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 is a step-like landform?
[A] Ridges
[B] Terraces
[C] Hoodoos
[D] Benches
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Correct Answer: B [Terraces]
Notes:
Terraces are step like landforms. They are landforms of erosion. Terraces which are narrow are called as benches
22. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Mud volcanoes?
- They produce lavas and are associated with volcanic activity.
- They are created by the eruption of mud, water, slurries 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: B [Only 2 ]
Notes:
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.
23. Which sea is located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula?
[A] East Sea
[B] Sea of Okhotsk
[C] Yellow Sea
[D] Sulu Sea
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Correct Answer: C [Yellow Sea]
Notes:
The Yellow Sea is located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula. It is an extension of the East China Sea, which lies in the Pacific Ocean. This sea got its name from the sand grains that descends into its waters from the Gobi Desert Sandstorms, which makes its waters having a golden yellow colour. It is bordered by China to the west and the coast of North Korea and South Korea to the east. Since 2018, this sea serves as the location of peace zones between North Korea and South Korea.
24. Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
[A] Gobi
[B] Sahara
[C] Atacama
[D] Thar
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Correct Answer: B [Sahara]
Notes:
The Sahara desert is a subtropical desert present in Africa. It is the largest hot desert in the world. It has an area of 94,00,000 square kilometres.
25. 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.
26. Which among the following groups in Koeppen’s climate classification is referred as areas of very low temperature?
[A] A
[B] H
[C] E
[D] B
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Correct Answer: C [E]
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.
27. Which among the following pairs of Koeppen’s climate classification is/are correctly matched?
- S – Steppe climate
- D – Desert climate
- T – Tundra climate
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: B [Only 1 & 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.
The capital letters S and W are employed to designate the two subdivisions of dry climate:
S – Semi arid or Steppe
W – arid or desert
Capital letters T and F are used to designate the two subdivisions of polar climate:
tundra – T
icecap – F
28. In which nation “Jardines del Rey Archipelago” is located?
[A] Mexico
[B] Cuba
[C] Honduras
[D] Costa Rica
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Correct Answer: B [Cuba]
Notes:
Jardines del Rey Archipelago is located in the northern coast of Cuba facing the Atlantic Ocean. It has a developed coral reef system. It houses different cays such as Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Coco, Cayo Romano etc. The El Baga Nature Park is located here, which forms the habitat of Caribbean Flamingos.
29. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Ocean Water movements?
- Movements of ocean water are affected by external forces like the sun, moon and the winds.
- Waves and the ocean currents are vertical movements of ocean waters while the tide is a kind of horizontal movement of the ocean water.
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:
There are different types of movements of ocean water under the influence of different physical characteristics like temperature, salinity, density, etc. Movements of ocean water are also affected by external forces like the sun, moon and the winds.
Waves and the ocean currents are horizontal movements of ocean waters while the tide is a kind of vertical movement of the ocean water.
30. What are tides featuring only one high tide and one low tide each day called?
[A] Spring Tide
[B] Diurnal Tide
[C] Semi-diurnal Tide
[D] Mixed Tide
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Correct Answer: B [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.
Diurnal Tides are tides where only one high tide and one low tide each day.
