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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Correct Answer: B [Basalt]
Notes:
Basalt is the type of rock found in Oceanic crust.
Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks are found in continental crust.
Granite is an example of igneous rocks.
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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Correct Answer: B [Italy and France]
Notes:
Mont blanc is located between Italy and France. Alps is mountain range in Europe.
3. Which among the following is not a Landlocked Country?
[A] Austria
[B] Hungary
[C] Paraguay
[D] Mozambique
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Correct Answer: D [Mozambique]
Notes:
A landlocked country is one that is entirely surrounded by other countries and lacks direct access to the sea or ocean. Austria, Hungary, and Paraguay are all examples of landlocked countries because they do not have a coastline or access to a major body of water.
Mozambique, on the other hand, is a country located on the southeastern coast of Africa and has a coastline along the Indian Ocean. Therefore, it is not landlocked and does have access to the sea.
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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Correct Answer: B [Afghanistan]
Notes:
The Registan Desert or Sistan Desert is located between Helmand and Kandahar provinces in southeastern Afghanistan. It is a sandy desert consisting of small, red sand hills, sand-covered plains, and open rocky and clay-covered areas.
5. Which Heat Zone is being described based on the following characteristics:
- The Sun is never directly overhead.
- Climate is mild, typically ranging from warm to cool.
- 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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Correct Answer: D [Temperate Zone]
Notes:
The Temperate Zone is recognized by four well-defined seasons, a mild climate with temperature variations, and the Sun never being directly overhead. Unlike the Torrid Zone, which is hot, and the Frigid Zone, which is very cold with little seasonal variation, the Temperate Zone offers moderate weather patterns, making option 4 the correct answer.
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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Correct Answer: A [180°W of GMT]
Notes:
A traveler going eastwards gains time from Greenwich until he reaches the meridian 180°E, when he will be 12 hours ahead of G.M.T.
Similarly, in going westwards, he loses 12 hours when he reaches 180°W. There is thus a total difference of 24 hours or a whole day between the two sides of the 180° meridian.
This is the International Date Line where the date changes by exactly one day when it is crossed. A traveler crossing the date line from east to west loses a day and while crossing the dateline from west to east he gains a day.
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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Correct Answer: D [Greenland]
Notes:
Greenland is geographically a part of the North America as it lies on the North American tectonic plate, however, culturally and politically, it is associated with Europe as it is located in the territory of the Kingdom of Denmark.
8. Salt River Canyon is located in which Country?
[A] United States
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
The Salt River Canyon is located in the United States. It is a 32,101 acres wilderness area, located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, along the Salt River in the US.
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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Correct Answer: D [150 million km]
Notes:
Astronomical Unit is the unit of length. It is the mean distance between the Sun and the Earth. One AU is equal to 150 million km.
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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Correct Answer: C [Large mass stars]
Notes:
Only large mass stars form Supernova. Supernova is a gigantic explosion in which a massive star collapses. It occurs when a massive star uses up its fuel source.
