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 is not a land locked country of Europe?
[A] Hungary
[B] Kosovo
[C] Czech Republic
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: D [ Spain ]
Notes:
Spain is a sovereign state located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. The country’s mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with Gibraltar. Hungary, Kosovo and Czech Republic are land locked countries in Central Europe.
2. Which of the following is studied under Physical geography?
[A] Economic activities
[B] Human Migration
[C] Soils
[D] Settlements
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Correct Answer: C [Soils]
Notes:
Human Geography is the synthetic study of the relationship between human societies and the earth’s surface where as Physical geography deals with nature of physical phenomena such as climatology, soil and vegetation.
Physical geography deals with:
• Land forms
• Rocks
• Minerals
• Soils
• Climate
• Rivers
• Atmosphere etc.
Human Geography deals with
• Population
• Settlements
• Migration
• Transportation
• Social traditions etc.
3. What is the amount of Iron in Earth (percentage in total mass)?
[A] 24.5%
[B] 34.6%
[C] 39.3%
[D] 42.4%
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Correct Answer: B [34.6%]
Notes:
The iron makes up about 34.6% of Earth’s mass and 5.2% of Earth’s crust. The other metals there are aluminium, silicon etc. The abundant metal Iron is truly one of Earth’s essential building blocks.
4. Titan is the largest moon of _________?
[A] Uranus
[B] Jupiter
[C] Saturn
[D] Earth
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Correct Answer: C [Saturn]
Notes:
Titan is the moon of Saturn. It is the largest moon of Saturn and the second largest natural satellite in the solar system.
5. What is the current name of the nation that was previously recognized as Abyssinia?
[A] Ethiopia
[B] Egypt
[C] Lebanon
[D] Surinam
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Correct Answer: A [Ethiopia]
Notes:
Ethiopia was in the past known as Abyssinia. The switch to the name Ethiopia happened around the 4th century during the reign of King Ezana, who adopted the name as part of his conversion efforts to Christianity. Historical records suggest that the term ‘Ethiopia’ was derived from the Greek term ‘Aithiops’, meaning ‘burnt face’ or ‘burnt complexion’ – a clear reference to the physical appearance of the country’s inhabitants.
6. Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles is known to be a founder of which of the following modern nations?
[A] Vatican City
[B] Singapore
[C] Cyprus
[D] New Zea Land
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Correct Answer: B [Singapore]
Notes:
Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles was a British statesman, Lieutenant-Governor of the Dutch East Indies and Lieutenant-Governor of Bencoolen. He is known for his founding of modern Singapore and the Straits Settlements.
7. Which of the following country is known as Pearl of the Caribbean Sea?
[A] Cuba
[B] Anguilla
[C] Bahamas
[D] Jamaica
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Correct Answer: A [Cuba]
Notes:
Cuba is a country comprising the island of Cuba as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. It is located in the northern Caribbean. It is known as pearl of the Caribbean sea.
8. While going towards the centre of the earth, the weight of a body shall ?
[A] Increase
[B] Decrease
[C] Remain Constant
[D] Become infinite
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Correct Answer: B [Decrease]
Notes:
While going towards the centre of the earth, the weight of a body shall decrease. This is because the distance from the centre of the earth reduces.
9. Newcastle Port, the world’s largest coal export port is located in which country?
[A] Canada
[B] Australia
[C] Mexico
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Port of Newcastle is located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is the world’s largest coal export port. The port is a river port with a tidal range of 2m. The main channel has a design depth of 15.2m. The current maximum sized vessel accommodated by the Port is 300m LOA and 50m beam.
The Port of Newcastle has announced that it will be powered 100% by renewable energy as part of its plan to decarbonise by 2040. The port is now powered entirely by green energy.
10. With reference to the metamorphic rocks, which among the following is NOT a correct sequence?
[A] Limestone – Marble
[B] Sandstone – Quartzite
[C] Talc – Soapstone
[D] Graphite – Slate
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Correct Answer: D [ Graphite – Slate]
Notes:
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism.
