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. Who gave the Theory of Expanding Universe?
[A] Newton
[B] Edwin Hubble
[C] Alexander Von Humboldt
[D] Keppler
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Correct Answer: B [Edwin Hubble]
Notes:
The Expanding Universe Theory is based on the observation of Edwin Hubble. According to Hubble, the Universe which exists today, is still expanding though at a slower speed.
12. Who suggested that the Emerging moon was the cause for the continental drift?
[A] Arthur Holmes
[B] Laplace
[C] Immanuel Kant
[D] Otto Ampherer
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Correct Answer: D [Otto Ampherer]
Notes:
The geologist Otto Ampherer suggested that the emerging moon was the cause for the continental drift. Accordingly, the Pacific Ocean represented that scar.
13. In which Epoch did the Homo sapiens evolve?
[A] Eocene
[B] Oligocene
[C] Miocene
[D] Pleistocene
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Correct Answer: D [Pleistocene ]
Notes:
The Homo sapiens evolved in the chibanian age of the Pleistocene epoch
14. Which among the following is not a part of the Mesozoic Era?
[A] Jurassic
[B] Triassic
[C] Cretaceous
[D] Carboniferous
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Correct Answer: D [Carboniferous]
Notes:
The Mesozoic era lasted from 250 million years ago to 65 million years ago. It is divided into three periods – Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous.
15. What type of a landform are sand-dunes?
[A] Erosional landform by river
[B] Depositional landform by wind
[C] Erosional landform by wind
[D] Depositional landform by river
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Correct Answer: B [Depositional landform by wind]
Notes:
Sand-dunes are depositional landforms of the wind. Sand-dune commonly occur in desert areas.
16. Which of the following landforms is locally known as Dwalas?
[A] Inselberg
[B] Arete
[C] Badlands
[D] Bornhardts
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Correct Answer: D [Bornhardts]
Notes:
Bornhardt is a steep sided dome shaped rock. They are mostly present in arid areas. They are locally known as dwalas
17. Which erosional landform is also called as Castle Koppie?
[A] Canyons
[B] Inselberg
[C] Tor
[D] Gulch
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Correct Answer: C [Tor]
Notes:
Tors are erosional landforms also referred to as Castle Koppie by geomorphologists. Tor is a free standing rock outcrop rising abruptly from the surrounding gentle slope.
18. Which among the following is the world’s tallest above-water waterfall?
[A] Angel Falls
[B] Niagara Falls
[C] Rhine Falls
[D] Tugella Falls
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Correct Answer: A [Angel Falls]
Notes:
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the tallest above water waterfall in the world with 979 meters. Niagara are the widest and the most powerful falls in North America.
19. What is the Arabic term traditionally referred to Valley?
[A] Lahar
[B] Loo
[C] Wadi
[D] Koppie
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Correct Answer: C [Wadi]
Notes:
Wadi is the Arabic word traditionally used to refer to valley. It is sometimes used for a riverbed which contains water only when heavy rains occur.
20. Which caves are formed by the openings among large boulders that have fallen down into a random heap?
[A] Fracture caves
[B] Talus caves
[C] Anchialine caves
[D] Glacier caves
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Correct Answer: B [Talus caves]
Notes:
Karst topography is a result of the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, dolomite and gypsum.
Caves are formed due to weathering of rock deep underground. Cave or cavern is a natural void and is a space large enough so that a human can enter. Talus caves are caves formed by the openings among large boulders which have fallen down into a random heap.
