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 the deposit of material comprising the active shoreline called?
[A] Tor
[B] Oasis
[C] Berm
[D] Moraine
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Correct Answer: C [Berm]
Notes:
The landform alongside a body of water consisting of loose particles is called a beach.
Berm is a near horizontal portion of the beach that stays dry except during extremely high tides or storms. It may have sand dunes. It is the deposit of material comprising the active shoreline.
22. Which is the world’s largest saline inland sea?
[A] Aral sea
[B] Mediterranean sea
[C] Black sea
[D] Caspian sea
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Correct Answer: D [Caspian sea]
Notes:
Endorheic basins are basins which have a limited drainage and which normally retains water. It does not allow the outflow to other external bodies like rivers or oceans.
Caspian sea is the worlds’s largest inland saline sea.
23. Which among the following statements is correct about Faceted Spur?
[A] It is a depressed block of planetary crust bordered by parallel faults
[B] It is a raised fault block bounded by normal faults
[C] It is a long and narrow depressions of the sea floor
[D] It is a ridge that descends towards a valley floor
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Correct Answer: D [It is a ridge that descends towards a valley floor ]
Notes:
Faceted Spur or truncated spur is a spur which is a ridge that descends towards a valley floor. It ends in an inverted V-face. They are formed by active faulty especially normal faulting producing triangular facets.
24. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Geysers?
- It is a hot spring characterized by intermittent discharge of water ejected turbulently
- They are generally aligned along faults
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: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Geyser is a hot spring characterized by intermittent discharge of water ejected turbulently and accompanied by steam. They are generally associated with volcanic areas. They are generally aligned along faults.
25. “Tongue of the Ocean” (TOTO) is associated with which one of the following nations?
[A] The Bahamas
[B] Cuba
[C] Mexico
[D] Venezuela
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Correct Answer: A [The Bahamas]
Notes:
“Tongue of the Ocean” (TOTO) is the name of a region between the island provinces of Andros and New Providence of the Bahamas. This region separates the two islands. This region has much deeper water. It is a U-shaped flat bottomed trench.
26. Which water body lies to the east of Belize?
[A] Caribbean Sea
[B] Pacific Ocean
[C] Gulf of Fonseca
[D] Gulf of Panama
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Correct Answer: A [Caribbean Sea]
Notes:
Belize lies to the west of the coast of the Caribbean Sea in northern Central America. This coast has the second-longest barrier reef. Gulf of Fonseca is a part of the Pacific Ocean in Central America bordering El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. Gulf of Panama is in the Pacific Ocean near the southern coast of Panama.
27. Which coastal city is known as the Magic City?
[A] Miami
[B] Venice
[C] New Orleans
[D] Perth
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Correct Answer: A [Miami]
Notes:
The coastal city of Miami is located in the state of Florida, US. It is called the Magic City. It is one of the most popular beaches in the world.
28. Which among the following pass passes through the Chumbi Valley?
[A] Nathu La
[B] Shipki La
[C] Jelep La
[D] Khardung La
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Correct Answer: C [Jelep La ]
Notes:
The Jelep La pass (Sikkim – Bhutan border), passes through the Chumbi Valley. It connects Sikkim with Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.
29. Which is the largest plain in Iran?
[A] Aleppo Plateau
[B] Al-Ghab Plain
[C] Khuzestan Plain
[D] Mugan Plain
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Correct Answer: C [Khuzestan Plain ]
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.
30. What is the weight of actual amount of water vapour present in unit volume of air called?
[A] Absolute Humidity
[B] Relative Humidity
[C] Condensation
[D] Specific Humidity
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Correct Answer: A [Absolute Humidity ]
Notes:
Humidity is the amount of water vapour present in air.
Absolute Humidity is the weight of actual amount of water vapour present in unit volume of air.
Relative Humidity is the Ratio of water vapour in air at a particular temp. to total amount of water vapour required to saturate the same air at same temperature. It is expressed in %
Specific Humidity is the Weight of water vapour present in per unit weight of air. It is not affected by change in pressure or temperature.
