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 relatively level surface of land within a region of greater relief called?
[A] Crevasse
[B] Doab
[C] Arete
[D] Flat
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Correct Answer: D [Flat]
Notes:
Flat is a relatively level surface of land within a region of greater relief such as mountains or hills. They are a type of slope landforms.
22. Which among the following statements is correct about Mesa?
[A] It is a small hill
[B] It is an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs
[C] It is a secluded hollow
[D] It is a narrow pass or gorge between mountains or hills
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Correct Answer: B [It is an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs]
Notes:
Mesa is an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. Mesa is exclusively used to refer to landforms built of flat lying strata.
23. Which among the following statements is correct about Terrace?
[A] It is a vertical or near vertical rock face of substantial height
[B] It is a small secluded hollow
[C] It is an extensive flat region that generally does not vary much in elevation
[D] It is a step like landform
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Correct Answer: D [It is a step like landform]
Notes:
Terrace is a step like landform. They are formed in various ways. It is a type of a slope landform.
24. What is an offset on the ground surface where one side of a fault has moved vertically with respect to the other called?
[A] Graben
[B] Horst
[C] Fault-scarp
[D] Dome
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Correct Answer: C [Fault-scarp]
Notes:
Fault scarp is an offset on the ground surface where one side of a fault has moved vertically with respect to the other. It is a type of a topography associated with tectonic movements.
25. Okavango Delta is located in which country?
[A] Botswana
[B] Sudan
[C] Ethiopia
[D] Uganda
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Correct Answer: A [Botswana]
Notes:
Okavango Delta is located in Botswana. It is both UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramsar Wetland. River Okavango forms this delta. It is an endorheic basin of Kalahari. Moremi Game Reserve is located on the eastern side of the delta. Okavango Delta is one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. After the flooding season of this delta, a special type of land will be formed due to the moisture presence called Molapo.
26. Which nation houses the largest freshwater island in the world?
[A] India
[B] Canada
[C] South Africa
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: B [Canada]
Notes:
Canada’s Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world. It is located in Lake Huron of Canada. It stretches over 2766 sq.km. This island itself contains several lakes such as Lake Manitou, Lake Kagawong and Lake Mindemoya.
27. The “Hainan Island” is located in which nation?
[A] South Korea
[B] Philippines
[C] Indonesia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: D [China]
Notes:
Hainan Island is geographically related to China. Hainan is the smallest and southernmost province of China. Hainan Island is the largest island of China, located in the South China Sea, separated from Leizhou peninsula by Qiongzhou Strait. The Li people are native to this island.
28. Mt. Elbrus is located in which among the following mountain ranges?
[A] Andes
[B] Altai
[C] Caucasus
[D] Appalachians
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Correct Answer: C [Caucasus]
Notes:
The Caucasus mountains in Europe are located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Mt.Elbrus is the highest peak in the Caucasus mountains.
29. Which among the following mountain ranges and their peaks is not correctly matched?
[A] Ural Mountains – Mt. Narodnaya
[B] Drakensberg Mountains – Mt. Lesotho
[C] Appalachian Mountains – Mt. Whitney
[D] Alps – Mt. Blanc
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Correct Answer: C [Appalachian Mountains – Mt. Whitney]
Notes:
The Appalachian mountain range is located in North America. It is a fold mountain rich in mineral resources. Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina, US is the highest peak of the Appalachian mountains.
30. Which among the following plateaus is called as ‘Flood Basalt Plateau’?
[A] Colorado Plateau
[B] Columbia-Snake Plateau
[C] Mexican Plateau
[D] Tibetan Plateau
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Correct Answer: B [Columbia-Snake Plateau ]
Notes:
The Columbia-Snake Plateau in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho (USA) is formed due to volcanic eruptions with a consequent coating of basalt lave. Hence it is called as ‘Flood Basalt Plateau’
