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 a fertile area in a desert or semi-desert environment called?
[A] Oasis
[B] Tor
[C] Inselberg
[D] Moraine
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Correct Answer: A [Oasis ]
Notes:
Oasis is a fertile area in a semi desert or a a desert environment. They provide habitats for plants and animals. The word oasis means ‘dwelling place’.
22. Which among the following statement is/are
not correct about the landform Tor?
- It is a depositional landform
- It is a large free standing rock outcrop rising abruptly from the surrounding smooth and gentle slopes of a rounded hill.
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: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Tor is a large free standing rock outcrop rising abruptly from the surrounding smooth and gentle slopes of a rounded hill summit or ridge crest. They are also known as castle koppie.
23. The Vasilievsky Island is situated in which among the following countries?
[A] Germany
[B] Canada
[C] China
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
The Vasilievsky Island is a river island situated in the St.Petersburg city of Russia.
24. Tiwanaku archaeological site is located in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Columbia
[C] Argentina
[D] Bolivia
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Correct Answer: D [Bolivia]
Notes:
Tiwanaku is one of South America’s interesting archaeological site. It is located near the Titicaca Lake in western Bolivia. Pedro Cieza de Leon, the Spanish conqueror, made a written mention about this site in 1549. The structures excavated are such as Akapana, Akapana East, Kalasasaya.
25. Makgadikgadi Pan is located in which country?
[A] India
[B] Australia
[C] Botswana
[D] Mexico
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Correct Answer: C [Botswana]
Notes:
Makgadikgadi Pan is a salt pan located in the middle of savannah region of Botswana. It is one of the largest salt flats in the world. This salt pan is located in Okavango Delta. It is surrounded by Kalahari desert. The main source of water is the Nata River. The only plant life survives in the salt pan is a layer of blue-green algae.
26. Great Bear Lakes and Great Slave Lakes are the two largest lakes of which nation?
[A] Australia
[B] South Africa
[C] Germany
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: D [Canada]
Notes:
Great Bear Lakes and Great Slave Lakes are the two largest lakes of Canada. Great Bear Lake is the largest lake in Canada, which is located inside Canada as a whole. Great Slave Lake is the second-largest lake of Canada, after Great Bear Lake. It is also the deepest lake in North America.
27. The “Yellow River” is located in which nation?
[A] Japan
[B] South Korea
[C] China
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China is geographically related to the Yellow River. The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China. It is the sixth-longest river system in the world. This river is also known as Huang He. The river originates from Bayan Har Mountains and drains its water into the Bohai Sea. The Yellow River basin was the birthplace of ancient Chinese civilization.
28. Which is the highest peak in the Vosges?
[A] Mt. Muztag
[B] Mt. Grand Ballon
[C] Mt. Kennedy
[D] Mt. Trich Mir
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Correct Answer: B [Mt. Grand Ballon]
Notes:
The Vosges mountain range is located in the Eastern France, Europe. Mt. Grand Ballon is the highest peak in the Vosges. The Vosges mountain range is famous for cultivation of grapes and manufacture of wines.
29. Which is the largest desert in the world?
[A] Sahara
[B] Arctic
[C] Antarctic
[D] Gobi
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Correct Answer: C [Antarctic]
Notes:
The Antarctic desert in the continent Antarctica is the largest desert in the world. It is largest cold desert in the world. It has an area of 1,38,29,430 sq.km.
30. What are tides featuring two high tides and two low tides each day called?
[A] Diurnal Tides
[B] Mixed Tide
[C] Neap Tide
[D] Semi-diurnal Tide
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Correct Answer: D [Semi-diurnal Tide]
Notes:
Tides are the periodical rise and fall of the sea levels, once or twice a day, caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the sun, the moon and the rotation of the earth.
Semi-diurnal Tide: They are the most common tidal pattern, featuring two high tides and two low tides each day.
