Poland Geography Objective Type Questions and Answers for GK 

1. What is the capital city of Poland?

1. Krakow
2. Warsaw
3. Gdansk
4. Wroclaw

Answer: B. Warsaw

2. Which river is the longest in Poland, flowing through major cities such as Warsaw and Krakow?

1. Vistula (Wisła)
2. Oder (Odra)
3. Warta
4. Bug

Answer: A. Vistula (Wisła)

3. Poland is located in which region of Europe?

1. Northern Europe
2. Central Europe
3. Eastern Europe
4. Southern Europe

Answer: B. Central Europe

4. What mountain range forms the southern border of Poland, separating it from Slovakia and the Czech Republic?

1. Alps
2. Carpathians
3. Sudetes
4. Tatra Mountains

Answer: D. Tatra Mountains

5. Which medieval city in Poland is known for its well-preserved historic center, featuring the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Basilica?

1. Gdansk
2. Warsaw
3. Wroclaw
4. Krakow

Answer: D. Krakow

6. Poland shares land borders with how many countries?

1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8

Answer: C. 7

7. What is the official currency of Poland?

1. Euro
2. Złoty
3. Forint
4. Czech koruna

Answer: B. Złoty

8. Which historical event, marked by the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, led to the re-estalishment of Poland as a sovereign state in 1918?

1. World War I
2. World War II
3. Napoleonic Wars
4. Thirty Years’ War

Answer: A. World War I

9. What is the name of the famous salt mine near Krakow, Poland, known for its underground chambers and sculptures made of salt?

1. Wieliczka Salt Mine
2. Bochnia Salt Mine
3. Solno Salt Mine
4. Kłodawa Salt Mine

Answer: A. Wieliczka Salt Mine

10. Which Polish composer, known for his compositions such as “Polonaise in A-flat major” and “Nocturne in E-flat major,” is a renowned figure in classical music?

A. Frederic Chopin

B. Karol Szymanowski

C. Witold Lutosławski

D. Henryk Górecki

Answer:  A. Frederic Chopin

11. Poland was a member of the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War. Which political alliance did it join during that period?

1. NATO
2. Warsaw Pact
3. SEATO
4. Non-Aligned Movement

Answer: B. Warsaw Pact

12. Which Polish city is known for its historic Old Town, Market Square, and the Wawel Castle?

1. Lublin
2. Gdansk
3. Krakow
4. Poznan

Answer: C. Krakow

13. What is the name of the longest river in Poland, flowing through cities like Torun and Bydgoszcz before reaching the Baltic Sea?
14. Vistula (Wisła)
15. Oder (Odra)
16. Warta
17. Bug

Answer: A. Vistula (Wisła)

14. Poland became a member of the European Union (EU) in which year?

1. 1995
2. 2004
3. 2007
4. 2010

Answer: B. 2004

15. Which mountain range runs along Poland’s southern border and is part of the Carpathians?

1. Sudetes
2. Tatra Mountains
3. Beskids
4. Bieszczady

Answer: B. Tatra Mountains

16. What is the name of the large forest complex in western Poland that extends into Germany, known for its diverse ecosystems and wildlife?

1. Białowieża Forest
2. Kampinos Forest
3. Puszcza Notecka
4. Słowiński National Park

Answer: A. Białowieża Forest

17. Which Polish astronomer formulated the heliocentric model of the solar system, placing the Sun at the center?

1. Nicolaus Copernicus
2. Johannes Kepler
3. Galileo Galilei
4. Tycho Brahe

Answer: A. Nicolaus Copernicus

18. In which city is the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the Holocaust?

1. Lublin
2. Warsaw
3. Auschwitz
4. Wroclaw

Answer: C. Auschwitz

19. What is the name of the famous square in Warsaw, the main square of the city, and a popular meeting place?

1. Market Square
2. Castle Square
3. Constitution Square
4. Victory Square

Answer: B. Castle Square

20. Which Polish scientist, famous for her research on radioactivity, was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

A. Maria Skłodowska Curie

 B. Helena Rubinstein

 C. Rosa Luxemburg

D. Agnieszka Holland

Answer:  A. Maria Skłodowska Curie

21. What is the name of the mountainous region in southern Poland known for its picturesque landscapes, hiking trails, and wooden architecture?

1. Tatra Mountains
2. Sudetes
3. Beskids
4. Bieszczady

Answer: C. Beskids

22. Which Polish king is known for his military successes, including the victory at the Battle of Vienna in 1683, and is often referred to as the “Lion of Lechistan”?

