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.
41. Which country is officially known as the “Hellenic Republic”?
[A] Italy
[B] Greece
[C] Spain
[D] Portugal
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Correct Answer: B [Greece]
Notes:
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country located in Southeast Europe. Athens is it’s largest and capital city. Situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, Greece is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. It shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the northeast. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, the Cretan Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin and the 11th longest coastline in the world at 13,676 km (8,498 mi) in length.
42. Which of the following passes through Kenya?
[A] Tropic of Cancer
[B] Tropic of Capricorn
[C] Equator
[D] NOTA
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Correct Answer: C [Equator]
Notes:
The Republic of Kenya is located in eastern Africa. The equator passes through Kenya and divides it in almost two equal halfs.
43. Which of the following is the longest river of South Korea?
[A] Imjin
[B] Han
[C] Jeum
[D] Amnok
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Correct Answer: B [Han]
Notes:
The longest river of South Korea is Han river. It is about 494 km long and have a basin of 35,770 sq. km.
44. Which lake of Malawi is known by the name of “the calendar lake”?
[A] Malawi
[B] Molambe
[C] Chitua
[D] Chilwa
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Correct Answer: A [Malawi]
Notes:
The largest lake of Republic of Malawi is Malawi lake. It is about 1/5th of the total area of the country. It has a total area of about 29,600 sq. km. This lake is also known as the calendar lake due to its dimensions being 365 miles long and 52 miles wide.
45. Which of the rives of Mali, is the longest river of the country?
[A] Senegal
[B] Niger
[C] Bafing
[D] Bani
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Correct Answer: B [Niger]
Notes:
The longest river of the country is river Niger which is about 4,180 km long out of which about 1,700 km flows through Mali. It is the third-longest river of Africa.
46. In which region of Mali, the Boucle Du Baoule national park is located?
[A] Mopti
[B] Gao
[C] Kayes
[D] Kita
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Correct Answer: C [Kayes]
Notes:
The Boucle Du Baoule national park is located in the western part of Kayes region of Mali. It was designated in the year 1982. It has an area of 25330 sq. km.
47. Why the Earth is having its own atmosphere ?
[A] Winds
[B] Clouds
[C] Gravity
[D] Rotation of the Earth
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Correct Answer: C [Gravity]
Notes:
Due to gravity, our Earth has an atmosphere. Gravity causes the gases to be held close to the earth instead of escaping into outer space. Besides, gravity makes the atmosphere denser closer to the Earth – the upper layers push down against the lower layers.
48. What is an isthmus?
[A] A water body separating two land masses
[B] A narrow strip of land separating two water bodies
[C] Deep penetration of a water body in land
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [A narrow strip of land separating two water bodies]
Notes:
The narrow strip of land that connects two extensive landmasses is called isthmus. An isthmus either connects two continents or joins a peninsula with the mainland. Panama and Suez isthmus are the typical examples of an isthmus.
49. Match the following mountain ranges with their respective continents:
- Himalayas a. South America
- Andes b. North America
- Rocky c. Asia
[A] 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – c
[B] 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b
[C] 1 – c, 2 – b, 3 – a
[D] 1 – a, 2 – c, 3 – b
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Correct Answer: B [1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b]
Notes:
- Himalayas: a mountain range in Asia separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau
- Andes: the longest continental mountain range in the world that forms a continuous highland along the western edge of South America
- Rocky: a major mountain range in western North America that stretches from Western Canada to Southwestern United States.
50. Which is the longest river in Sri Lanka?
[A] Kelani
[B] Maha
[C] Mahaweli
[D] Kalu
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Correct Answer: C [Mahaweli]
Notes:
The Mahaweli River is a 335 km long river, ranking as the longest river in Sri Lanka. It has a drainage basin of 10,448 km2 covering almost one-fifth of the total area of the island.
