World Geography

The total land area of New Zealand is approximately 268,021 square kilometers, which matches option A. This is a well-documented geographic fact.

The world's highest active volcano is Ojos del Salado, which is located on the Argentina-Chile border. Since Chile is one of the options and the volcano is partly in Chile, option B is correct.

The border between Pakistan and China is located to the north of Pakistan, primarily in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, and is approximately 523 kilometers long.

The Konkan coast is a rugged section of the western coastline of India, stretching from Maharashtra to Goa and Karnataka. It is well-known as part of India's western coastal region.

Basutoland was the former name of Lesotho during British colonial rule. The country gained independence in 1966 and was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho. Therefore, the correct answer is Lesotho.

The Chechen Republic (Chechnya), a federal subject of Russia, has an area of approximately 17,300 square kilometers. This is the most widely accepted and commonly cited figure in geographical references. Therefore, option A is correct.

Gedrosia was an ancient region located in what is now southern Balochistan in Pakistan and southeastern Iran. Alexander the Great passed through this harsh desert region during his return from the Indian subcontinent. Therefore, the correct answer is Balochistan.

Vienna International Airport is commonly known as Schwechat because it is located in Schwechat, a town near Vienna, Austria. It serves as the main international airport of Vienna. Therefore, Vienna is the correct answer.

North America is often called the 'world's breadbasket' because of its vast agricultural production, especially wheat, corn, and other grains. The fertile plains and advanced farming techniques contribute significantly to global food supplies.

Karachi Port is considered a natural deep-sea port because it is naturally deep and suitable for large ships without extensive dredging. Gwadar and Port Qasim are important ports, but they are largely developed or artificial compared to Karachi's natural harbor.

The Thal Desert is located in Punjab, Pakistan, and spreads across districts such as Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah, and Khushab. It is a semi-arid region known for sandy soil and low rainfall. This makes option B the correct answer.

Huka Falls is a famous waterfall located on the Waikato River in New Zealand. It is one of the most visited natural attractions in the country, known for its powerful and fast-flowing water. Therefore, the correct answer is New Zealand.

The navigation channel of Port Qasim in Pakistan is approximately 45 km long. It connects the deep sea to the port terminals, allowing large vessels to access the port facilities. This makes option C the correct answer.

The United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia united in 1859 and later became known as Romania. This historical union is the foundation of modern Romania.

Normandy is a region located in the northern part of France, known historically for the D-Day landings during World War II. Therefore, the correct answer is France.

Pakistan does not have any active or significant volcanoes in any of its provinces. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' as none of the listed provinces have volcanoes.

The Yellow River is commonly known as the 'Sorrow of China' due to its frequent and devastating floods throughout history, which caused widespread destruction and loss of life.

The countries Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland are collectively known as the Nordic countries. 'Scandinavian' typically refers to Sweden, Norway, and Denmark only, while 'Baltic' refers to countries bordering the Baltic Sea such as Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

The Kartarpur Sahib Corridor's Indian entry point is located at Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district, Punjab. This location is approximately 30 kilometers away from the city of Gurdaspur. The corridor is not as close as 3, 4, 5, or 6 kilometers but rather about 30 kilometers, which is significantly farther than the options given. Therefore, the original options and answer were incorrect. The correct distance is about 30 km, which is closest to option D (6 km) among the given choices, but since none of the options are accurate, the question should be updated to reflect the correct distance or provide the correct options.

Nigeria is known for the Makoko floating village, a community built on stilts and floating structures on Lagos Lagoon, often referred to as a 'floating island.' Ivory Coast, Uruguay, and Niger do not have such notable floating island communities.

The largest island that Indonesia fully controls is Sumatra, which is larger than Sulawesi, Java, and Seram. However, the largest island that Indonesia shares with another country is New Guinea (Western New Guinea or Papua), which is larger than Sumatra but shared with Papua New Guinea. Borneo is also shared with Malaysia and Brunei and is larger than Sumatra. Since the question options do not include New Guinea or Borneo, the correct answer among the given options is Sumatra.

Glasgow is a major city and sea port located in Scotland, which is part of the United Kingdom. Scotland is a separate country within the UK, distinct from England. However, since Scotland is not listed among the options, the closest correct answer within the UK context is England. The other options (Germany, France, Iran) are incorrect as Glasgow is not located in those countries.

Lebanon is often referred to as the "Switzerland of the Middle East" due to its mountainous terrain, banking secrecy laws, and historical neutrality, making option D correct.

Guantanamo Bay is a U.S. naval base located on the southeastern coast of Cuba. It is well known for its strategic military importance and the detention camp established there.

Afghanistan is divided into 34 provinces, which is the officially recognized number. This makes option C the correct answer.