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. The Mojave desert is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] United States
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
The Mojave Desert is an arid rain-shadow desert and the driest desert in North America. It is located in Southwestern United States. It is defined by numerous mountain ranges creating its xeric conditions.
23. The “Kvarner Gulf” forms the coastline of which nation?
[A] Portugal
[B] Mexico
[C] Croatia
[D] Denmark
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Correct Answer: C [Croatia]
Notes:
Kvarner Gulf forms the coastline of Croatia. Kvarner Gulf is located in the northern Adriatic Sea between the Istrian Peninsula and mainland Croatia. It forms Croatia’s internal waters. This gulf houses islands such as Cres, Krk, Pag, Rab and Losinj.
24. Which type of rainfall is usually associated with Hail and Graupel?
[A] Convectional
[B] Orographic
[C] Frontal
[D] Cyclonic
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Correct Answer: A [Convectional ]
Notes:
Convectional rainfall occurs when the air on getting heated becomes light and rises up in convection currents. As the air rises, it expands and drops the temperature and subsequently, condensation takes place and cumulus clouds are formed. Heavy rainfall with lightning and thunder occurs which does not last long. This type of rainfall generally takes place in the equatorial regions and internal parts of the continents, predominantly in the northern hemisphere. This rainfall is usually associated with hail and graupel
25. Which among the following pairs of fronts is/are correctly matched?
- Warm Front – frontal surface along which the cold air becomes active and aggressive and invades the warm air territory forcibly lifting the warm and light air.
- Occluded Front – formed when two contrasting air masses converge in such a way that they become parallel to each other and there is no ascent of air.
- Stationary Front – formed when cold front overtakes warm front and warm air is completely displaced from the ground surface.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
Warm front is that sloping frontal surface along which warm and light air becomes active and aggressive and rises slowly over cold and dense air.
Occluded front is the front which is formed when cold front overtakes warm front and warm air is completely displaced from the ground surface.
Stationary front is formed when two contrasting air masses converge in such a way that they become parallel to each other and there is no ascent of air.
26. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the continental shelf?
- It is the extended margin of each continent
- They are the richest fishing grounds in the world.
- They are associated with active volcanoes and strong earthquakes.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Continental Shelf is the extended margin of each continent occupied by relatively shallow seas and gulfs. It is the shallowest part of the ocean showing an average gradient of 1° or even less.
The shallowness enables sunlight to penetrate through the water, which encourages the growth of minute plants and other microscopic organisms, thus continental shelves are the richest fishing grounds in the world.
The Oceanic Trenches are associated with active volcanoes and strong earthquakes.
27. What is an organic deposit made by living or dead organisms that forms a mound or rocky elevation like a ridge?
[A] Shoal
[B] Atoll
[C] Reef
[D] Trench
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Correct Answer: C [Reef]
Notes:
Reef is an organic deposit made by living or dead organisms that forms a mound or rocky elevation like a ridge. are a characteristic feature of the Pacific Ocean where they are associated with seamounts and guyots. The largest reef in the world is found off the Queensland coast of Australia.
28. Which among the following deposits predominate on the deep sea floor?
- Pelagic
- Terrigenous
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:
Pelagic deposits predominate on the deep sea floor. Pelagic deposits consist of fine materials formed of skeletons and shells of marine organisms and a few inorganic substances. They are generally blue, grey or red in colour.
29. In which nation the “Gulf of Cazones” is located?
[A] Italy
[B] Cuba
[C] Portugal
[D] Norway
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Correct Answer: B [Cuba]
Notes:
Gulf of Cazones is a gulf located in southern Cuba facing the Caribbean Sea. This gulf houses harsh calms and cross-currents which make navigation and sailing of vessels very dangerous. It is estimated that this gulf was created through a geological fault. It also houses Lane Snapper fish and Balck Corals.
30. In which country, “Kykkos Monastery” is located?
[A] Croatia
[B] Georgia
[C] Armenia
[D] Cyprus
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Correct Answer: D [Cyprus]
Notes:
Kykkos Monastery is located in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus. The Holy Monastery of the Virgin of Kykkos, one of the wealthiest and best-known monasteries in Cyprus, was founded around the late 11th century, by the Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos.
