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. Which among the following factors is involved in the formation of an impact crater lake?
[A] Volcano
[B] Earthquake
[C] Meteor
[D] Plate tectonics
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Correct Answer: C [Meteor]
Notes:
Impact crater lake is a lake inside a depression created by the impact of a meteor. It is also known as an annular lake.
22. What landform is created by running water eroding sharply into the soil?
[A] Hill
[B] Gully
[C] Oasis
[D] Drumlin
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Correct Answer: B [Gully]
Notes:
Gully is a landform created by running water eroding sharply into soil. They resemble ditches or small valleys. Hill slopes are more prone to formation of gullies.
23. What is the underwater mountain system formed by plate tectonic spreading called?
[A] Mid oceanic ridge
[B] Oceanic Trench
[C] Continental slope
[D] Abyssal Plains
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Correct Answer: A [Mid oceanic ridge]
Notes:
The underwater mountain system formed by plate tectonic spreading is called the Mid oceanic ridge. They are formed by plate tectonics due to the process of sea floor spreading. They are formed at divergent plate boundaries. They are the longest mountain ranges of the world.
24. What is a rock formation created by eruption of relatively thick or stiff lava through a narrow vent called?
[A] Malpais
[B] Mamelon
[C] Kipuka
[D] Guyot
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Correct Answer: B [Mamelon]
Notes:
A rock formation created by eruption of relatively thick or stiff lava through a narrow vent is called a Mamelon. As the lava is not fluid, it does not flow away and it congeals around the vent, forming a small mound.
25. The Yangtze Delta drains into which among the following water bodies?
[A] Arabian Sea
[B] Red Sea
[C] East China Sea
[D] Caspian Sea
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Correct Answer: C [East China Sea]
Notes:
The Yangtze Delta or the Yangtze River Delta is a triangle shaped delta in China. It drains into the East China Sea.
26. Which pass connects the Leh and the Siachen Glaciers?
[A] Khardung La
[B] Jelep La
[C] Nathu La
[D] Bom di La
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Correct Answer: A [Khardung La]
Notes:
The Khardung La pass near Leh in Ladakh, has an elevation of 5602 metres. It connects the Leh and the Siachen Glaciers. The world’s highest motorable road passes through this pass.
27. The Stratosphere lies up to how many kilometres from the Earth’s surface?
[A] 180 km
[B] 50 km
[C] 200 km
[D] 20 km
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Correct Answer: B [50 km]
Notes:
The Stratosphere is the layer of the Earth’s atmosphere which lies beyond the troposphere. It extends up to an altitude of 50 kilometres from the earth’s surface. This layer is almost free from clouds and associated weather phenomenon. It therefore makes conditions most ideal for flying aeroplanes.
28. Which instrument is used to measure the wind speed?
[A] Wind vane
[B] Barometer
[C] Hygrometer
[D] Anemometer
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Correct Answer: D [Anemometer]
Notes:
Wind is an air movement having both direction and speed. The direction of the wind is measured by a conventional instrument called weather vane. The wind speed is measure by the instrument called Anemometer.
29. “Lake Albert” of Africa is located on the border between which two nations?
[A] Ethiopia and Somalia
[B] Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo
[C] Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo
[D] Sudan and South Sudan
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Correct Answer: B [Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Lake Albert of Africa is located on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is one of Africa’s Great Lakes. It is formerly known as Lake Mobutu Sese Seko. It is located in Albertine Rift, which is the western branch of East African Rift. The primary inflows of this lake are Victoria Nile and Semliki River.
30. The source region of which among the following air masses are the oceans between 40° and 60° latitudes?
[A] Maritime Polar Air Masses
[B] Continental Polar Air Masses
[C] Maritime Tropical Air Masses
[D] Continental Tropical Air Masses
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Correct Answer: A [Maritime Polar Air Masses]
Notes:
Maritime Polar Air Masses are the masses whose source regions are the oceans between 40° and 60° latitudes. The conditions over these source regions are cool, moist and unstable.
