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 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.
22. Which among the following lakes is not a part of the Great Lakes of North America?
[A] Lake Huron
[B] Lake Victoria
[C] Lake Michigan
[D] Lake Ontario
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Correct Answer: B [Lake Victoria]
Notes:
The Great Lakes are a series of inter connected fresh water lakes in North America. The Great Lakes include:
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
23. Which pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar?
[A] Bom Di La
[B] Dihang Pass
[C] Jelep La
[D] Khardung La
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Correct Answer: B [Dihang Pass]
Notes:
The Dihang Pass is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Arunachal Pradesh to Myanmar (Mandalaya). It is at an elevation of more than 4000 metres.
24. Which among the following mountain passes connects Manali and Leh?
[A] Bara Lacha La
[B] Jelep La
[C] Thang La
[D] Khardung La
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Correct Answer: A [Bara Lacha La]
Notes:
The Bara Lacha la or the Bara La pass is situated on the National Highway in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It connects Manali and Leh.
25. The Gangetic Plains is a part of which among the following countries?
- India
- Pakistan
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
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.
It is bounded by:
Thar Desert – West
Himalayas – North
Ganges Delta – East
Vindhyas and Satpuras – South
26. The Awarua plains is located in which among the following countries?
[A] England
[B] United States
[C] Russia
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: D [New Zealand]
Notes:
The Awarua Plain is a large wetland to the east of Bluff, New Zealand. It covers an area of 600 sq.km. The Awarua Plain is suitable for radio facilities, due to low distant skylines, high ground conductivity and distance from sources of radio interference.
27. Which is the tallest active volcano in Europe?
[A] Mount Pinatubo
[B] Krakatoa
[C] Mount Vesuvius
[D] Mount Etna
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Correct Answer: D [Mount Etna]
Notes:
Mount Etna, Italy (Sicily) is the tallest active volcano in Europe. Etna is a very active volcano, and has been erupting regularly for thousands of years. It is located in Sicily, a large island off Italy.
28. In which nation “Niari Valley” is located?
[A] Democratic Republic of Congo
[B] Republic of Congo
[C] Sudan
[D] South Sudan
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Correct Answer: B [Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Niari Valley is a fertile region of the Republic of Congo. This region forms an important agricultural and industrial region of the Republic of Congo. Most of the Republic of Congo’s agricultural businesses dealing coffee, cocoa, sugar, maize, tobacco and palm oil are located here in this valley. It houses River Niari and Mount Fouari Reserve.
29. What is the unit to measure the amount of visible sky that is covered by clouds?
[A] Hygrometer
[B] Dobson unit
[C] Oktas
[D] Weather Vane
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Correct Answer: C [Oktas]
Notes:
An Okta is a unit of measurement used to describe the amount of cloud cover at any given location such as a weather station.
Clear sky is measured as 0 oktas.
An overcast or grey sky is measured as 8 oktas.
30. Which among the following pairs of fronts is/are correctly matched?
- Warm Front – frontal surface along which the cold air becomes active and aggressive and invades the warm air territory forcibly lifting the warm and light air.
- Occluded Front – formed when two contrasting air masses converge in such a way that they become parallel to each other and there is no ascent of air.
- Stationary Front – formed when cold front overtakes warm front and warm air is completely displaced from the ground surface.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
Warm front is that sloping frontal surface along which warm and light air becomes active and aggressive and rises slowly over cold and dense air.
Occluded front is the front which is formed when cold front overtakes warm front and warm air is completely displaced from the ground surface.
Stationary front is formed when two contrasting air masses converge in such a way that they become parallel to each other and there is no ascent of air.
