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. In India, which of the following longitudes is known as the “standard Meridian”?
[A] 80° 30’ E
[B] 86° 30’ E
[C] 82° 30’ E
[D] 84° 30’ E
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Correct Answer: C [82° 30’ E]
Notes:
In India, 82° 30’ E is known as the “standard Meridian”.
22. Which among the following options is not related to the recreation activities in caves?
[A] Caving
[B] Spelunking
[C] Potholing
[D] Rafting
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Correct Answer: D [Rafting]
Notes:
Karst topography is a result of the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, dolomite and gypsum.
Caves are formed due to weathering of rock deep underground. Cave or cavern is a natural void and is a space large enough so that a human can enter. Visiting or exploring caves for recreation is called caving, spelunking and potholing.
23. What are landforms of ridges deposited by a glacier or ice sheet transverse to ice flow called?
[A] Rogen moraine
[B] Drumlins
[C] Arete
[D] Oasis
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Correct Answer: A [Rogen moraine]
Notes:
Landforms of ridges deposited by a glacier or ice sheet transverse to ice flow are called rogen moraine. They mainly occur in scotland and ireland.
24. The Salsette island is situated on the banks of which among the following rivers?
[A] Kaveri
[B] Penna
[C] Ulhas
[D] Mutha
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Correct Answer: C [Ulhas]
Notes:
The Salsette island is situated on the banks of the river Ulhas in the state of Maharashtra, India.
25. Which of the following nations does not shares border with Argentina?
[A] Chile
[B] Paraguay
[C] Uruguay
[D] Peru
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Correct Answer: D [Peru]
Notes:
Peru does not share a border with Argentina. Chile lies to the west of Argentina. Paraguay lies to the north-east of Argentina. Uruguay lies to the east of Argentina.
26. Which present-nation forms the successor state of the Khmer Empire?
[A] China
[B] Thailand
[C] Cambodia
[D] Brunei
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Correct Answer: C [Cambodia]
Notes:
The present-state of Cambodia is the successor state of the Khmer empire. Khmer Empire was also known as the Angkor Empire. It was a Hindu-Buddhist empire of Southeast Asia. It was in reign from 802 AD to 1431 AD. Jayavarman II was the founder of the empire, with Angkor as its capital. The Ayutthayan invasion of 1431 lead to the decline of the Khmer empire.
27. Jasper National Park is located in which nation?
[A] Canada
[B] USA
[C] Mexico
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
Jasper National Park is located in Canada. It is the largest national park within Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. This national park houses Columbia Ice Field, springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the source of rivers such as Athabasca and Smoky.
28. Which two nations share the location of “Mt.Everest”?
[A] India and Nepal
[B] India and Bhutan
[C] China and Nepal
[D] China and Bhutan
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Correct Answer: C [China and Nepal]
Notes:
Mt. Everest is located on the borders between Nepal and Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the Earth with an elevation of 8848 metres above sea level. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made the first successful ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953. It is a part of the Himalayan Mountain Ranges.
29. Which among the following mountain ranges is source of the rivers Darling and Murray?
[A] Atlas
[B] Andes
[C] Great Dividing
[D] Arakan Yoma
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Correct Answer: C [Great Dividing ]
Notes:
The Great Dividing range in Australia, is the source for the rivers Darling and Murray. Mt. Kosciuszko is the highest peak in this range.
30. Which among the following plateaus is called the Mineral Store?
[A] Colorado Plateau
[B] Laurentian Plateau
[C] Mexican Plateau
[D] Patagonian Plateau
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Correct Answer: C [Mexican Plateau ]
Notes:
The Mexican Plateau is known as the Mineral Store. Different types of minerals like silver, copper, etc are obtained here. Chihuahua, the world’s biggest silver mine is situated here.
