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. 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.
22. Which nation houses the Sanaga River?
[A] Tanzania
[B] Ethiopia
[C] Kenya
[D] Cameroon
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Correct Answer: D [Cameroon]
Notes:
Sanaga River is the largest river in Cameroon. Its basin covers one-fourth of the country. It originates from the Adamawa Plateau and drains its water to the Atlantic Ocean. Almost 95 per cent of the electricity consumption of Cameroon depends upon the hydroelectricity produced by the major dams on Sanaga River.
23. The Ebro Delta is situated on which among the following seas?
[A] Mediterranean Sea
[B] Red Sea
[C] Black Sea
[D] Caspian Sea
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Correct Answer: A [Mediterranean Sea]
Notes:
The Ebro Delta is on the Ebro river is on the Mediterranean sea. It is one of the largest wetland area on the western Mediterranean sea. It is a Ramsar Wetland site.
24. Which among the following mountain ranges and their peaks is not correctly matched?
[A] Ural Mountains – Mt. Narodnaya
[B] Drakensberg Mountains – Mt. Lesotho
[C] Appalachian Mountains – Mt. Whitney
[D] Alps – Mt. Blanc
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Correct Answer: C [Appalachian Mountains – Mt. Whitney]
Notes:
The Appalachian mountain range is located in North America. It is a fold mountain rich in mineral resources. Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina, US is the highest peak of the Appalachian mountains.
25. Which is the highest mountain in South America?
[A] Mt. Kilimanjaro
[B] Mt. Mckinley
[C] Mt. Aconcagua
[D] Mt. Elbrus
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Correct Answer: C [Mt. Aconcagua]
Notes:
Mt. Aconcagua in the Andes is the highest mountain in South American continent. It is 6960 metres above sea level. It is located in Argentina.
26. What are the cold and dry winds that blow from the Alps over France towards the Mediterranean Sea called?
[A] Chinook
[B] Loo
[C] Mistral
[D] Sirocco
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Correct Answer: C [Mistral ]
Notes:
Mistral is a harmful, cold and dry wind with a high speed blowing from the Alps over France towards the Mediterranean Sea. It brings blizzards into southern France.
27. The “Pool Malebo” is located on the border between which two nations?
[A] Sudan and South Sudan
[B] Iran and Iraq
[C] Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo
[D] Brazil and Colombia
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Correct Answer: C [Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Pool Malebo, also known as Lake Nkunda, is located on the border between Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was formerly known as Stanley Pool. Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo are on the opposite side of the river on the pool. Pool Malebo lies on the lower reaches of the Congo River.
28. Which type of rainfall is usually associated with Hail and Graupel?
[A] Convectional
[B] Orographic
[C] Frontal
[D] Cyclonic
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Correct Answer: A [Convectional ]
Notes:
Convectional rainfall occurs when the air on getting heated becomes light and rises up in convection currents. As the air rises, it expands and drops the temperature and subsequently, condensation takes place and cumulus clouds are formed. Heavy rainfall with lightning and thunder occurs which does not last long. This type of rainfall generally takes place in the equatorial regions and internal parts of the continents, predominantly in the northern hemisphere. This rainfall is usually associated with hail and graupel
29. The Coromandel coast is characterized by what kind of climate?
[A] Tropical Savannah
[B] Monsoon type with dry season in high sun period
[C] Semi arid steppe type
[D] Monsoon type with short dry winter season
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Correct Answer: B [Monsoon type with dry season in high sun period]
Notes:
According to Koeppen’s climate classification system, the Coromandel coast and adjoining areas of Andhra Pradesh are characterized by As (Monsoon type with dry season in high sun period) type of climate.
30. What are tides featuring only one high tide and one low tide each day called?
[A] Spring Tide
[B] Diurnal Tide
[C] Semi-diurnal Tide
[D] Mixed Tide
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Correct Answer: B [Diurnal Tide]
Notes:
Tides are the periodical rise and fall of the sea levels, once or twice a day, caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the sun, the moon and the rotation of the earth.
Diurnal Tides are tides where only one high tide and one low tide each day.
