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Central Asia MCQs with Answers

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Central Asia MCQs (11–17)

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11.
Past Paper MCQ
Samarkand is the capital of which country?
Correct Answer: B. Uzbekistan
One-liner
Samarkand is a historic city in Uzbekistan, though its capital is actually Tashkent — Samarkand is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia.
12.
Past Paper MCQ
What is the capital city of Turkmenistan?
Correct Answer: A. Ashgabat
One-liner
The capital city of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
13.
Past Paper MCQ
Azerbaijan is located in ?
Correct Answer: A. Central Asia
One-liner
Azerbaijan is located in Central Asia, a region that also includes countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
14.
Past Paper MCQ
Which Central Asian country experienced two revolutions?
Correct Answer: D. Kyrgyzstan
One-liner
Kyrgyzstan is the Central Asian country that experienced two major revolutions, the Tulip Revolution in 2005 and the Kyrgyz Revolution in 2010.
15.
Where is the Karakum Desert located?
Correct Answer: A. Central Asia
One-liner
The Karakum Desert is located in Central Asia.
16.
What is the main crop grown in Central Asia?
Correct Answer: B. Cotton
One-liner
The main crop grown in Central Asia is cotton, often referred to as "white gold" in the region.
17.
Which of the following represent landlocked countries?
Correct Answer: A. Afghanistan and Tajikistan
One-liner
Afghanistan and Tajikistan are both landlocked countries, meaning they have no direct access to any ocean or sea coastline.