World Geography

Indonesia is widely recognized as an archipelago consisting of about 17,508 islands, making option D the correct answer.

The Taj Mahal is located on the south bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. This river is a significant geographical feature associated with the monument's location.

Formosa is the old name for Taiwan, given by Portuguese explorers who named the island "Ilha Formosa," meaning "beautiful island." This historical name is well-known and directly corresponds to Taiwan.

The Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall, is located in Jerusalem. It is a significant religious site in Judaism, making option A the correct answer.

Myanmar is located in the region known as Southeast Asia, which includes countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Therefore, it is correctly classified as a South East Asian country.

Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) is a large sandstone rock formation located in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is a sacred site for the Aboriginal people and is part of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

The Prime Meridian passes through Europe, Africa, and Asia but does not pass through Antarctica. Therefore, Antarctica is the correct answer as the continent the Prime Meridian does not cross.

The Great Barrier Reef is commonly known as the "Pearl of the Ocean" due to its vast and beautiful coral ecosystem. The other options are incorrect or not commonly associated with the Great Barrier Reef.

The area between the Indus and Jhelum rivers is known as the Sindh Sagar Doab. 'Doab' refers to the land between two rivers, and Sindh Sagar Doab specifically lies between these two rivers in Pakistan.

The Orange River is a major river in southern Africa, primarily flowing through South Africa. It does not flow through Indonesia, Egypt, or Mexico, making South Africa the correct answer.

Rome, the capital of Italy, is located on the banks of the Tiber River, which flows through the city and has historical significance.

Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world, with an elevation of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet). Therefore, option A is the correct height of Cho Oyu.

Bali is predominantly Hindu, making it unique among Indonesian islands, which are mostly Muslim. Therefore, it is known as a Hindu island.

Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 8586 meters (28,169 feet). This is the widely accepted and verified height.

Kennedy Space Center is located in Florida, USA. It is NASA's primary launch center for human spaceflight, making Florida the correct location.

Manaslu mountain's height is officially recorded as 8163 meters (26,781 feet), making option A the correct choice. The other options do not match the recognized height.

There are exactly 14 mountains in the world that are over 8000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level. These are known as the eight-thousanders, all located in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges. This is a well-established fact confirmed by authoritative sources such as Wikipedia and mountaineering organizations.

The longest EU-funded underwater tunnel in Europe opened in Poland is the Świnoujście Tunnel, which connects the islands of Wolin and Usedom (also known as Usedom). This tunnel provides a permanent road link between these two islands, replacing the former ferry connections. The islands of Ołowianka and Karsibór are unrelated to this tunnel. Therefore, the correct answer is A: Usedom and Wolin.

Usedom is an island in the Baltic Sea shared by Germany and Poland, making option B correct. The other options are either not islands or not shared between these two countries.

Lake Mungo in south-western New South Wales is recognized as Australia's oldest lake, with a formation history extending back at least 120,000 years. Dove Lake (Tasmania) and Lake George are younger in geological terms, and Hillier Lake is not noted as the oldest. Since none of the options A (Hillier Lake), B (Dove Lake), or C (Lake George) are the oldest, the correct answer is D (None of these).

Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet). Therefore, option A is correct.

Gasherbrum II is a well-known mountain in the Karakoram range with an officially recognized height of 8,047 meters (26,400 feet). Option B correctly states this height, while option A's height corresponds to Gasherbrum I, and options C and D are heights of other peaks.

Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world with an official height of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet). Option A correctly states this height, while option B corresponds to the height of Makalu, and option D is the height of Mount Everest.

Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world with an official height of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet). Option A correctly states this height, while option D is the height of Annapurna I, not Dhaulagiri.

Dasht-e Margo, meaning 'Desert of Death,' is a desert located in Afghanistan. Therefore, option C is correct.