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 among the following conditions is/are favourable for the formation of Cyclone?

  1. Low sea surface with temperature lower than 27° C.
  2. Presence of the Coriolis force 
  3. Small variations in the vertical wind speed
  4. Upper divergence above the sea level system

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[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3, & 4
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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22. How many climatic groups did Koeppen recognise?
[A] 20
[B] 10
[C] 5
[D] 2

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23. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the continental shelf?

  1. It is the extended margin of each continent 
  2. They are the richest fishing grounds in the world.
  3. They are associated with active volcanoes and strong earthquakes.

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[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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24. Which among the following ocean bottom relief indicates the end of the continents?
[A] Continental Shelf
[B] Trenches
[C] Continental Slope
[D] Continental Rise

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25. Which ocean is the saltiest of all oceans?
[A] Pacific
[B] Indian
[C] Arctic
[D] Atlantic

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26. The Bay of Fundy is related to which among the following?
[A] Largest Delta
[B] Highest Tides
[C] Lowest Volcano
[D] Longest Delta

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27. Which among the following is/are warm ocean currents in the Atlantic Ocean?

  1. Gulf Stream
  2. Canaries current
  3. Brazilian current
  4. Falkland current
  5. Florida current

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[A] Only 1, 3 & 5
[B] Only 1, 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

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28. Which of the following is/are unique characteristics of equatorial forests?

  1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy.
  2. Coexistence of a large number of species.
  3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes.

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[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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29. The “Trafalgar Falls” is located in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] The Bahamas
[C] Dominica
[D] Spain

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30. What is the settlement in which houses are constructed along a road, railway line, river, canal edge of a valley, or along a levee known as?
[A] Linear Pattern
[B] Rectangular Pattern
[C] Circular Pattern
[D] Star like Pattern

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