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 mountain ranges and their peaks is not correctly matched?
[A] Great Dividing Range – Mt. Whitney
[B] Arakan Yoma – Mt. Kennedy
[C] Vosges – Mt. Grand Ballon
[D] Kunlun Mountains – Mt. Muztag
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Correct Answer: A [Great Dividing Range – Mt. Whitney]
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. The Sierra Nevada mountain ranges is in California, US. Mt.Whitney is the highest peak in Sierra Nevada. It is an important habitat for many Red Indians.
22. Which among the following pairs of plains is/are correctly matched?
- Bhuikhel Plain – China
- Utkal Plain – Russia
- Laramie Plain – United States
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 1 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:The Bhuikhel plain is a large plain located in the western part of Kathmandu, Nepal at the foot of Swayambhu hill. It is famous for the Buddhist Samyak festival held here.
The Utkal plain is a coastal plain in the state of Odisha, India. It includes the delta of the Mahanadi River, Brahmani River, Baitarani River. The Chilkha lake is the most prominent physiographic feature of this plain.
The Laramie Plains are situated at an elevation of 2400 m in south central Wyoming in the United States. The plains have historically been used for livestock raising, primarily of sheep and cattle.
23. In which continent “Albertine Rift” is located?
[A] Asia
[B] South America
[C] Europe
[D] Africa
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Correct Answer: D [Africa]
Notes:
Albertine Rift or Albertine Rift Mountains are located on the eastern side of the African continent. It forms the western branch of the East African Rift. It covers countries such as Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. It houses geographical features such as Lake Albert, the Rwenzori Mountains, Lake Edward, Virunga Mountains, Lake Kivu and Lake Tanganyika. These mountains formed when the Somali plate split from the rest of the African continent due to tectonic movements.
24. Which among the following forms when moisture is deposited in form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects such as stone, glass, blades, plant leaves?
[A] Dew
[B] Frost
[C] Fog
[D] Smog
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Correct Answer: A [Dew]
Notes:
Dew is formed when moisture is deposited in form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects such as stone, glass, blades, plant leaves. It forms when temperature of air falls below dew point but above freezing point.
25. Which among the following oceans is sometimes classified as an estuary of Atlantic Ocean?
[A] Southern Ocean
[B] Arctic Ocean
[C] Pacific Ocean
[D] Indian Ocean
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Correct Answer: B [Arctic Ocean ]
Notes:
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world’s five major oceans. It is also known as the coldest of all the oceans.
It is sometimes classified as an estuary of the Atlantic Ocean.
26. In which among the following oceans is the largest continental shelf located?
[A] Pacific
[B] Atlantic
[C] Southern
[D] Arctic
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Correct Answer: D [Arctic]
Notes:
The Siberian Shelf in the Arctic Ocean – stretches to 1,500 kilometers (930 mi) in width. Continental shelves are usually covered with a layer of sand, silts, and silty muds.
27. Which among the following are the extremely flat and featureless plains of the deep ocean floor?
[A] Mid-oceanic Ridges
[B] Trenches
[C] Abyssal Plain
[D] Continental Shelf
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Correct Answer: C [Abyssal Plain]
Notes:
Abyssal plains are the extremely flat and featureless plains of the deep ocean floor. They are considered as the levelest areas on the earth. They cover a major portion of the ocean floors between the depths of 3000m to 6000m.
28. Cuba shares the location at the confluence of which three waterbodies?
[A] Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Alaska and Caspian Sea
[B] Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
[C] Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of California and Beaufort Sea
[D] Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
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Correct Answer: D [Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea]
Notes:
Cuba is located in the northern Caribbean Sea at the confluence with the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Cuba shares maritime borders with the USA to the north and north-west; the Bahamas to the north; Mexico to the west; Haiti to the east; Jamaica and the Cayman Islands to the south.
29. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Ocean Currents?
- The difference in heating and surface temperatures play a key role in movements of ocean water.
- Due to Coriolis force, the movement of ocean currents in the northern hemisphere is in the clockwise and in the southern hemisphere it is in the anti-clockwise direction.
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 differential heating of the Sun at the equator and the poles causes a difference in the temperature of ocean water.
Hence, the difference in heating and surface temperatures play a key role in movements of ocean water.
Under the action of Coriolis force, the movement of ocean currents in the northern hemisphere is in the clockwise and in the southern hemisphere it is in the anti-clockwise direction. Hence it can be said that ocean currents obey Ferrel’s law.
30. Which layer of soil lies below the A-horizon and the E-horizon?
[A] B – Horizon
[B] O – Horizon
[C] E – Horizon
[D] D – Horizon
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Correct Answer: A [B – Horizon]
Notes:
B – Horizon also known as the subsoil, this layer lies below the A-horizon and the E-horizon. It contains minerals which reflect the physical and chemical alteration of the parent rock. It is a zone of illuviation i.e., the nutrients that are leached out of the A-horizon and E-horizon get accumulated here.