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. Which among the following countries has the longest coastline in the world?
[A] Canada
[B] Sweden
[C] Indonesia
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
Canada has the longest coastline in the world. It has a coastline of approximately 202,080 kilometres.
22. Which among the following coastal cities and their location is not correctly matched?
[A] Na Pali Coast – Hawaii
[B] Cinque Terre – Italy
[C] Lofoten Island – Sweden
[D] Great Ocean road – Australia
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Correct Answer: C [Lofoten Island – Sweden ]
Notes:
The Lofoten Islands is regarded as the world’s most beautiful Archipelagos. It is located where the Northern Norway meets the Arctic Circle.
23. Which pass connects Mumbai to Nashik?
[A] Shencotta Gap
[B] Pal Ghat
[C] Bhor Ghat
[D] Thal Ghat
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Correct Answer: D [Thal Ghat ]
Notes:
The Thal Ghat also called as Thul Ghat or Kasara Ghat connects Mumbai to Nashik. It is one of the four major routes, rail and road routes, leading into Mumbai.
24. Which among the following deserts is/are correctly matched?
- Sonoran Desert – United States and Mexico
- Patagonian Desert – Argentina and Chile
- Gobi Desert – Russia and China
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Gobi Desert is a large desert is East Asia. It covers parts of Northern and Northeastern China and of Southern Mongolia. It has an area of 1,295,000 square kilometres. It is a cold Desert.
25. The “Kouilou-Niari River” is located in which nation?
[A] Peru
[B] Chad
[C] Republic of Congo
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Kouilou-Niari River, also known as Kwila, is located in the Republic of Congo. Its entire drainage area is located completely in the Republic of Congo. The upper reaches of the river till Sounda gorges is called Kouliou River and lower reaches from Sound gorges is called Nairi river. It drains its water into the Atlantic Ocean. The river originates from Bateke Plateau.
26. What type of climate is present in most of the Peninsular plateau barring the coromandel coast?
[A] Tropical Savannah
[B] Semi-arid Steppe type
[C] Hot desert type
[D] Monsoon Type with dry winters
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Correct Answer: A [Tropical Savannah ]
Notes:
According to Koeppen’s climate classification system, most parts of the peninsular plateau barring Coromandel and Malabar coastal strips is characterized by Aw (Tropical Savannah) type of climate.
27. What is the extended margin of the continents called?
[A] Continental Shelf
[B] Continental Slope
[C] Submarine Trenches
[D] Mid-oceanic Ridges
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Correct Answer: A [Continental Shelf]
Notes:
Continental Shelf is the extended margin of each continent occupied by relatively shallow seas and gulfs. It is the shallowest part of the ocean showing an average gradient of 1° or even less.
28. Which type of deposits are primarily located on the continental shelves and slopes?
[A] Only Pelagic deposits
[B] Only Terrigenous deposits
[C] Both Pelagic and Terrigenous deposits
[D] Neither Pelagic nor Terrigenous deposits
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Correct Answer: B [Only Terrigenous deposits]
Notes:
Continental shells and slopes are majorly covered with terrigenous deposits while the deep sea floor is dominated by pelagic deposits. Terrigenous deposits, made up of coarser materials, are sourced from continents via weathering and erosion, subsequently being transported to the oceans by varying methods. Conversely, pelagic deposits — consisting mainly of fine-grained sediments — amass more in deep-sea regions due to the distance from land.
29. In which nation “Isla de la Juventud” is located?
[A] Portugal
[B] Mexico
[C] Cuba
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: C [Cuba ]
Notes:
Isla de la Juventud, also known as the Isle of Youth, is the second-largest Cuban Island. It forms part of the Canarreos Archipelago, one of the four main archipelagos of Cuba. It is a place famous for frequent hurricanes. It houses Presidio Modelo prison.
30. Which waterbody forms the coastline of Cyprus?
[A] Black Sea
[B] Mediterranean Sea
[C] Caspian Sea
[D] Red Sea
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Correct Answer: B [Mediterranean Sea]
Notes:
The Mediterranean Sea forms the coastline of Cyprus. Cyprus is an island country located in the eastern Mediterranean. It is the third-largest and the third most populous island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Turkey to the north; Syria and Lebanon to the east; Egypt and Israel to the south and Greece to the north-east.