1. John III Sobieski
2. Casimir III the Great
3. Sigismund III Vasa
4. Bolesław I the Brave

Answer: A. John III Sobieski

23. What is the name of the Baltic Sea port city in northern Poland, known for its historic Old Town and shipyard, where the Solidarity movement began?

1. Szczecin
2. Gdynia
3. Sopot
4. Gdansk

Answer: D. Gdansk

24. Poland’s highest peak, Rysy, is located in which mountain range?

1. Tatra Mountains
2. Sudetes
3. Beskids
4. Bieszczady

Answer: A. Tatra Mountains

25. Which river forms part of Poland’s eastern border with Belarus and Ukraine?

1. Vistula (Wisła)
2. Oder (Odra)
3. Warta
4. Bug

Answer: D. Bug

26. What is the name of the famous Polish composer and pianist known for his Romantic era compositions, including the “Piano Concerto in A minor”?

1. Ignacy Paderewski
2. Witold Lutosławski
3. Karol Szymanowski
4. Frederic Chopin

Answer: D. Frederic Chopin

27. Which medieval city in Poland is known for its well-preserved city walls, Gothic architecture, and the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul?

1. Torun
2. Lublin
3. Gdansk
4. Poznan

Answer: A. Torun

28. What is the name of the large lake in northern Poland, known for its picturesque landscapes and resorts?

1. Lake Mamry
2. Lake Łebsko
3. Lake Śniardwy
4. Lake Wigry

Answer: A. Lake Mamry

29. In which year did Poland join the Schengen Area, allowing for passport-free travel across many European countries?

1. 2004
2. 2007
3. 2010
4. 2008

Answer: C. 2010

30. What is the name of the traditional Polish soup made with fermented rye flour and meat, often served with potatoes and sausage?

 A. Borscht

 B. Żurek

C. Barszcz

 D. Bigos

Answer:  B. Żurek

31. Which Polish scientist and mathematician formulated the Banach–Tarski paradox, a mathematical theorem related to set theory?

1. Stanisław Lem
2. Andrzej Schinzel
3. Stefan Banach
4. Alfred Tarski

Answer: C. Stefan Banach

32. What is the name of the historical salt mine in Wieliczka, Poland, known for its underground chambers, tunnels, and sculptures made of salt?

1. Wieliczka Salt Mine
2. Bochnia Salt Mine
3. Solno Salt Mine
4. Kłodawa Salt Mine

Answer: A. Wieliczka Salt Mine

33. In Polish history, what is the event referred to as the “Deluge,” a series of wars and invasions during the mid-17th century?

1. War of the Polish Succession
2. Khmelnytsky Uprising
3. Swedish Deluge
4. Great Northern War

Answer: C. Swedish Deluge

34. What is the name of the popular Polish dish made from grated potatoes, onions, and eggs, often pan-fried until crispy?

1. Pierogi
2. Placki ziemniaczane
3. Bigos
4. Kielbasa

Answer: B. Placki ziemniaczane

35. Which Polish river flows through the city of Warsaw and is the longest river entirely within Poland?

1. Oder (Odra)
2. Bug
3. Narew
4. Vistula (Wisła)

Answer: D. Vistula (Wisła)

36. What is the name of the medieval castle located on a rocky promontory in the city of Krakow, Poland?

1. Malbork Castle
2. Wawel Castle
3. Czocha Castle
4. Książ Castle

Answer: B. Wawel Castle

37. Which Polish film director won an Academy Award for Best Director for his film “Ida” in 2015?

1. Krzysztof Kieślowski
2. Andrzej Wajda
3. Paweł Pawlikowski
4. Roman Polanski

Answer: C. Paweł Pawlikowski

38. What is the name of the historical region in Poland, often associated with traditional folk culture, wooden architecture, and colorful painted cottages?

1. Greater Poland
2. Lesser Poland
3. Pomerania
4. Podlasie

Answer: B. Lesser Poland

39. Which Polish-born scientist and chemist won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911 for her discovery of radium and polonium?

1. Ignay Paderewski
2. Henryk Sienkiewicz
3. Maria Skłodowska Curie
4. Lech Wałęsa

Answer: C. Maria Skłodowska Curie

40. In Polish folklore, what is the name of the legendary creature often depicted as a female water spirit?

 A. Krasnoludek

 B. Latawiec

 C. Baba Yaga

 D. Rusalka

Answer:  D. Rusalka

41. What is the name of the historic city in southern Poland, known for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture and salt trade heritage?

1. Lublin
2. Torun
3. Wroclaw
4. Krakow

Answer: B. Torun

42. Which Polish Nobel Prize-winning author is best known for his science fiction works, including the novel “Solaris”?

1. Jerzy Andrzejewski
2. Stanisław Lem
3. Witold Gombrowicz
4. Czesław Miłosz

Answer: B. Stanisław Lem

43. In Polish cuisine, what is the name of the traditional stuffed dumplings, typically filled with ingredients such as potatoes, cheese, or meat?

