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. On which among the following does the erosional capacity of the wind depend on?
[A] Velocity
[B] Amount of dust particles
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The erosional capacity of the wind depends on its velocity and the amount of dust and sand particles present in it.
22. Which among the following act as seasonal lakes in the desert areas?
[A] Loess
[B] Bajadas
[C] Playas
[D] Moraines
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Correct Answer: C [Playas]
Notes:
Playas are low lying areas in the desert which receive the drainage of the surrounding areas. They act as seasonal lakes and become dry after the rainy season.
23. Which among the following landforms is a Fluvial landform ?
[A] Inselberg
[B] Cirque
[C] Ait
[D] Arete
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Correct Answer: C [Ait]
Notes:
Ait is a small island formed due to the deposition of sediments in water. The river islands found on river Thames and its tributaries in England are called as Aits.
24. In which areas are Turlough lakes found?
[A] Limestone
[B] Sandstone
[C] Granite
[D] Carbonate
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Correct Answer: A [Limestone]
Notes:
Karst landforms are a type of topography formed due to dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, dolomite and gypsum.
Turlough or turlach is a type of disappearing lake found in limestone areas. The word tur in Turlough mean ‘dry’. These landforms are found in irish karst areas.
25. What is a deep crack or fracture found in an ice sheet or glacier called?
[A] Col
[B] Arete
[C] Crevasse
[D] Tor
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Correct Answer: C [Crevasse]
Notes:
Crevasse is a deep crack or fracture specifically found in an ice sheet or glacier. They often have vertical or near vertical walls.
26. In which among the following countries is the Csepel island situated?
[A] Hungary
[B] China
[C] Germany
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: A [Hungary ]
Notes:
The Csepel island is the largest island situated on the banks of river Danube in Hungary.
27. Okavango Delta is located in which country?
[A] Botswana
[B] Sudan
[C] Ethiopia
[D] Uganda
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Correct Answer: A [Botswana]
Notes:
Okavango Delta is located in Botswana. It is both UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramsar Wetland. River Okavango forms this delta. It is an endorheic basin of Kalahari. Moremi Game Reserve is located on the eastern side of the delta. Okavango Delta is one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. After the flooding season of this delta, a special type of land will be formed due to the moisture presence called Molapo.
28. Which country’s first national park is “Banff National Park”?
[A] USA
[B] United Kngdom
[C] Canada
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [Canada]
Notes:
Banff National Park is Canada’s first national park. It houses Rocky Mountains peaks and turquoise glacial lakes. It is a part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. It can also be called Canada’s oldest national park, established in 1885. It houses the Valley of Ten Peaks. This national park has a subarctic climate with montane, subalpine and alpine ecoregions.
29. Which nation houses the “Aloba Arch”?
[A] Sudan
[B] Nigeria
[C] Chad
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: C [Chad]
Notes:
Aloba Arch is a natural arch located in Chad. This Arch is a geological feature of Chad’s Ennedi Plateau, located within the Shahra Desert. It is one of the top ten longest arches in the world. It is 8th longest known natural arch. This place has geology similar to the Colorado Plateau of the USA.
30. Which is the highest peak in the mountains Sierra Nevada?
[A] Mt. Elbert
[B] Mt. Blanc
[C] Mt. Mckinley
[D] Mt. Whitney
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Correct Answer: D [Mt. Whitney]
Notes:
The Sierra Nevada mountain ranges is in California, US. Mt.Whitney is the highest peak in Sierra Nevada. It is an important habitat for many Red Indian tribes.
