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 region between the current leading edge of the glacier and the moraines of latest maximum called?
[A] Esker
[B] Glacier foreland
[C] Fluvial terrace
[D] Arete
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Correct Answer: B [Glacier foreland]
Notes:
The region between the current leading edge of the glacier and the moraines of latest maximum is called as a Glacier foreland. It is also called as glacier forefield.
22. What is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain called?
[A] Valley
[B] Crest
[C] Hill
[D] Trench
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Correct Answer: C [Hill]
Notes:
Hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. They have a distinct summit.
23. Which among the following statements is not correct about Mid Oceanic ridge?
[A] They are underwater mountain system formed by plate tectonics
[B] They are formed at convergent plate boundaries
[C] They are the longest mountain ranges of the world.
[D] They are formed due to the process of sea floor spreading
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Correct Answer: B [They are formed at convergent plate boundaries]
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. Which among the following statements is correct about Fault scarp?
[A] It is a depressed block of planetary crust bordered by parallel faults
[B] It is a raised fault block bounded by normal faults
[C] It is linear lowland created by a tectonic rift or fault
[D] It is an offset on the ground surface where one side of a fault has moved vertically with respect to the other
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Correct Answer: D [It is an offset on the ground surface where one side of a fault has moved vertically with respect to the other]
Notes:
Fault scarp is an offset on the ground surface where one side of a fault has moved vertically with respect to the other. It is a topographic feature associated with tectonic landforms.
25. Which among the following pairs of tectonic landforms is/are
not correctly matched?
- Oceanic trench – Long and narrow depressions of the sea floor
- Mud volcano – Landform created by the eruption of mud or slurries, water and gases
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 & 2]
Notes:
Mud Volcano – Mud volcano or mud dome is a landform created by the eruption of mud, water, slurries and gases. They do not produce lava and are not necessarily driven by magmatic activity.
Oceanic trenches are long and narrow depressions of the sea floor. They are the deepest parts of the ocean floor. They are a type of tectonic landforms.
26. The Madriu Perafita Claror Valley is located in which of the following nations?
[A] Switzerland
[B] Germany
[C] Andorra
[D] Monaco
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Correct Answer: C [Andorra]
Notes:
The Madriu Perafita Claror Valley is Andorra’s largest natural park. It is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. It takes up 9% of the country. It is made up of glaciers, wooded valleys, wide green pastures and rocky mountains.
27. Which one of the following nations is associated with the island state Tasmania?
[A] Papua New Guinea
[B] Indonesia
[C] Australia
[D] Cuba
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
Tasmania is an island state of Australia. It lies to the south of the Australian mainland separated by the Bass Strait. It is the 26th-largest island in the world. It houses several national parks and World Heritage Sites.
28. The famous Danube River is the longest river of which one of the following nations?
[A] Germany
[B] Austria
[C] Italy
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Austria]
Notes:
Danube River is the longest river in Austria. Danube River is Europe’s second-longest river. It discharges its water to the Black Sea. The biggest Danube ports in Austria are Vienna and Linz.
29. The Mississippi river delta is located at the confluence of the Mississippi river and which among the following Gulfs?
[A] Gulf of Aden
[B] Gulf of Hormuz
[C] Gulf of Oman
[D] Gulf of Mexico
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Correct Answer: D [Gulf of Mexico]
Notes:
The Mississippi river delta is located at the confluence of the Mississippi river and the Gulf of Mexico in United States. It is the 7th largest river delta in the world.
30. Which among the following coastal cities is located in Scotland?
[A] Venice
[B] Edinburgh
[C] Perth
[D] New Orleans
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Correct Answer: B [Edinburgh]
Notes:
The coastal city Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It is famous for its Fringe festival. It is also famous for an extinct volcano named Arthur’s Seat.