1. Nalesniki
2. Golabki
3. Kluski
4. Pierogi

Answer: D. Pierogi

44. What is the name of the large national park in northeastern Poland, known for its primeval forest and the European bison population?

1. Białowieża National Park
2. Tatra National Park
3. Slowinski National Park
4. Pieniny National Park

Answer: A. Białowieża National Park

45. Which Polish composer, known for his modernist and avant-garde compositions, gained international recognition for his work “Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima”?

1. Karol Szymanowski
2. Andrzej Panufnik
3. Witold Lutosławski
4. Krzysztof Penderecki

Answer: D. Krzysztof Penderecki

46. What is the name of the historic city in western Poland, known for its Market Square, Town Hall, and the Gothic-style St. Mary Magdalene Church?

1. Gdansk
2. Wroclaw
3. Poznan
4. Szczecin

Answer: C. Poznan

47. Which Polish river forms part of the border with Germany and is known for its picturesque landscapes and meanders?

1. Oder (Odra)
2. Bug
3. Vistula (Wisła)
4. Warta

Answer: A. Oder (Odra)

48. What is the name of the traditional Polish sausage, often made from pork, seasoned with garlic and pepper, and smoked to perfection?

1. Kiełbasa
2. Kaszanka
3. Kabanosy
4. Krakowska

Answer: A. Kiełbasa

49. Which Polish-born scientist and mathematician is best known for the Banach–Tarski paradox, a result in set-theoretic geometry?

1. Stanisław Ulam
2. Stefan Banach
3. Alfred Tarski
4. Andrzej Schinzel

Answer: B. Stefan Banach

50. What is the name of the popular Polish winter dish made from sauerkraut and various meats, often served during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations?

A. Zrazy

 B. Barszcz

 C. Bigos

D. Kotlet Schabowy

Answer:  C. Bigos

51. Which Polish city is known for its historic Market Square, Gothic architecture, and the Jasna Góra Monastery housing the Black Madonna icon?

1. Częstochowa
2. Lublin
3. Gdansk
4. Warsaw

Answer: A. Częstochowa

52. What is the name of the Polish national dish, a hearty stew made from sauerkraut, various meats, and mushrooms?

1. Kiełbasa
2. Zurek
3. Gołąbki
4. Bigos

Answer: D. Bigos

53. In Polish folklore, what is the name of the mythical guardian of treasure often depicted as a small, bearded man with a pipe?

1. Latawiec
2. Bies
3. Krasnoludek
4. Rusalka

Answer: C. Krasnoludek

54. What is the name of the Polish mountain range that forms a natural border between Poland and the Czech Republic?

1. Tatra Mountains
2. Sudetes
3. Beskids
4. Bieszczady

Answer: B. Sudetes

55. Which Polish scientist, who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2018, is known for discoveries in the field of immunotherapy for cancer treatment?

1. Andrzej Schally
2. Maria Skłodowska Curie
3. Józef Rotblat
4. James P. Allison

Answer: D. James P. Allison

56. What is the name of the famous Polish historical monument and castle located on a limestone hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area?

1. Malbork Castle
2. Ogrodzieniec Castle
3. Wawel Castle
4. Książ Castle

Answer: B. Ogrodzieniec Castle

1. Which Polish king is known for the establishment of the Constitution of May 3, 1791, one of the earliest modern constitutions in Europe?
2.  
3. Stanisław August Poniatowski
4. Sigismund III Vasa
5. Casimir III the Great
6. John III Sobieski

Answer: A. Stanisław August Poniatowski

58. What is the name of the traditional Polish Christmas Eve dish, a beetroot soup with dumplings, often served with a dollop of sour cream?

1. Barszcz
2. Zurek
3. Rosół
4. Kapuśniak

Answer: A. Barszcz

59. Which Polish city, known for its medieval Old Town and Gothic architecture, was a European Capital of Culture in 2016?

1. Lublin
2. Gdansk
3. Wroclaw
4. Krakow

Answer: C. Wroclaw

60. What is the name of the traditional Polish cheese, often smoked and used in various dishes and snacks?

A. Twaróg

 B. Oscypek

C. Bryndza

 D. Gołka

Answer: B. Oscypek

61. Which Polish-born physicist, along with Albert Einstein and Marie Curie, received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for their contributions to the field of quantum physics?

