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.
31. The “Gunnbjorn Fjeld” mountain is located in which territory?
[A] Greenland
[B] Reunion Islands
[C] Svalbard
[D] Alaska
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Correct Answer: A [Greenland]
Notes:
The Gunnbjorn Fjeld is a mountain located in Greenland, the autonomous territory of Denmark. It is Greenland’s highest mountain and the highest mountain north of the Arctic Circle which is 3694 metres above the sea level. It is the world’s ninth-most isolated peaks. The Watkins Range form the Gunnbjor Fjeld mountain’s parent range. It is a nunatak, a rocky peak protruding through glacial ice.
32. What is an important indicator of population composition that represents the number of people of different age groups?
[A] Density of Population
[B] Age Structure
[C] Sex Ratio
[D] Physiological Density
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Correct Answer: B [Age Structure]
Notes:
Age structure of a country is an important indicator of population composition that represents the number of people of different age groups. The age group of 15-59 indicates a large number of working population; the most productive age group.
33. Which among the following is/are the characteristics of Urban Sprawl?
- Traffic is high with increased time needed for commuting.
- The city and its infrastructure may not be adequately planned.
- City administration becomes extremely difficult.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:The concept “Urban Sprawl” means increase in spatial scale or increase in the peripheral area of cities. “Urban Sprawl” has its own drawbacks.
The city and its infrastructure may not be adequately planned.
Traffic is high with increased time needed for commuting.
Essential services are not reachable within time.
City administration becomes extremely difficult.
34. What is the climate of most regions of nomadic herding?
[A] Humid
[B] Arid and Semi-arid
[C] Monsoon
[D] Cold and Dry
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Correct Answer: B [Arid and Semi-arid]
Notes:
Most regions of nomadic herding have an arid or semi-arid climate with a rainfall of less than 50 cm. Due to this trees are not found over large areas and grasses and shrubs are the dominant life form of vegetation. In fact in most of the areas even pastures are scanty. Therefore, a constant movement of flocks in search of pastures is necessary.
35. Which continent is the island country of East Timor (Timor-Leste) located?
[A] Africa
[B] South America
[C] Asia
[D] Europe
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Correct Answer: C [Asia]
Notes:
East Timor(Timor-Leste) is situated in the Southeast Asian region, specifically in the eastern half of the Timor Island. Known officially as the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, it forms part of the Lesser Sunda Islands of the Malay Archipelago. The Timor Sea separates it from Australia in the south. Islands like Atauro and Jaco are part of this country’s territory, with Dili as its capital. It shares its only land border with Indonesia and is culturally rich with Portuguese and Tetum, an Austronesian language, as its two official languages.
36. Which tree is the principle source of Tannin?
[A] Zapote Tree
[B] Quebracho Tree
[C] Cinchona Tree
[D] Quinine Tree
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Correct Answer: B [Quebracho Tree]
Notes:
Tanning materials are perhaps the most important products of gathering activity in the temperate and sub-tropical latitudes. Quebracho tree growing in the Gran Chaco region of South America is a principle source of tannin.
37. The Panama disease and the leaf spot disease are associated to which among the following crops?
[A] Cotton
[B] Jute
[C] Banana
[D] Tobacco
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Correct Answer: C [Banana]
Notes:
Banana plant is an oversized herb belonging to the lily family. It is grown in areas of fertile soils and manures and fertilizers have to be applied in large doses. It is prone to a number of diseases, the most noteworthy being the Panama disease and the leaf spot disease (both transmitted by fungoids).
38. Lake Kulul is located in which country?
[A] South Africa
[B] Sudan
[C] Ethiopia
[D] Eritrea
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Correct Answer: D [Eritrea]
Notes:
Lake Kulul is a lake located in Eritrea which forms part of the Afar Depression of Eritrea. It is located in the Northern Red Sea region.
39. Petit-Saut Dam is located in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Mexico
[C] Venezuela
[D] France
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Correct Answer: D [France]
Notes:
Petit-Saut Dam is a gravity dam on the Sinnamary River, located in French Guiana, an overseas region of France. The primary purpose of the dam is to produce hydroelectric power. The construction of this dam leads to the emergence of several environmental issues such as deforestation, greenhouse gases, and water deoxidation.
40. Which three countries share the location of “Mount Roraima”?
[A] Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil.
[B] Venezuela, Guyana and Colombia.
[C] Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname.
[D] Venezuela, Guyana and Ecuador.
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Correct Answer: A [Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil.]
Notes:
Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil are the three countries that share the location of “Mount Roraima”. Mount Roraima is the highest of the Pakaraima chain of tepuis (table-top mountain) or plateaux in South America. The mountain is located at the tripoint of Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil. Mount Roraima lies on the Guiana Shield in the southeastern corner of Venezuela’s Canaima National Park forming the highest peak of Guyana’s Highland Range.
