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 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.
22. Upto what height above the earth’s surface is carbon dioxide and water vapour found?
[A] 150 km
[B] 120 km
[C] 50 km
[D] 90 km
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Correct Answer: D [90 km]
Notes:
The portion of the gases changes in the higher layers of the atmosphere. Oxygen will be almost negligible at the heights of 120 km. Similarly Carbon Dioxide and Water Vapour is found only up to the height of 90 km.
23. 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.
24. In which nation “Mount Nyamuragira”, active shield volcano, is located?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Ethiopia
[C] Democratic Republic of Congo
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: C [Democratic Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Mount Nyamuragira is an active shield volcano located in the Virunga Mountains of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is situated north of Lake Kivu. The recent eruptions occurred in 2010 and 2011. During its eruptions, it releases a large portion of the sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere which leads to ash and air pollution.
25. In which sea the “Dalmatian Coast” is located?
[A] Black Sea
[B] Caspian Sea
[C] Aegean Sea
[D] Adriatic Sea
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Correct Answer: D [Adriatic Sea]
Notes:
Dalmatian Coast forms the coastline of Croatia facing the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the four historical regions of Croatia along with Croatia Proper, Slavonia and Istria. It is bounded by Bay of Kotor and rugged Dinaric Mountains. Seventy-nine Islands (Islands of Croatia) run parallel to the coast.
26. Which among the following statements is/are correct about temperate cyclone?
- They are confined to 350 – 650 N and S of equator
- They cover a large area compared to the tropical cyclones.
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:
The Temperate Cyclones are also called as Extra Tropical Cyclones or Mid-Latitude Cyclones or Frontal Cyclones or Wave Cyclones. They are systems developing in the mid and high latitude (35° latitude and 65° latitude in both hemispheres), beyond the tropics. They cover a large area compared to the tropical cyclones.
27. Which among the following pairs of Koeppen’s climate classification is/are correctly matched?
- BS – Steppe Climate
- Aw – Tropical rainforest
- Af – Tropical Savannah
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Koeppen climate classification system recognizes five major climatic types and each type is designated by a capital letter- A, B, C, D, E, and H.
A, C, D, E are considered as Humid whereas B is considered as Dry.
The group A is recognised as Tropical climate.
The letter code Aw represents Tropical Savannah climate.
The letter code Af represents Tropical Rainforests (No dry season).
28. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Southern Ocean?
- It is also called as the Austral Ocean
- It is the smallest among the five oceans
- The Factorian Deep is the deepest point in the Southern Ocean
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
The Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean or the Austral Ocean, comprises the southernmost waters of the World Ocean. It is regarded as the second-smallest of the five principal oceanic divisions: smaller than the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans but larger than the Arctic Ocean.
29. Which among the following is/are cold currents in the Indian Ocean?
- Somali current
- West Australian current
- Agulhas current
- Mozambique current
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Cold ocean currents in the Indian Ocean:
Somali Current
West Australian Current
Warm ocean currents in the Indian Ocean:
The North East Monsoon Drift
The South West Monsoon Drift
North Equatorial Current
South Equatorial Current
Mozambique Current
Madagascar Current
Agulhas Current
30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about oceanic climates?
- Overall temperature characteristics of the oceanic climates feature cool temperatures and infrequent extremes of temperature.
- Oceanic climates are most dominant in Asia, where they spread much farther inland than in other continent
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: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Overall temperature characteristics of the oceanic climates feature cool temperatures and infrequent extremes of temperature. Oceanic climates can have considerable storm activity as they are located in the belt of the stormy westerlies. Oceanic climates are most dominant in Europe, where they spread much farther inland than in other continents.