1. Max Planck
2. Władysław Reymont
3. Józef Rotblat
4. Włodzimierz Pochwalski

Answer: A. Max Planck

62. What is the name of the large sand dune located in the Slowinski National Park, known for its shifting sands and unique natural environment?
63. Łeba Dune
64. Hel Dune
65. Słowiński Dune
66. Gdańsk Dune

Answer: A. Łeba Dune

63. Which Polish river is a tributary of the Vistula and flows through the city of Torun?

1. Narew
2. Warta
3. Drwęca
4. Brda

Answer: C. Drwęca

64. What is the name of the traditional Polish cake, often prepared during Easter, made from layers of sponge cake and fruit jelly, covered with chocolate?

1. Sernik
2. Makowiec
3. Pączki
4. Mazurek

Answer: D. Mazurek

65. Which Polish-born mathematician and logician is known for his contributions to mathematical logic, particularly the development of model theory?

1. Alfred Tarski
2. Stefan Banach
3. Andrzej Schinzel
4. Jerzy Neyman

Answer: A. Alfred Tarski

66. In Polish history, what is the name of the period marked by the division of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth among neighboring powers in the late 18th century?
67. Partitions of Poland
68. Polish-Soviet War
69. Golden Age of Poland
70. Polish-Lithuanian Union

Answer: A. Partitions of Poland

67. What is the name of the traditional Polish dumplings, usually filled with minced meat, mushrooms, or sauerkraut, and often served with sour cream?

1. Krokiety
2. Pierogi
3. Knedle
4. Pyzy

Answer: B. Pierogi

68. Which Polish river is the longest one flowing entirely within the country and is known for its meandering course through picturesque landscapes?

1. Oder (Odra)
2. Vistula (Wisła)
3. Bug
4. Narew

Answer: B. Vistula (Wisła)

69. What is the name of the historical region in Poland that includes the city of Gdansk and is known for its maritime and trading history?

1. Pomerania
2. Greater Poland
3. Lesser Poland
4. Masovia

Answer: A. Pomerania

70. Which Polish scientist and mathematician is known for the development of modern functional analysis and the Banach space concept?

 A. Władysław Tatarkiewicz

B. Andrzej Schinzel

 C. Stefan Banach

 D. Alfred Tarski

Answer: C. Stefan Banach

71. What is the name of the famous fortified church located in Malbork, Poland, known as the largest castle in the world by land area?

1. Wawel Castle
2. Malbork Castle
3. Książ Castle
4. Ogrodzieniec Castle

Answer: B. Malbork Castle

72. Which Polish astronomer, known for his heliocentric model of the solar system, spent most of his life in the city of Frombork?

1. Johannes Kepler
2. Tycho Brahe
3. Nicolaus Copernicus
4. Galileo Galilei

Answer: C. Nicolaus Copernicus

73. In Polish cuisine, what is the name of the traditional Easter cake, often decorated with icing, candied fruits, and nuts?

1. Babka
2. Pączki
3. Makowiec
4. Mazurek

Answer: A. Babka

74. What is the name of the ancient city in southeastern Poland, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and Jewish heritage?

1. Lublin
2. Zamosc
3. Rzeszow
4. Tarnow

Answer: B. Zamosc

75. Which Polish river, a tributary of the Oder, flows through the city of Wroclaw and is known for its picturesque islands and bridges?

1. Vistula (Wisła)
2. Warta
3. Oder (Odra)
4. Nysa Kłodzka

Answer: C. Oder (Odra)

76. What is the name of the historic salt mine located near the town of Bochnia, Poland, known for its underground chambers and tunnels?

1. Wieliczka Salt Mine
2. Bochnia Salt Mine
3. Kłodawa Salt Mine
4. Solno Salt Mine

Answer: B. Bochnia Salt Mine

77. Which Polish river flows through the city of Poznan and is a tributary of the Warta River?

1. Oder (Odra)
2. Vistula (Wisła)
3. Warta
4. Notec

Answer: D. Notec

78. What is the name of the traditional Polish vodka, often flavored with herbs, fruits, or spices, and served as a digestif?

1. Zubrówka
2. Żubr
3. Soplica
4. Chopin

Answer: A. Zubrówka

79. Which Polish-born film director, known for his works such as “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Chinatown,” received an Academy Award for Best Director?

1. Roman Polanski
2. Andrzej Wajda
3. Krzysztof Kieślowski
4. Agnieszka Holland

Answer: A. Roman Polanski

80. What is the name of the traditional Polish soup made with beets, served hot or cold, and often garnished with sour cream and dill?

 A. Barszcz

 B. Rosół

 C. Zurek

 D. Kapuśniak

Answer: A. Barszcz

81. Which Polish city is known for hosting the annual International Festival of Street Theatre, attracting performers and visitors from around the world?

