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 pairs of slope landforms is/are not correctly matched?
- Hillock – a small hill.
- Strath – a large valley.
- Draw – a small secluded hollow.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] Only 1 & 2
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Only 3]
Notes:
Draw is a feature formed by two parallel ridges or spurs with low ground in between them.
Dell is a small secluded hollow. It is usually partially wooded valley.
22. Which among the following pairs of tectonic landforms is/are
not correctly matched?
- Rift valley – Linear lowland created by a tectonic rift or fault
- Asymmetric valley – A valley that has steeper slopes on one side
- Mid-ocean ridge – Long and narrow depressions of the sea floor
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 2 & 3
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 3]
Notes:
Asymmetric valley – A valley that has steeper slopes on one side is called an asymmetrical valley. They are Azonal landforms. They are associated with tectonic activity.
Mid oceanic Ridge – The underwater mountain system formed by plate tectonic spreading is called the Mid oceanic ridge. They are formed by plate tectonics due to the process of sea floor spreading. They are formed at divergent plate boundaries. They are the longest mountain ranges of the world.
Rift Valley – Rift valley is a type of a tectonic landform. It is a linear lowland formed by a tectonic rift or fault. It is formed on a divergent plate boundary.
23. Which among the following is a form of cavernous weathering and subcategory of tafoni?
[A] Honeycomb
[B] Bornhardt
[C] Nubbin
[D] Tor
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Honeycomb]
Notes:
A form of cavernous weathering and subcategory of tafoni is called as Honeycomb weathering. It is also been called alveoli, lacework, stonelace, fretting or miniature tafoni weathering.
24. In which among the following countries is the Csepel island situated?
[A] Hungary
[B] China
[C] Germany
[D] South Korea
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Hungary ]
Notes:
The Csepel island is the largest island situated on the banks of river Danube in Hungary.
25. The Rhine Delta is located in which among the following countries?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Netherlands
[C] China
[D] Russia
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Netherlands]
Notes:
The Rhine-Muese-Scheldt Delta also known as the Helinium Delta is a Delta located in Netherlands. This delta has enormous economic importance since all the three rivers are important navigable waterways.
26. 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
Show Answer
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.
27. The world’s highest motorable road passes through which among the following?
[A] Bara Lacha La
[B] Pir – Panjal
[C] Khardung La
[D] Rohtang
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Khardung La ]
Notes:
The Khardung La pass near Leh in Ladakh, has an elevation of 5602 metres. The world’s highest motorable road passes through this pass.
28. What is a flow of energy which takes place from the warmer to cooler body when two bodies of unequal temperature are in contact with one another?
[A] Convection
[B] Insolation
[C] Convection
[D] Conduction
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Conduction]
Notes:
Conduction is the heat transfer through matter by molecular activity. The air in contact with the land gets heated slowly and the upper layers in contact with the lower layers also get heated. This process is called conduction. Conduction takes place when two bodies of unequal temperature are in contact with one another; there is a flow of energy from the warmer to cooler body.
29. Which two water bodies form the coastlines of Costa Rica?
[A] Mediterranean Sea and Caribbean Sea
[B] Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea
[C] Labrador Sea and Aegean Sea
[D] Yellow Sea and Southern Ocean
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea]
Notes:
Costa Rica is a Central American nation bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south-east; the Caribbean Sea to the north-east and the Pacific Ocean to the south-west. the capital of Costa Rica is San Jose.
30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Fronts?
- The formation of fronts is called as Frontolysis
- The dissipation of fronts is called as Frontogenesis
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 & 2]
Notes:
The boundary zone when two different type of air masses meet is called a Front. The process of its formation is known as frontogenesis. The Dissipation of a front is known as Frontolysis.
Frontogenesis involves convergence of two distinct air masses.
Frontolysis involves overriding of one of the air mass by another.
