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 are the loose, broken rock layers resulting from weathering called?
[A] Pebbles
[B] Ash
[C] Regolith
[D] Sand

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22. What are triangular shaped deposits of water transported material called?
[A] Tors
[B] Alluvial fan
[C] Moraine
[D] Drumlin

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23. Which among the following statements is correct about Guyot?
[A] It is an isolated flat-topped underwater volcano mountain.
[B] It is an linear volcanic vent through which lava erupts
[C] It is a hot spring characterised by intermittent discharge
[D] It is the molten lava contained in a volcanic crater

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24. In which among the following countries is the river island Mosqueiro situated?
[A] Brazil
[B] Germany
[C] Sweden
[D] India

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25. The “Yungas Road”, nicknamed as the Road of Death, is located in which country?
[A] Paraguay
[B] Brazil
[C] Columbia
[D] Bolivia

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26. Which desert is geographically related to Botswana?
[A] Sahara Desert
[B] Namib Desert
[C] Kalahari Desert
[D] Danakil Desert

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27. In which nation “Mount Nyamuragira”, active shield volcano, is located?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Ethiopia
[C] Democratic Republic of Congo
[D] Argentina

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28. In which nation “Mount Velebit” is located?
[A] Colombia
[B] Canada
[C] Croatia
[D] Chile

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29. What is form of precipitation where rainwater passing through colder layers, have several concentric layers of ice, one over the another?

 

[A] Sleet
[B] Mist
[C] Snowfall
[D] Hail

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30. Which among the following statements is not correct about Stratus clouds?
[A] These clouds are stratified or layered clouds cover big portions of the sky
[B] The presence of stratus clouds means chilly, overcast day
[C] They are usually formed due to the mixing of air masses with various temperatures or due to loss of heat
[D] The colour of these clouds is usually black or grey

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