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.
11. Which planet is also called as the winter planet?
[A] Mercury
[B] Neptune
[C] Jupiter
[D] Uranus
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Correct Answer: C [Jupiter]
Notes:
Jupiter, the largest planet of the solar system is also known as the winter planet as its average temperature is very low (-148 degree C).
12. To which Eon is the evolution of Napier Orogeny related?
[A] Archean
[B] Hadean
[C] Phanerozoic
[D] Proterozoic
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Correct Answer: A [Archean]
Notes:
The formation of the the Napier mountains in Antarctica began in the Archean Eon.
13. Which among the following is not an example of a dissected plateau?
[A] Alps Mountains
[B] Catskill Mountains
[C] Deccan Plateau
[D] Allegheny Plateau
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Correct Answer: A [Alps Mountains]
Notes:
The Alps mountains is an example of fold mountains.
Dissected Plateaus are severely eroded landforms such that the relief is sharp.
14. What is an isolated steep-sided residual hill composed of either limestone, marble, or dolomite called?
[A] Inselberg
[B] Mogote
[C] Uvala
[D] Horn
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Correct Answer: B [Mogote]
Notes:
Karst landforms are a type of topography formed due to dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, dolomite and gypsum.
A mogote is an isolated steep sided residual hill which is composed of either limestone, dolomite or marble. They have rounded tower like form. A group of mogotes along a ridge are called pepinos.
15. What is a hot spring characterized by intermittent discharge of water ejected turbulently and accompanied by steam called?
[A] Guyot
[B] Dike
[C] Geyser
[D] Hornito
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Correct Answer: C [Geyser]
Notes:
Geyser is a hot spring characterized by intermittent discharge of water ejected turbulently and accompanied by steam. They are generally associated with volcanic areas. They are generally aligned along faults.
16. Which among the following pairs of volcanic landforms is/are correctly matched?
- Dike – A sheet of rock that is formed in a fracture of a pre-existing rock body
- Kīpuka – An isolated, flat-topped underwater volcano mountain
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:
Dike is a sheet of rock that is formed in a fracture of a pre existing rock body. They can be magmatic or sedimentary in origin.
Kipuka is an area of land surrounded by one or more younger lava flows. They appear to be like islands within a sea of lava flows.
Guyot is an isolated flat-topped underwater volcano mountain. They are also known as tablemount. They were first recognised by Harry Hess in 1945.
17. What are small holes or caves on the surface of a rock formed by weathering?
[A] Bornhardt
[B] Tafoni
[C] Nubbin
[D] Inselberg
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Correct Answer: B [Tafoni]
Notes:
Small holes or caves on the surface of a rock formed by weathering is called as Tafoni. They are considered as polygenetic in origin due to its formation by an interaction of complex physical and chemical weathering.
18. Which desert is geographically related to Botswana?
[A] Sahara Desert
[B] Namib Desert
[C] Kalahari Desert
[D] Danakil Desert
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Correct Answer: C [Kalahari Desert]
Notes:
The Kalahari Desert is a large desert that covers much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa. Up to 70% of the territory of Botswana is covered by the Kalahari Desert. It is the second largest desert in Africa after the Sahara Desert.
19. Which statement about the coastal city of Rio de Janeiro is not accurate?
[A] It is referred to as the “Marvelous City”
[B] It holds the status of being Brazil’s second largest city
[C] It is a monument dedicated to the World War I fallen soldiers
[D] Its symbol of recognition is the 98 feet high ‘Christ the Redeemer’
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Correct Answer: C [It is a monument dedicated to the World War I fallen soldiers]
Notes:
Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city in Brazil, is affectionately known as the ‘Marvelous City’, or ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’ in Portuguese. One of its defining symbols is the towering ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue. However, it is not dedicated to the fallen soldiers of World War I. Rather, that distinction goes to the Great Ocean Road, a scenic coastal route in Australia which runs over 243 kilometers and stands as the world’s largest war memorial.
20. Which among the following plateaus is located in Australia?
[A] Katanga
[B] Colorado
[C] Kimberley
[D] Columbia-Snake
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Correct Answer: C [Kimberley]
Notes:
The Kimberley Plateau, formed due to volcanic eruptions, is located in Australia. It is known for the mineral deposits including Kimberlite, which are diamond bearing rocks.
