GK Questions on African Continent

African Continent is an important topic from the exam’s point of view. This topic belongs to the world geography section of the general knowledge syllabus. In every government exam like SSC CGL, RAILWAY, BANKING, and some other related exams, some questions were asked about this topic. So further we are giving a practice set of some exam-oriented questions based on the topic African Continent. These questions will help the candidates in the upcoming government exams.

Que 1. Which of the following continent is the largest by area?

(a) Africa
(b) North America
(c) South America
(d) Australia

Ans- (a) Africa
Explanation- Africa is the second largest continent in terms of area, while Asia is the largest continent in the world by area.

Que 2. Tropics of Cancer, Equator, and Capricorn pass through which of the following continents?

(a) Africa
(b) Asia
(c) North America
(d) South America

Ans. (a) Africa
Explanation – Africa is the only continent in the world, through which the Tropics of Cancer, Equator, and Capricorn pass.

Que 3. Which sea is located to the north of the continent of Africa?

(a) The Mediterranean Sea
(b) The Atlantic Ocean
(c) The Indian Ocean
(d) The Pacific Ocean

Ans. (a) The Mediterranean Sea
Explanation – The Mediterranean Sea is located in the north of the continent of Africa. The Mediterranean Sea is also known as the Dark Ocean.

Que 4. Which of the following country’s capital is Tripoli?

(a) Algeria
(b) Egypt
(c) Libya
(d) Morocco

Ans. (c) Libya
Explanation – The country of Libya is located in the northern part of the continent of Africa. The capital of the country of Libya is Tripoli.

Que 5. Which of the following countries is not included in the “Horn of Africa”?

(a) Ethiopia
(b) Djibouti
(c) Somalia
(d) Uganda

Ans. (d) Uganda
Explanation – The “Horn of Africa” ​​is located in the eastern part of the continent of Africa. The “Horn of Africa” ​​includes Ethiopia, Djibouti,  Somalia, and Eritrea. Uganda is not included in this.

Que 6. Moroni is the capital of which of the following country?

(a) Comoros
(b) Djibouti
(c) Somalia
(d) Uganda

Ans. (a) Comoros
Explanation – Comoros is a country in the continent of Africa. Its capital is Moroni.

Que 7. What percentage of the world’s area is located in the continent of Africa?

(a) 15%
(b) 18%
(c) 20 %
(d) 25%

Ans. (c) 20 %
Explanation – African continent is the second largest continent after the Asia continent. 20% of the world’s area is located in the continent of Africa.

Que 8. Which of the following continents is located to the north of Africa?

(a) Asia
(b) Europe
(c) North America
(d) None of the above

Ans. (b) Europe
Explanation – The continent of Europe is located in the north of Africa.

Que 9. Which of the following ocean is located to the west of the continent of Africa?

(a) The Mediterranean Sea
(b) The Atlantic Ocean
(c) The Pacific ocean
(d) The Red Sea

Ans. the (b) The Atlantic Ocean
Explanation – The Atlantic Ocean is located in the west of the continent of Africa.

Que 10. Which of the following ocean is located in the northeast-east of the continent of Africa?

(a) The Mediterranean Sea
(b) The Atlantic Ocean
(c) The Pacific ocean
(d) The Red Sea

Ans.  (d) The Red Sea
Explanation – The Red Sea is located in the northeast of the continent of Africa.

Que 11. Which of the following continents is located in the four hemispheres?

(a) Africa
(b) Asia
(c) Australia
(d) South America

Ans. (a) Africa
Explanation – The continent of Africa is the only continent, which is located in all four hemispheres.

Que 12. Which of the following countries is a landlocked country in the continent of Africa?

(a) Algeria
(b) Egypt
(c) Libya
(d) Chad

Ans. (d) Chad
Explanation – Chad is a landlocked country in the continent of Africa.

Que 13. Which of the following countries is a landlocked country in the continent of Africa?

(a) Zimbabwe
(b) Uganda
(c) Zambia
(d) All of the above

Ans. (d) All of the above
Explanation – Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Zambia are all landlocked countries in the continent of Africa.

Que 14. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which country of the continent of Africa?

(a) Algeria
(b) Egypt
(c) Libya
(d) Zimbabwe

Ans. (d) Zimbabwe
Explanation – Tropic of Cancer passes through 6 countries of the continent of Africa. These countries are – Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, and Western Sahara. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through Zimbabwe.

Que 15. Through which of the following countries does the equator pass?

(a) Gabon
(b) Uganda
(c) Kenya
(d) All of the above

Ans. (d) All of the above
Explanation – The equator passes through all the countries of Gabon, Uganda, and Kenya.

Que 16. Through which country of the continent of Africa does the Tropic of Capricorn pass?

(a) Botswana
(b) Namibia
(c) South Africa
(d) All of the above

Ans. (d) All of the above
Explanation – Tropic of Capricorn passes through Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa all the countries of the African continent.

Que 17. Through which of the following countries does the equator not pass?

(a) Somalia
(b) Republic of the Congo
(c) Congo, The Democratic Republic
(d) Mozambique

Ans. (d) Mozambique
Explanation – The equator passes through 6 countries of the continent of Africa. These countries are- Somalia, Congo Republic, Congo, The Democratic Republic, Gabon, Uganda, and Kenya.

Que 18. Through which of the following countries does the Tropic of Capricorn not pass?

(a) Mozambique
(b) Madagascar
(c) Botswana
(d) Somalia

Ans. (d) Somalia
Explanation – Tropic of Capricorn passes through 5 countries of the continent of Africa. This country is Mozambique, Madagascar, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. The Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through Somalia.

Que 19. Which of the following is the capital of the country Tanzania?

(a) Dodoma
(b) Maputo
(c) Kigali
(d) Antananarivo

Ans. (a) Dodoma
Explanation – The capital of the country Tanzania is Dodoma.

Que 20. How many countries of the continent of Africa are landlocked?

(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 20

Ans. (c) 15
Explanation – 15 countries of the continent of Africa are covered by land.