World Geography

Annapurna I, also known as Annapurna I Main, is officially recorded as 8,091 meters (26,545 feet) tall. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia and other mountain databases. Therefore, the correct option is C: 8091m/26,545ft.

Komodo dragons are native to a few Indonesian islands, including Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. Therefore, Indonesia is the correct answer.

The longest EU-funded underwater tunnel in Europe is the Świnoujście Tunnel in Poland. It is an immersed-tube tunnel approximately 2.4 km long, connecting the islands of Usedom and Wolin with the city centre of Świnoujście. The project received significant EU Cohesion Policy funding (€162.3 million) and was officially opened in 2023. The previously mentioned Liefkenshoek rail tunnel in Belgium is an important EU-funded tunnel but is not the longest underwater tunnel in Europe.

Great Britain is the largest island in the British Isles and politically consists of three autonomous countries: England, Wales, and Scotland. This makes option C the correct answer.

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is located in Japan. It is well known for the nuclear accident that occurred there in 2011 following a major earthquake and tsunami.

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the USA by population, after New York City. Seattle, Atlanta, and New York City are not the second largest cities.

The Sea of Galilee is located entirely within the borders of Israel. It is a freshwater lake in the northeastern part of the country and is a significant geographical and historical site.

Azlan Shah Stadium is located in Ipoh, Malaysia. It is a well-known venue for field hockey events, making Malaysia the correct answer.

Azlan Shah Stadium is located in Ipoh, Malaysia. It is a well-known venue for field hockey events, making Malaysia the correct answer.

The Cook Islands is a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand, meaning New Zealand handles some aspects of its defense and foreign affairs, while the Cook Islands manages its own internal affairs.

Caño Cristales is famously known as the 'River of Five Colors' due to the vibrant colors caused by aquatic plants, making option A the correct answer.

Pamplona is a city in Spain famous worldwide for its annual 'Running of the Bulls' event, which is part of the San Fermín festival.

The Suez Canal is located in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, facilitating maritime trade between Europe and Asia.

Mount Everest is located on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, making Tibet the correct answer. The other options are neighboring regions or countries but do not share the border with Mount Everest.

The Galapagos Islands are located in Ecuador and are protected as a marine reserve. They are also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their unique biodiversity.

Saravan and Zabol are well-known towns located in Iran, specifically in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province in the southeast of the country.

The Yangtze River is the longest river flowing entirely within a single country, China. Other major rivers like the Nile and Indus flow through multiple countries.

The Moluccas, also known as the Spice Islands, were historically famous for their valuable spices such as cloves and nutmeg, making option B the correct answer.

Sri Lanka has an area of about 65,610 square kilometers. Among the options, Rwanda is closest in size with approximately 26,338 square kilometers. Qatar (about 11,586 km²) and the Maldives (about 298 km²) are much smaller, while Iceland (about 103,000 km²) is much larger. Therefore, Rwanda is the country closest in size to Sri Lanka among the given options.

The Malacca Strait is a narrow stretch of water located between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra, making option D the correct answer. The other options either refer to different seas or islands not defining the strait's location.

Delhi is located on the banks of the Yamuna River, which is a major tributary of the Ganges. The other rivers listed do not flow through Delhi.

Among the options given, the Johor Strait is indeed the narrowest. However, the claim that it is the narrowest strait in the world is not accurate. The Bosporus Strait in Turkey is narrower at its narrowest point (about 750 meters) and is often cited as the world's narrowest strait used for international navigation. The Strait of Malacca and Cook Strait are much wider, and the 'Strait of Tartar' appears to be a misspelling or incorrect name. Therefore, while Johor Strait is narrow, it is not the narrowest in the world overall.

The Godray Pass is a high mountain pass located on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, specifically in the Hindu Kush mountain range. It serves as a foot-only route connecting Afghanistan's Badakhshan region with Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It is not near the border of Iran or the Arabian Sea. Therefore, the correct answer is Afghanistan (option B).

Waterloo is a town located in Belgium, famous for the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Therefore, the correct answer is Belgium.

The Vistula is the longest river in Poland, and the festival “Wreaths over the Vistula” is a traditional Polish celebration held along this river. This makes Poland the correct answer.