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 study of landforms called?
[A] Sedimentology
[B] Geology
[C] Geomorphology
[D] Seismology
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Correct Answer: C [Geomorphology]
Notes:
Landforms are a result of the interaction of the physical processes and crustal movements of the earth’s surface. The study of landforms is called as Geomorphology.
22. What are the processes involved in the formation of Badlands?
[A] Erosion
[B] Deposition
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Badlands are formed due to the process of erosion and deposition. Badlands are characterised by minimal vegetation, steep slopes and high drainage density.
23. What are landforms created by extraterrestrial events called?
[A] Karst Landforms
[B] Fluvial Landforms
[C] Lacustrine Landforms
[D] Impact Landforms
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Correct Answer: D [Impact Landforms]
Notes:
Impact landforms are landforms created by extraterrestrial impacts. The collision of two astronomical objects leading to a severe effects create impact landforms.
24. Which among the following statements is correct about Stratovolcano?
[A] It is a low profile volcano usually formed almost entirely of fluid lava flows
[B] It is a tall, conical volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava and other ejecta
[C] It is a landform of more than one related volcanic centre
[D] It is the underwater vents or fissures in the Earth’s surface from which magma can erupt
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Correct Answer: B [It is a tall, conical volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava and other ejecta]
Notes:
Stratovolcano is a tall, conical volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava and other ejecta. It is also known as composite volcano.
25. Which sea lies to the north of Algeria?
[A] Black Sea
[B] Adriatic Sea
[C] Mediterranean Sea
[D] Aegean Sea
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Correct Answer: C [Mediterranean Sea]
Notes:
The Mediterranean Sea lies to the north of Algeria. Northern Algeria has a mild climate because of the presence of the sea. The capital city Algiers is located on the Mediterranean Sea.
26. Which nations, along with Chad, form the basin countries for the “Lake Chad”?
[A] Cameroon, Nigeria, Niger
[B] Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia
[C] Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana
[D] Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
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Correct Answer: A [Cameroon, Nigeria, Niger]
Notes:
Lake Chad’s basin countries include Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger. It is an endorheic lake in Africa. It is the largest lake in Chad Basin. It lies on the central part of the Sahel Region. This lake is Africa’s second-largest wetland.
27. Which coastal city is known as the ‘City of Sails’?
[A] Rio de Janeiro
[B] Miami
[C] New Orleans
[D] Auckland
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Correct Answer: D [Auckland]
Notes:
The coastal city Auckland is a city in New Zealand. Commonly referred as “The City of Sails” because of its numerous yacht marinas and sailboats anchoring offshore. It has thousands of city beaches.
28. Which nation does not share a maritime border with Comoros?
[A] Madagascar
[B] Angola
[C] Tanzania
[D] Mozambique
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Correct Answer: B [Angola]
Notes:
Angola does not share a maritime border with Comoros. Comoros is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa, at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel. It is the fourth-smallest African nation by area. Comoros shares maritime borders with Madagascar and the French region of Mayotte to the southeast; Tanzania to the northwest; Mozambique to the west and Seychelles to the northeast.
29. Which among the following forms on solid surfaces when condensation takes place below freezing point?
[A] Dew
[B] Smog
[C] Fog
[D] Frost
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Correct Answer: D [Frost]
Notes:
Frost forms on solid surfaces when condensation takes place below freezing point. It forms when dew point is at or below the freezing point.
30. The classification of air masses is based on which among the following factors?
- Revolution of the Earth
- Humidity
- Temperature
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Air masses are classified on the basis of temperature and Humidity characteristics of their source region. Revolution of the Earth is not the factor on which the air masses are classified.
