World & Physical Geography MCQs

World Geography Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Quiz for State and UPSC Civil Services Examinations. Objective Questions on Physical Geography and World Geography for competitive examinations.

1. Which of the following rocks found in Oceanic crust?
[A] Granite
[B] Basalt
[C] Igneous rocks
[D] Metamorphic rocks

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2. Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Alps is located in which among the following countries?
[A] France
[B] Italy and France
[C] France and Spain
[D] France, Italy and Monaco

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3. Which among the following is not a Landlocked Country?
[A] Austria
[B] Hungary
[C] Paraguay
[D] Mozambique

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4. The “Registan Desert” is a part of which among the following countries?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Tajikistan
[D] Turkmenistan

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5. Which Heat Zone is being described based on the following characteristics:

  1. The Sun is never directly overhead.
  2. Climate is mild, typically ranging from warm to cool.
  3. Four distinct annual seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—occur in this region.

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

[A] Torrid Zone
[B] Torrid as well as Frigid Zone
[C] Frigid Zone
[D] Temperate Zone

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6. At a certain place, the Greenwich Mean Time is ahead by 12 hours. The place is located at which of the following locations?
[A] 180°W of GMT
[B] 180°E of GMT
[C] 90°W of GMT
[D] 90°E of GMT

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7. Which island is located geographically in America but politically in Europe?
[A] Alexander Islands
[B] Bathurst Island
[C] Christmas Island
[D] Greenland

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8. Salt River Canyon is located in which Country?
[A] United States
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] France

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9. 1 Astronomical Unit (AU)  is equal to how many kilometres ?
[A] 100 million km
[B] 250 million km
[C] 200 million km
[D] 150 million km

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10. What kind of stars form a Supernova?
[A] Small mass stars
[B] Medium mass stars
[C] Large mass stars
[D] None of the above

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