World Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS and SSC Examinations
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. In context with Science and Technology development of China, what is Tianwen 1?
[A] A satellite
[B] A space exploration mission
[C] A super computer
[D] A weapon
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Correct Answer: B [A space exploration mission]
Notes:
On April 24, 2020, the Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA) named its first Mars Exploration mission as Tianwen 1. The CNSA also announced that henceforth all the planetary missions are to be named as Tianwen series.
2. The grasslands called “Pampas” are found in which among the following regions?
[A] South Africa
[B] South America
[C] Australia
[D] Europe
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Correct Answer: B [South America]
Notes:Tropical Grasslands
East Africa- Savanna
Brazil- Campos
Venezuela- Llanos
Temperate Grasslands
Argentina- Pampas
- America- Prairie
- Africa- Veld
- Asia- Steppe
Australia- Down
3. Which volcano is called the “light pillar of Mediterranean sea”?
[A] Mount Barbaro
[B] Mount Etna
[C] Strombli
[D] Mount Vesuvius
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Correct Answer: C [Strombli]
Notes:
Mt Stromboli is an active volcano located in Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy. It is known as the “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean”.
4. Zebrafish, which has been genetically modified in Glofish to be sold as a pet is native to which among the following countries?
[A] India and Sri Lanka
[B] Australia & New Zealand
[C] India and Pakistan
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: A [India and Sri Lanka]
5. Rhodesia is the old name of ?
[A] Zaire
[B] Zimbabwe
[C] Switzerland
[D] Malawi
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Correct Answer: B [Zimbabwe]
Notes:
Rhodesia was an unrecognised state in southern Africa from 1965 to 1979. It is the modern Zimbabwe in south africa. Rhodesia was the successor state to the British colony of Southern Rhodesia, which had been self-governing since achieving responsible government in 1923.
6. In which of the following River Jordan drains?
[A] Atlantic Ocean
[B] Dead sea
[C] Red sea
[D] Gulf of suez
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Correct Answer: B [Dead sea]
Notes:
The Jordan River, approximately 186 miles (300 km) in length, meanders south into the Dead Sea, which occupies the central area. It covers Jordan, Israel, Syria and Palestine.
7. Flemish are the tribal inhabitants of which of the following countries?
[A] Belgium
[B] Chile
[C] India
[D] Peru
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Correct Answer: A [Belgium]
Notes:
Flemish are the german speaking group native to Belgium. They make up majority in Belgium about 60% and others are French speaking Walloons.
8. The part of Earth’s lithosphere that surfaces in the ocean basins is called ?
[A] Ocean floor
[B] Ocean crust
[C] Continental slope
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Ocean crust]
Notes:
Ocean crust is the thinner layer of the Earth’s lithosphere. It forms. This is the layer of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks which form the continents and the shallow sea beds close to the shores.
9. Leap second is always ____ ?
[A] positive one-second adjustment
[B] negative one-second adjustment
[C] positive or negative one-second adjustment
[D] two second adjustment
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Correct Answer: C [positive or negative one-second adjustment]
Notes:
A leap second is a one-second adjustment that is occasionally applied to Coordinated Universal Time. It is to accommodate the difference between precise time and imprecise observed solar time.
10. State Peace and Development Council is the official name of the governing regime in which of the following countries?
[A] India
[B] Burma
[C] France
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: B [Burma]
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