (a)
2. Which Indian Cricketer was given the title Tiger?(a) Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi(b) B. S. Bedi(c) Sunil Gavaskar(d) None of these
Ans. (a)
3. Which of the following Cricketers has scored the highest total runs in test cricket?(a) Allan Border
(b) Brian Lara(c) Donald Bradman(d) Sunil Gavaskar(e) Sachin Tendulkar
Ans. (e)
4. Which of the following is wrongly matched?(a) Hockey : 100 yards x 55 yards
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(b) Badminton (Single) : 10 ft x 44 ft.(c) Lawn Tennis : 78 ft x 36 ft(d) Volleyball : 30 ft x 30 ft
Ans. (b)
5. Susi Susanti, held the Grand Slam title in which of the following games(a) Lawn Tennis(b) Badminton(c) Volley bail(d) Table Tennis(e) None of these
Ans. (b)
6. First Olympic Games were held in(a) 776 BC.(b) 798 BC
(a) 876 BC(d) 898 BCAns. (a)
7. The Olympic Symbol comprises of five rings or circles linked together to represent(a) sporting friendship of all people(b) five continents(c) Both (a) & (b)(d) None of these
Ans. (c)
8. Kamlesh Mehta has distinguished himself in which of the following games/sports?(a) Golf(b) Tennis(c) Billiards(d) Badminton(e) Table Tennis
Ans. (e)
9. The 1988 World Olympics Game were held at(a) Montreal(b) Los Angeles
(c) Tokyo(d) SeoulAns. (d)
10. The name of Geoff Boycott is associated with which of the following games?(a) Boxing(b) Cricket(c) Golf
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(d) SwimmingAns. (b)
11. Geet Sethi has made a mark in(a) Golf
(b) Billiards(c) Chess(d) Shooting
Ans. (b)
12. Which of the following cups/trophies is associated with football?(a) Davis Cup(b) Deodhar Trophy(c) Champions Trophy(d) Santosh Trophy
Ans. (d)
13. The Olympic Museum was opened at which of the following places?(a) Istanbul(b) Rome(c) Lausanne(d) Athens(e) Geneva
Ans. (c)
14. With which of the following games/ sports is Popping crease associated?(a) Swimming
(b) Water Polo(c) Cricket(d) Lawn Tennis
Ans. (c)
15. Wimbledon is a place connected with(a) Cricket(b) Table Tennis(c) Badminton(d) Lawn Tennis
Ans. (d)
16. With which sport the term caddie is associated?(a) Polo(b) Golf(c) Bridge(d) Billiards
Ans. (b)
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17. Olympic Games after 4th century AD. Restarted (Under IOC )from(a) 1896(b) 1904(c) 1912(d) 1916
Ans. (a)
18. The Rovers Cup is associated with(a) Cricket(b) Hockey(c) Football(d) Golf(e) Tennis
Ans. (a)
19. Amar Singh Sokhi is remembered for his performance in which of the followingsports events?(a) Athletics(b) Cycling(c) Archery(d) Swimming(e) Weightlifting
Ans. (b)
20. With which of the following sports is Leroy Burrell associated?
(a) Swimming(b) Cricket(c) Athletics(d) Boxing
Ans. (c)
21. S. Vijaya Lakshmi and Nisha Mohita are associated with(a) Tennis(b) Badminton(c) Chess(d) Table tennis
Ans. (c)
22. In which city the Asian Games first took place?(a) Beijing(b) Kuala Lumpur(c) Tokyo(d) New Delhi
Ans. (d)
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23 Ali Sher, an Arjuna award winner, is associated with(a) Football(b) Golf(c) Yachting(d) Equestrian
Ans. (b)
24. Who is the highest wicket taker in the world in one day cricket?(a) Imran Khan(b) Ian Botham(c) Kapil Dev(d) Richard Hadlee(e) None of these
Ans. (e)
25. How many players are there in a water polo team?
(a) 4(b) 5(c) 6(d) 7
Ans. (d)
26. Which of the following is correctly matched?(a) Nehru Trophy Table Tennis(b) Holkar Trophy Bridge(c) Ruia Trophy Kabaddi(d) B.C. Roy Trophy Lawn Tennis
Ans. (b)
27. Ashes is the term associated with which of the following sports?(a) Football(b) Cricket(c) Hockey(d) Basketball
Ans. (b)
28. Sergei Bubkha, an athlete of international repute, belongs to which of the followingcountries?
(a) U.S.A(b) Brazil(c) Russia(d) Ukraine(e) Spain
Ans. (d)
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29. The term Chukker is used in(a) Rifle shooting(b) Horse racing(c) Wrestling(d) Polo
Ans. (d)
30. Which of the following is a set of five events included in Modem Pentathlon?(a) Cycling, Skating, Shooting, Gymnastics, Running(b) Judo, Shooting, Swimming, Cycling, Running(c) Horse riding, Fencing, Shooting, Gymnastics, Running(d) Horse riding, Fencing, Shooting, Swimming, Running
Ans. (d)
31. Amar Singh Sokhi is remembered for his performance in which of the followingsports events?
(a) Athletics(b) Cycling(c) Archery(d) Swimming(e) Weight lifting
Ans. (b)
32. The famous player Pele is associated with which of the following games?(a) Table Tennis(b) Football(c) Hockey
(d) Volleyball(e) GolfAns. (b)
33. Which of the following games is not included in the Olympic Games?(a) Cycling(b) Archery(c) Cricket(d) Skiing
Ans. (c)
34. If you scored cannon, which game would you be playing?(a) Football(b) Cricket(c) Billiards(d) Hockey
Ans. (c)
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35. Which of the following countries was readmitted to the Olympics after her 21 yearsuspension?(a) Iran(b) Iraq(c) Burma
(d) South AfricaAns. (d)
36. Kamlesh Mehta is associated with(a) Chess(b) Hockey(c) Football(d) Tab Tennis
Ans. (d)
37. Tripping is associated with
(a) Snooker(b) Football(c) Cricket(d) Lawn Tennis
Ans. (b)
38. Which of the following places is known as the Mecca of Indian Football?(a) Delhi(b) Bombay(c) Calcutta(d) Ambala
Ans. (c)
39. The five intertwined rings or circles on the Olympic Flag made of white (from left toright) are(a) blue, yellow, black, green and red(b) yellow, red, green, black and blue(c) red, green, black, yellow and blue(d) yellow, green, black, blue and red
Ans. (a)
40. Maradona is a famous player associated with
(a) Cricket(b) Hockey(c) Football(d) Golf
Ans. (c)
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Tennis
Maureen Connolly Brinkerwon 50 consecutive Grand Slam singles matches ending with her
title atWimbledon in 1954.
Cricket World Records
Highest innings totalsRank Score Teams Venue Season
1 443-9 (50 overs) Sri Lanka v Netherlands Amstelveen 2006
2 4389 (49.5overs)
South AfricavAustralia (matchreport)
Johannesburg 200506
Highest match aggregate
Rank Score Teams Venue Season1 87213 (99.5
overs)Australia(4344) v South Africa
(4389) (match report)
Johannesburg 200506
2 82515 (100overs)
India (4147) v Sri Lanka (4118) Rajkot 2009-10
Largest tied run chases
Rank Score Teams Venue Season
1 3407 (50 overs) New Zealand v England Napier 20072008
Fastest fiftyRank Balls faced Player Match Venue Season
1 17 Sanath Jayasuria Sri Lanka v Pakistan Karachi 2008
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Fastest century
Rank Balls faced Player Match Venue Season
1 37 Shahid Afridi Pakistan v Sri Lanka Nairobi 1996
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