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. In which one of the following nations “Eisriesenwelt” or “World of the Ice Giants”, the largest ice cave in the world, is located?
[A] Germany
[B] Hungary
[C] Austria
[D] Switzerland
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Correct Answer: C [Austria]
Notes:
“Eisriesenwelt” is the German word for “World of the Ice Giants”. It is the largest ice cave in the world. This cave is inside the Hochkogel Mountain of the Alps. It extends more than 42 kilometres.
22. The “Yangtze River”, the longest river in Asia, is located in which nation?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Thailand
[D] Turkey
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
The Yangtze River of China is the longest river in Asia. It is the third-longest river in the world and also the longest river in the world to flow entirely within one country. It is the sixth-largest river by discharge volume in the world. This river houses the “Three Gorges Dam”, the largest hydro-electric power station in the world. This river originates from Jari Hills of Tanggula Mountains and drains its water to the East China Sea.
23. Which among the following plateaus is also known as the ‘Huangtu Plateau’?
[A] Loess plateau
[B] Pothohar plateau
[C] Bavarian Plateau
[D] Ahaggar Plateau
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Correct Answer: A [Loess plateau ]
Notes:
The Loess plateau in China is also known as the ‘Huangtu Plateau’. It is famous for highly erodible soil on the Earth.
24. What is the Zone of Convergence of the trade winds and tropical air masses called?
[A] Westerlies
[B] ITCZ
[C] Easterlies
[D] Jet streams
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Correct Answer: B [ITCZ]
Notes:
ITCZ or the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone is the Zone of Convergence of the trade winds and tropical air masses. It is known to shift with the apparent migration of the sun. . It is fluctuating and oscillating line characterized by low pressure, rainfall and cloudiness.
25. In which nation “Mount Nabemba” is located?
[A] Niger
[B] Nigeria
[C] Sudan
[D] Republic of Congo
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Correct Answer: D [Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Mount Nabemba is located in the Republic of Congo. It is the Republic of Congo’s highest point, which is 1020 metre above sea level. It has great iron ore deposits in the vicinity. Nabemba Tower in Brazzaville is named after the mountain.
26. What is the front along which warm and light air becomes active and aggressive and rises slowly over cold and dense air?
[A] Cold Front
[B] Warm Front
[C] Occluded Front
[D] Stationary Front
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Correct Answer: B [Warm Front]
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. Precipitation occurs over a relatively large area for several hours in the form of moderate to gentle precipitation.
27. Which among the following statements is/are correct about stationary fronts?
- Stationary front is formed when two contrasting air masses converge.
- The wind motion on both sides of the front is parallel to the front.
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:
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. Warm or cold front stops moving, so the name stationary front.
28. Which is the most important ocean from the economic point of view?
[A] Atlantic
[B] Pacific
[C] Arctic
[D] Indian
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Correct Answer: A [Atlantic]
Notes:
The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean in the world. It covers approximately 20 percent of Earth’s surface and about 29 percent of its water surface area. It separates the “Old World” from the “New World”. The Atlantic Ocean is a busiest ocean in terms of trade and commerce.
29. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Density of ocean water?
- Seawater density increases with increasing pressure and vice versa.
- The density of sea water at the bottom of tranches is 5% lower than that of surface area.
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:
Pressure is directly positively related to ocean water through its compressive effects, seawater density increases with increasing pressure and vice versa.
The density of sea water at the bottom of tranches is 5% higher than that of surface area.
30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Ocean Currents?
- Cold currents flow from polar regions towards the equator and have a lower surface temperature.
- These currents flow in the clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and in the anti-clockwise direction in the southern hemisphere.
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:
Cold currents flow from polar regions towards the equator and have a lower surface temperature.
They flow in the anti-clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and in the clockwise direction in the southern hemisphere.
