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 an example of direct source to study interior of the earth?
[A] Gravitation
[B] Sesimic activity
[C] Magnetic field
[D] Volcanic Eruption
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Correct Answer: D [Volcanic Eruption]
Notes:
Temperature increases when we go deep into the earth. Therefore scientist depends on some sources to study interior of the earth. Based on the nature of source they are divided into two types:
Direct sources- Surface rocks, volcanic eruption forms etc.
Indirect sources- Magnetic field, gravitation, seismic activity, meteors etc.
2. International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre is located in:
[A] Manila
[B] Mexico City
[C] Oslo
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: B [Mexico City]
Notes:
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is located in El Batán, near Texcoco, Mexico. The center was established in 1971 to develop improved varieties and sustainable farming methods for wheat and maize. The mission of CIMMYT is to increase the productivity of maize and wheat systems to ensure global food security and reduce poverty. CIMMYT has various programs in Africa, including training programs to increase the production and yield of maize and wheat plants.
3. Eyjafjallajökull volcano is located in which country?
[A] Ireland
[B] Iceland
[C] Switzerland
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [Iceland]
Notes:
Eyjafjallajökull is one of the smaller ice caps of Iceland. It is north of Skógar and west of Mýrdalsjökull. The ice cap covers the caldera of a volcano with a summit elevation of 1,651 metres.
4. Consider the following:
- Prime Meridian passes through the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
- Prime Meridian has latitude of 180°
- Prime Meridian is otherwise known as International Date Line
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1]
Notes:
The Prime Meridian passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, and is the line of 0 degree longitude from which other longitudes are calculated. It does not have a latitude of 180 degrees nor is it known as the International Date Line – that is the line of 180 degrees longitude. Thus, only the first statement is correct.
5. Identify the planet with the help of given information:
- The planet is also known as “Earth’s Twin”
- It has the longest day in the solar system
- The poles of this planet are not flattened like other planets
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Mars
[B] Venus
[C] Uranus
[D] Saturn
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Correct Answer: B [Venus]
Notes:
Venus is the slowest moving planet in the solar system. Venus has a rotational velocity of just 6.5 km/h compared to Earth’s rational velocity of 1,670 km/h. Due to its slow speed it has not experienced flattening at poles. Mars is also be called “Earth’s Twin” sometimes, but other given features in the question are not for Mars.
6. The Sargasso Sea is the only sea in the world that is not bordered by land. It is located in the _?
[A] Atlantic Ocean
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Arctic Ocean
[D] Pacific Ocean
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Correct Answer: A [Atlantic Ocean]
Notes:
The Sargasso Sea is the only sea in the world with no coastline. It is a region in the gyre in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is well known for brown Sargassum seaweed and calm blue water.
7. A chain of roughly adjacent metropolitan areas is called _?
[A] Megalopolis
[B] Metropolis
[C] Smart City
[D] Mega City
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Correct Answer: A [Megalopolis]
Notes:
A chain of roughly adjacent metropolitan areas is called a megalopolis. The term was first used in the early 20th century to describe a cluster of well-networked cities. Megalopolises can occur for a variety of reasons, such as certain areas attracting more growth than others.
A megalopolis is typically the center of a region’s economic, political, and cultural activity. The term was originally used by Patrick Geddes in his 1915 book, “Cities in Evolution”. In the early 1960s, French geographer Jean Gottman used the term to describe the belt on the east coast of the United States.
8. The Archipelago Sea is the part of which sea?
[A] Arabian Sea
[B] Mediterranean Sea
[C] Baltic Sea
[D] Sea of Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Baltic Sea]
Notes:
The Archipelago Sea is a part of the Baltic Sea and it is the second largest archipelago in the world comprising around 40,000 islands, islets and reefs. It is located between The Gulf of Bothnia, the Gulf of Finland and the Sea of Aland.
9. Which is the largest bay in the world in terms of shoreline?
[A] Bay of Bengal
[B] Bay of Biscay
[C] Hudson Bay
[D] Bothnian Bay
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Correct Answer: C [Hudson Bay]
Notes:
Hudson Bay is the largest bay in the world in terms of the shoreline. It is located in northeastern Canada. It has a surface area of 1,230,000 square km, second largest area after the Bay of Bengal.
10. Which planet is called the twin of Uranus?
[A] Saturn
[B] Jupiter
[C] Neptune
[D] Mars
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Correct Answer: C [Neptune]
Notes:
Neptune is very similar to Uranus in terms of size, mass, composition and rotation. They are therefore referred to as twin planets.
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