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. On the banks of which of the following rivers is the island Srirangam situated?
[A] Ganga
[B] Godavari
[C] Kaveri
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: C [Kaveri]
Notes:
The Srirangam island also known as Thiruvarangam island is situated on the banks of river Kaveri in India. It is the home to significant population of Sri Vaishnavites.
22. Which one of the following is the lowest-lying national capital in the world, among the UN member countries?
[A] Baku
[B] Amsterdam
[C] Port Vila
[D] Vaiaku
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Correct Answer: A [Baku]
Notes:
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. It is the lowest-lying national capital in the world among the UN member countries. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu. Vaiaku is the capital of Tuvalu.
23. Which among the following is the highest peak in the Rockies?
[A] Mt.Mitchell
[B] Mt.Blanc
[C] Mt.Elbert
[D] Mt.Mckinley
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Correct Answer: C [Mt.Elbert ]
Notes:
Mt.Elbert is the highest peak in the Rockies. The Rocky Mountains are located in North America. They are the longest fold mountains in the world. They extend from Canada to Western US.
24. The Bom Di La Pass is located in which among the following Indian States?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh ]
Notes:
The Bom Di La pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Bhutan. It is situated at an altitude of 4331 m. It is located near the western boundary of Arunachal Pradesh in the Greater Himalayas.
25. The Gangetic Plains is a part of which among the following countries?
- India
- Pakistan
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Gangetic Plains is the large space of level, made by the Ganges River in the northern parts of India. It borders the surrounding areas of Himalayas. It is an important part of the countries of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
It is bounded by:
Thar Desert – West
Himalayas – North
Ganges Delta – East
Vindhyas and Satpuras – South
26. What is the force that results when there is a difference in pressure across a surface?
[A] Frictional force
[B] Coriolis Force
[C] Pressure Gradient force
[D] Gravitational force
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Correct Answer: C [Pressure Gradient force]
Notes:
Pressure Gradient is the change in the rate and direction of pressure. Close spacing of isobars indicates a steep or strong pressure gradient whereas wide spacing indicates weak gradient.
27. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Cyclones?
- It is any high-pressure area with winds spiralling inwards.
- It rotates anti-clockwise in Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in 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: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Cyclone is any low-pressure area with winds spiralling inwards. Cyclones rotate anti-clockwise in Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in Southern Hemisphere. The process of Cyclone formation and intensification is called Cyclogenesis.
28. What does the letter code BW in the Koeppen’s climate classification refer to?
[A] Tropical monsoon
[B] Steppe Climate
[C] Desert Climate
[D] Tropical Savannah
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Correct Answer: C [Desert Climate]
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.
A, C, D, E are considered as Humid whereas B is considered as Dry.
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
29. Which among the following continents bound the Indian Ocean?
- Asia
- Africa
- Australia
- Antarctica
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the world’s oceanic divisions. It covers 19.8% of the water on Earth’s surface. It is bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west and Australia to the east. To the south it is bounded by the Southern Ocean or Antarctica.
30. 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.
