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 large dome-shaped, steep-sided, bald rock called?
[A] Etchplain
[B] Karst
[C] Tor
[D] Bornhardt
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Correct Answer: D [Bornhardt]
Notes:
Bornhardt is a large dome-shaped, steep-sided, bald rock. It is also called as a Sugar-loaf. They show extensive sheet jointing.
22. Which countries are served by the “Volta River”?
[A] Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia
[B] Sudan, Egypt, Libya
[C] Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory Coast
[D] Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
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Correct Answer: C [Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory Coast]
Notes:
Volta River flows through Burkina Faso, Ghana and Ivory Coast. Its source is Bobo-Dioulasso highlands of Burkina Faso. The upper part of Volta River-Black Volta, Red Volta, White Volta-flows through Burkina Faso. Then it flows to Ghana and later it empties into Gulf of Guinea, Atlantic Ocean. For hydroelectricity generation purposes, this river has been dammed at Akosombo, Ghana.
23. Which nation is geologically associated with the “Bangui Magnetic Anomaly”?
[A] Central African Republic
[B] Mozambique
[C] Australia
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: A [Central African Republic]
Notes:
Bangui Magnetic Anomaly is the Earth’s magnetic field located at Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic. This anomaly is elliptical. It is surrounded by Walvis Ridge, Cameroon-St. Helena Volcanic Line and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It is one of the largest and most intense crustal magnetic anomalies on the African continent.
24. Which among the following is the highest peak in the Rockies?
[A] Mt.Mitchell
[B] Mt.Blanc
[C] Mt.Elbert
[D] Mt.Mckinley
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Correct Answer: C [Mt.Elbert ]
Notes:
Mt.Elbert is the highest peak in the Rockies. The Rocky Mountains are located in North America. They are the longest fold mountains in the world. They extend from Canada to Western US.
25. The Carrizo Plains is located in which among the following countries?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Italy
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: D [United States]
Notes:
The Carrizo plains “the place of rabbits” is located in California, United States. It is a plain in North America. The San Andreas Fault runs along the northeast side of the plain.
26. Which is the largest desert in Asia?
[A] Sahara
[B] Arabian
[C] Thar
[D] Kalahari
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Correct Answer: B [Arabian]
Notes:
The Arabian desert is a vast desert in western Asia. It occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula. It is the fifth largest desert in the world, and the largest in Asia. It occupies an area of 2,330,000 square kilometers.
27. The Thar desert is situated in which among the following countries?
- India
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Thar Desert is also known as The Great Indian Desert. It is a large arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200,000 square kilometres. It forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world’s 17th largest desert.
28. Which two nations constitute the “Darien Gap”?
[A] Colombia and Venezuela
[B] Brazil and Venezuela
[C] Colombia and Panama
[D] Costa Rica and Panama
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Correct Answer: C [Colombia and Panama]
Notes:
Colombia and Panama constitute the Darien Gap. It is a break across North and South American continents within central America. The Colombian side of Darien Gap forms the delta of the Atrato River. This gap forms several watersheds, forest and mountains.
29. The “Ubangi River” is the largest right-bank tributary of which river?
[A] Nile River
[B] Orange River
[C] Congo River
[D] Zambezi River
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Correct Answer: C [Congo River]
Notes:
Ubangi River is the largest right-bank tributary of the Congo River, located in the Central African region. Ubangi River starts at the confluence of the Mbomou and Uele Rivers after which it flows through the border between the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo. After passing through the Bangui city, it flows through the international border between Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Finally, it joins the Congo River.
30. Which among the following continents border the Pacific Ocean?
- Asia
- North America
- South America
- Africa
- Australia
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1, 3 & 5
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2, 3 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2, 3 & 5]
Notes:
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the Earth covering one-third area. It is bounded by the continents of Asia and Australia in the west and the North and South America in the east.