1. Lublin
2. Gdansk
3. Krakow
4. Wroclaw

Answer: A. Lublin

82. In Polish history, what is the name of the movement and trade union that played a significant role in challenging the communist regime, leading to its eventual collapse?

1. Solidarity
2. KOR (Committee for Workers’ Defense)
3. Gdansk Agreement
4. Warsaw Pact

Answer: A. Solidarity

83. What is the name of the historical city in western Poland, known for its Old Town Square, Town Hall, and the Gothic-style Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul?

1. Gdansk
2. Poznan
3. Szczecin
4. Wroclaw

Answer: B. Poznan

84. Which Polish river flows through the city of Krakow and is a tributary of the Vistula?

1. Dunajec
2. Warta
3. Narew
4. Wisłok

Answer: A. Dunajec

85. What is the name of the traditional Polish dish made from finely chopped cabbage, often fermented, and served as a side dish or salad?

1. Kapuśniak
2. Barszcz
3. Kiszka
4. Surówka

Answer: D. Surówka

86. Which Polish composer, known for his film scores, including works for directors like Roman Polanski, received an Academy Award for Best Original Score for “The Pianist”?

1. Wojciech Kilar
2. Krzysztof Penderecki
3. Andrzej Panufnik
4. Henryk Górecki

Answer: A. Wojciech Kilar

87. What is the name of the traditional Polish sausage, often made with pork and beef, and flavored with garlic, pepper, and marjoram?

1. Kabanosy
2. Kiełbasa
3. Kaszanka
4. Gołka

Answer: B. Kiełbasa

88. Which Polish city is known for its picturesque Market Square, medieval Old Town, and the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)?

1. Warsaw
2. Wroclaw
3. Gdansk
4. Krakow

Answer: D. Krakow

89. What is the name of the traditional Polish dish made from cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice and meat, often served with tomato sauce?

1. Gołąbki
2. Placki ziemniaczane
3. Kopytka
4. Pyzy

Answer: A. Gołąbki

90. Which Polish scientist and diplomat, a co-founder of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995?

A. Andrzej Schally

 B. Lech Walesa

C. Józef Rotblat

 D. Jerzy Charpak

Answer: C. Józef Rotblat

91. Which Polish city is famous for its medieval castle, Dragon’s Den, and the legendary Wawel Dragon, a popular figure in Polish folklore?

1. Gdansk
2. Krakow
3. Warsaw
4. Poznan

Answer: B. Krakow

92. What is the name of the traditional Polish dish made from thinly sliced raw meat or fish, often served as an appetizer?

1. Pierogi
2. Golonka
3. Carpaccio
4. Kielbasa

Answer: C. Carpaccio

93. In Polish history, what is the name of the battle in 1920 where Polish forces successfully defended against the Soviet invasion, preventing the spread of communism to Western Europe?

1. Battle of Warsaw
2. Battle of Gdansk
3. Battle of Krakow
4. Battle of Lublin

Answer: A. Battle of Warsaw

94. What is the name of the picturesque mountain range in southeastern Poland, known for its limestone formations and hiking trails?

1. Bieszczady
2. Beskids
3. Sudetes
4. Tatra Mountains

Answer: D. Tatra Mountains

95. Which Polish city is often referred to as the “City of Copernicus” due to its association with the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus?

1. Torun
2. Warsaw
3. Lublin
4. Szczecin

Answer: A. Torun

96. What is the name of the river that forms part of Poland’s western border with Germany and is a tributary of the Oder?

1. Warta
2. Bug
3. Nysa Kłodzka
4. Oder (Odra)

Answer: D. Oder (Odra)

97. Which Polish city is known for its beautiful Old Town, Renaissance-style Cloth Hall, and the St. Mary’s Basilica with its famous wooden altarpiece?

1. Wroclaw
2. Krakow
3. Gdansk
4. Poznan

Answer: B. Krakow

98. What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Bydgoszcz and is a tributary of the Vistula?

1. Warta
2. Drwęca
3. Brda
4. Notec

Answer: C. Brda

99. Which Polish-born mathematician is known for the Banach–Mazur game and significant contributions to functional analysis and set theory?

1. Alfred Tarski
2. Stefan Banach
3. Andrzej Schinzel
4. Władysław Orlicz

Answer: B. Stefan Banach

100. What is the name of the large lake in northern Poland, known for its sailing and water sports activities, and hosting the Kashubian sailing regatta?

A. Lake Mamry

 B. Lake Łebsko

 C. Lake Śniardwy

 D. Lake Jeziorak

Answer: D. Lake Jeziorak

 

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