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. The coastal city Honolulu is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Canada
[B] Italy
[C] Sweden
[D] Hawaii
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Correct Answer: D [Hawaii]
Notes:
The coastal city, Honolulu is notable for its beaches, flora and fauna. It is a city in Hawaii.
23. Which among the following pairs of plains is/are correctly matched?
- Khuzestan Plain – Iraq
- Limagne Plain – China
- Gangetic Plain – India
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3 ]
Notes:
The Khuzestan Plain is the largest plain in Iran. It is one of the richest agricultural areas in the world. It was the center of the ancient Elamite culture of Iran. The Limagne Plain is a large plain in the Auvergne region of France. The Limagne is a very fertile plain and is mainly an area of cereal production. The Gangetic Plains is the large space of level, made by the Ganges River in the northern parts of India. It borders the surrounding areas of Himalayas. It is an important part of the countries of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
24. Popocatepetl, an active strato-volcano is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Ethiopia
[B] Mexico
[C] Japan
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [Mexico]
Notes:
Popocatepetl is an active strato volcano located in Mexico. It is the second highest peak in Mexico. The word Popocatepetl means ‘Smoking Mountain’.
25. Which among the following is not a layer of atmosphere?
[A] Stratosphere
[B] Lithosphere
[C] Thermosphere
[D] Troposphere
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Correct Answer: B [Lithosphere]
Notes:
The lithosphere is not a layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. It consists of the crust and the upper mantle. The atmosphere is the space above the Earth’s surface and includes the air that we breathe. The lithosphere is important because it’s where living things on Earth thrive. It provides forests, grasslands, land for agriculture, and human settlements. It’s also a rich source of minerals. The lithosphere is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere below. The asthenosphere is another part of the upper mantle.
26. The Kyzylkum Desert is located in which among the following countries?
- Kazakhstan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Kyzylkum Desert is the 15th largest desert in the world. The name means Red sand in turkish language. It is divided between the countries:
Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
27. Which among the following pressure belts is also called as Doldrums?
[A] Equatorial Low Pressure Belt
[B] Sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt
[C] Sub-Polar Low Pressure Belt
[D] Polar High Pressure Belt
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Correct Answer: A [Equatorial Low Pressure Belt ]
Notes:
The equatorial low pressure belt lies between 10 degree N and 10 degree S latitudes. This belt is also called the Doldrums because of the extremely calm air movements.
28. Which among the following is not a Planetary wind?
[A] Trade Winds
[B] Monsoons
[C] Easterlies
[D] Westerlies
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Correct Answer: B [Monsoons ]
Notes:Permanent winds are the planetary winds which blow extensively over continents and oceans. Permanent winds or Planetary winds include:
Trade winds
Easterlies
Westerlies
Monsoons are seasonal winds that change their direction in different seasons.
29. Which two nations share the location of “Dinara Mountain Range”?
[A] Belgium and Luxembourg
[B] Switzerland and Austria
[C] Peru and Brazil
[D] Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Correct Answer: D [Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina]
Notes:
Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina share the location of Dinara Mountain Range. It is a part of the Dinaric Alps. The mountain range is composed of limestone and dolomite. This mountain range houses Ujilica Mountain, Troglav Mountain (the highest peak of the range) and Kamesnica Mountain. This mountain range is endemic to the endangered species of the Balkan snow vole.
30. Which among the following pairs of Koeppen’s climate classification is/are correctly matched?
- H – Dry Climate
- B – Climate of Highlands
- E – Climate of very low temperature
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:
The Koeppen climate classification system recognizes five major climatic types and each type is designated by a capital letter- A, B, C, D, E, and H.
A, C, D, E are considered as Humid whereas B is considered as Dry.
H is referred to as the climate of Highland regions.
E is the group of very low temperatures.
