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 pass links the Kullu, Lahul and the Spiti valleys?
[A] Jelep La
[B] Rohtang
[C] Nathu La
[D] Shipki La
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Correct Answer: B [Rohtang]
Notes:
The Rohtang Pass connects the Kullu, Lahul and the Spiti Valleys. It has an elevation of 3979 metres. Rohtang Pass is a great tourist attraction.
22. Which pass connects the Leh and the Siachen Glaciers?
[A] Khardung La
[B] Jelep La
[C] Nathu La
[D] Bom di La
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Correct Answer: A [Khardung La]
Notes:
The Khardung La pass near Leh in Ladakh, has an elevation of 5602 metres. It connects the Leh and the Siachen Glaciers. The world’s highest motorable road passes through this pass.
23. Which among the following plains is famous for the Buddhist Samyak festival?
[A] Bhuikhel
[B] Indus Valley
[C] Ganga
[D] Depsang
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Correct Answer: A [Bhuikhel ]
Notes:
TheBhuikhel plain is a large plain located in the western part of Kathmandu at the foot of Swayambhu hill. It is famous for the Buddhist Samyak festival held here. It has a sacred significance because it is the site of the Samyak ceremony of Kathmandu.
24. Which is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere?
[A] Troposphere
[B] Stratosphere
[C] Thermosphere
[D] Exosphere
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Correct Answer: D [Exosphere]
Notes:
The Exosphere is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. It extends beyond the ionosphere above a height of about 400 km. The air is extremely rarefied in this layer. The temperature gradually increases through this layer as it is exposed to direct sunlight. This layer coincides with space.
25. Which among the following clouds are capable of forming halos?
[A] Cumulus
[B] Cirrostratus
[C] Altocumulus
[D] Nimbostratus
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Correct Answer: B [Cirrostratus]
Notes:
Cirrostratus are high and very thin clouds, comprising a uniform layer and ice-crystals. They are difficult to detect and are capable of forming halos when the cloud takes the form of thin cirrostratus nebulosus.
26. Which among the following groups in Koeppen’s climate classification is used to designate Desert Climate?
[A] B
[B] D
[C] S
[D] W
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Correct Answer: D [W]
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.
The capital letters S and W are employed to designate the two subdivisions of dry climate:
S – Semi arid or Steppe
W – arid or desert
27. What is the the amount of mass per unit volume of substance called?
[A] Temperature
[B] Acceleration
[C] Density
[D] Salinity
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Correct Answer: C [Density]
Notes:
Density refers to the amount of mass per unit volume of substance. It is generally measured in g/cm3.
Since the salt water has some dissolved substances in it, its density is slightly higher than pure water.
The density of sea water gradually increases with decreasing temperature and highest density is recorded at the temperature of -1.3° C.
28. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Ocean Currents?
- Warm currents flow from equatorial regions towards the polar regions and hence have a higher surface temperature.
- They flow in the anti-clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and in the 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:
Warm currents flow from equatorial regions towards the polar regions and hence have a higher surface temperature.
These currents flow in the clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and in the anti-clockwise direction in the southern hemisphere.
29. Which are the only three nations share the location of “Sudetes Mountain Range”?
[A] Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
[B] Ukraine, Poland and Slovakia
[C] Czech Republic, Poland and Germany
[D] Germany, Belgium and Netherlands
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Correct Answer: C [Czech Republic, Poland and Germany]
Notes:
The Czech Republic, Poland and Germany share the location of Sudetes Mountain Range. This mountain range, located in Central Europe, is the highest part of the Bohemian Massif. The topographical relief features of the Sudetes is similar to the mountains of North Europe. Mount Snezka is the highest point of this mountain range. Elbe, Oder, Spree, Morava, Lusatian Neisse and Easter Neisse, Jizera and Kwisa rivers originates from this mountain range.
30. The “Frisian Islands” are located between which three countries?
[A] Netherlands, Denmark, Germany
[B] Ireland, United Kingdom, France
[C] United States of America, Canada, Mexico
[D] Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia
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Correct Answer: A [Netherlands, Denmark, Germany]
Notes:
The Frisian Islands are an archipelago located in the eastern North Sea of north-western Europe between Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. It is also known as the Wadden Islands or the Wadden Sea Islands. These islands form the estuaries of Ems, Weser and Elbe Rivers. It an environmentally protected wildlife nature reserve areas having natural gas and oil drills.
