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.
21. In which among the following oceans is the largest continental shelf located?
[A] Pacific
[B] Atlantic
[C] Southern
[D] Arctic
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Correct Answer: D [Arctic]
Notes:
The Siberian Shelf in the Arctic Ocean – stretches to 1,500 kilometers (930 mi) in width. Continental shelves are usually covered with a layer of sand, silts, and silty muds.
22. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Salinity of ocean water?
- Seawater density varies with temperature, degree of salinity, and depth.
- Deep water has low density.
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: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Seawater density varies with temperature, degree of salinity, and depth.
High temperature produces low density, and high salinity produces high density.
Deep water has high density because of low temperature and because of the pressure of the overlying water.
23. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Density of ocean water?
- Temperature and density of sea water are inversely related.
- Role of temperature in controlling water density is more pronounced in higher latitudes than lower latitudes.
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: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Density refers to the amount of mass per unit volume of substance and it is generally measured in g/cm3.
Temperature and density of sea water are inversely related.
The role of temperature in controlling water density is more pronounced in low latitudes, whereas the importance of temperature in controlling sea water decreases poleward.
24. In which nation the “Bay of Pigs” is located?
[A] South Africa
[B] Uruguay
[C] Chile
[D] Cuba
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Correct Answer: D [Cuba]
Notes:
Bay of Pigs is located on the Gulf of Cazones facing the Caribbean Sea on the southern coast of Cuba. This bay was an important site for the failed “Bay of Pigs Invasion of 1961”. It is an important tourist destination famous for diving. Zapata Peninsula lies to the west of Bay of Pigs.
25. From which country, “Morava River” originates?
[A] Poland
[B] Czech Republic
[C] Austria
[D] Slovakia
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Correct Answer: B [Czech Republic]
Notes:
Morava River is a river in Central Europe originates from the Kralicky Sneznik Mountain in the Pardubice Region of the Czech republic. Then it flows through the border between the Czech Republic and Slovakia and then between Austria and Slovakia to meet the River Danube which drains into the Black Sea. The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria form the Morava River’s basin countries.
26. Which among the following pairs of soil types is/are correctly matched?
- Sandy soils – if the size of soil grain is in the range of 2 to 0.05 mm.
- Loamy soils – if the size of soil grain is in the range of 0.05 to 0.002 mm.
- Clayey soils – are a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1]
Notes:
Sandy soils – if the size of soil grain is in the range of 2 to 0.05 mm.
Silt – if the size of soil grain is in the range of 0.05 to 0.002 mm.
Clayey soils – if the size of soil grain is less than 0.002 mm.
Loamy soils are a mixture of sand, clay, and silt. This is considered to be the best kind of topsoil for growing plants.
27. The “Great Belt” is a strait located in which country?
[A] United States of America
[B] China
[C] Germany
[D] Denmark
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Correct Answer: D [Denmark]
Notes:
The “Great Belt” is a strait located in between the Zealand Island and Funen Island of Denmark. Great Belt, Oresund, Little Belt together constitutes the three Danish Straits which connects the Baltic Sea to the Atlantic Ocean via Kattegat, Skagerrak and the North Sea. The Great Belt Bridge or the Great Belt Fixed Link is constructed across the Great Belt Strait.
28. Which of the following mountain range is also known as the “Dominican Alps”?
[A] Kunlun Mountain Range
[B] Cordillera Central Mountain Range
[C] Apennine Mountain Range
[D] Rwenzori Mountain Range
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Correct Answer: B [Cordillera Central Mountain Range]
Notes:
The Cordillera Central of the Dominican Republic is also known as the Dominican Alps. Cordillera Central mountain range runs through the Hispaniola Islands which forms the highest mountain range in the Dominican Republic and all of the Caribbean region. The Cordillera Central, possess cool temperature and scenic beauty, is connected to Massif du Nord of Haiti and houses Pico Duarte, La Pelona, Jose Armando Bermudez National Park.
29. Which among the following is/are the characteristics of Aquaculture?
- High Productivity
- Rural Development
- Integrated Farming
- Intensive Fish Culture
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Aquaculture is the “farming and husbandary of economically important aquatic animals and plants under controlled conditions”.
Salient Characteristics:
High Productivity
Integrated Farming
Recycling
Rural Development
Intensive Fish Culture
Earning Foreign Exchange
30. Which among the following pairs of types of fishing and the varieties is/are correctly matched?
- Inland Fishery – Sardines, mackerel, hilsa, tuna, Pomfret, mussels, prawns, oysters, etc
- Marine Fishery – Rohu, Catla, Grass Carp, Common Carp, etc.
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: D [Neither 1 & 2]
Notes:
Fishery is divided into:
Inland Fishery – fishing is done in freshwater bodies, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and tanks. Common varieties reared are Rohu, Catla, Grass Carp, Common Carp, etc.
Marine Fishery – done in marine waters- the sea and the ocean. Sardines, mackerel, hilsa, tuna, Pomfret, mussels, prawns, oysters, etc. are some common types.
