Famous Seas in the World

Examiners often aim to assess a candidate’s knowledge across a wide spectrum and MCQs about seas around the world are one of the key areas included in competitive exams, conducted by FPSC, BPSC, SPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, UPSC, and others . These questions test the candidate’s in depth understanding of General Knowledge including basic geography and evaluate how well they are informed about important international water bodies and their strategic, economic, and political significance. The inclusion of such MCQs reflects the importance of being well-versed in maritime geography, as seas play a crucial role in global trade routes, naval boundaries, and geopolitical relations. Furthermore, familiarity with famous seas also hints at a candidate’s habit of staying updated with current affairs, such as maritime disputes, environmental concerns, and international maritime treaties — topics frequently discussed in global news and editorials. Keeping this in view, we have compiled a list of MCQs related to the famous seas of the world to help our users enhance their preparation for competitive exams. These questions are designed to reinforce geographical knowledge and support a better understanding of maritime affairs that often appear in such tests.

What is the smallest sea in the world?

  1. Baltic Sea
  2. Arabian Sea
  3. Sea of Marmara/ (Baltic Sea is also considered)
  4. None of these

Which one of the following is one of the smallest seas in the world?

  1. Baltic Sea
  2. Philippines sea
  3. Corral Sea
  4. None of these

Which sea has the lowest salinity?

  1. Red Sea
  2. Mediterranean Sea
  3. Baltic Sea
  4. None of these

What is the lowest land point on Earth?

  1. Death Valley
  2. Dead Sea
  3. Lake Assal
  4. None of these

Which body of water is known for its high salinity?

  1. Black Sea
  2. Caspian Sea
  3. Dead Sea
  4. None of these

Which sea is notable for lacking a coastline?

  1. Yellow Sea
  2. Sargasso Sea
  3. Coral Sea
  4. None of these

Which metal is commonly extracted from seawater?

  1. Gold
  2. Iron
  3. Magnesium
  4. None of these

Which of the following is considered the busiest trade sea route?

  1. The South China Sea Route
  2. The Cape Route
  3. The North Atlantic Route
  4. None of these

For what is the Sea of Japan particularly known?

  1. Oil reserves
  2. Fishing area
  3. Deep-sea trenches
  4. None of these

Which of these is/are landlocked sea?

  1. Dead Sea, Salton sea
  2. Caspian Sea , Sea of Galilee
  3. Aral Sea
  4. All of these.

Where is the Aral Sea located?

  1. South Asia
  2. Central Asia
  3. East Asia
  4. None of these

Lowest fresh water sea on earth?

  1. Sea of Galilee
  2. Caspian sea
  3. Aral sea
  4. None of these

What type of body of water is the Sea of Galilee?

  1. Sea
  2. Ocean
  3. Lake
  4. None of these

Which of the following is the world’s largest inland sea (or lake)?

  1. Aral Sea
  2. Caspian Sea
  3. Dead Sea
  4. None of these

In which ocean is the Arabian Sea located?

  1. Atlantic Ocean
  2. Pacific Ocean
  3. Indian Ocean
  4. None of these

Which country is known for having a significant portion of its land below sea level?

  1. Belgium
  2. Denmark
  3. The Netherlands
  4. None of these

Which country has the highest average elevation above sea level?

  1. Bhutan
  2. Nepal
  3. Switzerland
  4. None of these

What is the approximate speed of sound in air at sea level?

  1. 300 m/sec
  2. 340 m/sec
  3. 400 m/sec
  4. None of these

Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?

  1. Philippines
  2. Indonesia
  3. Australia
  4. None of these

Which countries are located north of the Arabian Sea?

  1. India and Pakistan
  2. Pakistan and Iran
  3. Iran and Afghanistan
  4. None of these
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