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. In which among the following place in India, are coral reefs present?
- Andaman and Nicobar
- Lakshadweep
- Palk Bay
- Gulf of Mannar
- Gulf of Kutch
- Sunderbans
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
[C] Only 1, 2, 4 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:
India has its coastline extending over 7500 kilometres. It is due to the subtropical climatic conditions, there are a very few coral reefs in India. The major coral reefs in India includes the Palk Bay, the Gulf of Mannar, the Gulf of Kutch, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands. Among all these coral reefs, the Lakshadweep reef is an example of atoll while the rest are all fringing reefs.
32. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Ocean Currents?
- The difference in heating and surface temperatures play a key role in movements of ocean water.
- Due to Coriolis force, the movement of ocean currents in the northern hemisphere is in the clockwise and in the southern hemisphere it is in the anti-clockwise direction.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The differential heating of the Sun at the equator and the poles causes a difference in the temperature of ocean water.
Hence, the difference in heating and surface temperatures play a key role in movements of ocean water.
Under the action of Coriolis force, the movement of ocean currents in the northern hemisphere is in the clockwise and in the southern hemisphere it is in the anti-clockwise direction. Hence it can be said that ocean currents obey Ferrel’s law.
33. Which among the following is not an ocean current in the Indian Ocean?
[A] Gulf Stream
[B] Somali current
[C] Agulhas current
[D] Madagascar current
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Correct Answer: A [Gulf Stream]
Notes:
The Gulf Stream current is a warm ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Somali Current (Cold), Madagascar Current (Warm), Agulhas Current (Warm) are ocean currents in the Indian Ocean.
34. Which is the first likely human ancestor to have lived in cold climates?
[A] Homo Heidelbergensis
[B] Homo Erectus
[C] Australopithecus Afarensis
[D] Hominidae
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Correct Answer: A [Homo Heidelbergensis]
Notes:
Homo Heidelbergensis – Discovered in Germany in 1908, this hominid has the distinction of being the first likely human ancestor to have lived in cold climates, spreading throughout Europe and Asia and also living in parts of Africa.
35. Which among the following is the smallest group of human race?
[A] Australoid
[B] Mongoloid
[C] Negroid
[D] Caucasoid
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Correct Answer: A [Australoid]
Notes:
Human race refers to a group of people with certain features in common that distinguish them from other groups of people. There are various systems of classifications of human races. In terms of population, the largest group is of Caucasoid (55%) followed by Mongoloid (33%), Negroid (8%) and Australoid (4%).
36. The “Silkeborg Forests” are located in which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Hungary
[C] Denmark
[D] Austria
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Correct Answer: C [Denmark]
Notes:
The Silkeborg Forests are located in the Jutland Peninsula of Denmark. It is a Baltic mixed type forest comprises of several private and public woodlands. It is the largest forest of Denmark. It is protected under the Natura 2000 network of nature protection areas. This forest houses European brook lamprey, Northern crested newt, Pond bat and the European Otter.
37. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Commercial farming?
- It is largely concentrated in the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere.
- The fish caught in the tropical waters are considered less desirable due to their higher oil content.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Commercial fishing activity is largely concentrated in the oceans of the Northern Hemisphere. The largest producing areas are the coastal margins in the temperate regions which are rich in fish that are most desirable for human consumption. The fish caught in the tropical waters are considered less desirable due to their higher oil content.
38. Which among the following reasons have been the source of a number of forest products since early days?
[A] Tropical Forests
[B] Deciduous Forests
[C] Semi-arid Forests
[D] Coniferous Forests
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Correct Answer: A [Tropical Forests]
Notes:
Tropical forests have been the source of a number of forest products since early days. The large variety of trees per unit area and a high rate of biotic productivity in these forests make them ideal regions for gathering tree products. Tropical forests of Central and South America and western Africa and Asia supply a large number of products.
39. Which among the following statements is the correct definition of the term Carrying capacity of the land?
[A] It is the gross total of the natural vegetation in the land
[B] It is the number of animals a given area of land can support with its natural vegetation minus the respiration rate
[C] It is the number of animals a given area of land can support with its natural vegetation and artificial vegetation
[D] It is the number of animals a given area of land can support with its natural vegetation
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Correct Answer: D [It is the number of animals a given area of land can support with its natural vegetation]
Notes:
The number of animals has to be decided keeping in view the carrying capacity of the land.
The carrying capacity – It refers to the number of animals a given area of land can support with its natural vegetation.
40. Which country accounts for the largest share in the world export of manufactures?
[A] United States
[B] Russia
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
Western Europe, Asia and North America are the leading regions in terms of their share in the exports of manufactured commodities.
At the level of the individual countries, the largest share in the world exports of manufactures are accounted for by US (14.0%), Germany (9.9%), Japan (9.7%), France (5.3%) and UK (5%).
