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. The coastal city of Dublin is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Sweden
[B] France
[C] New Zealand
[D] Ireland
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Correct Answer: D [Ireland]
Notes:
The coastal city, Dublin is the cultural capital of Ireland. It has more green space per kilometre than any other European city. It is famous for the Guinness Brewery.
22. Mt. Muztag is the highest peak in which among the following mountain ranges?
[A] Kunlun
[B] Vosges
[C] Hindukush
[D] Atlas
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Correct Answer: A [Kunlun ]
Notes:
The Kunlun Mountains are located in the North of the Tibetan plateau and western China. It is one of the young folded mountains. Mt. Muztag is the highest peak in the Kunlun mountains.
23. Which pass connects Sikkim with Tibet?
[A] Jelep La
[B] Nathu La
[C] Bom Di La
[D] Dihang
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Correct Answer: B [Nathu La]
Notes:
The Nathu La Pass is located in Sikkim. It connects Sikkim with Tibet. It forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient silk route. It is one of the trading border posts between India and China.
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 is the correct sequence of the layers of the earth’s atmosphere from the innermost to the outermost?
[A] Troposphere – Stratosphere – Thermosphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere
[B] Troposphere – Thermosphere – Stratosphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere
[C] Stratosphere – Troposphere – Thermosphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere
[D] Troposphere – Stratosphere – Mesosphere – Thermosphere – Exosphere
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Correct Answer: D [Troposphere – Stratosphere – Mesosphere – Thermosphere – Exosphere]
Notes:
The atmosphere is divided in five layers according to the diversity of temperature and density. These 5 layers include: Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere (Ionosphere)
Exosphere
26. What are the local hot winds in Alps called?
[A] Loo
[B] Chinook
[C] Mistral
[D] Fohn
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Correct Answer: D [Fohn]
Notes:
Foehn or Fohn are beneficial hot winds in the Alps. They are strong, gusty, dry and warm winds which develop on the leeward side of a mountain range. The wind helps animal grazing by melting snow and aids the ripening of grapes.
27. In which nation “Escambray Mountains” are located?
[A] Cuba
[B] Mexico
[C] Canada
[D] Ireland
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Correct Answer: A [Cuba]
Notes:
Escambray Mountains are located in Cuba. Pico San Juan is its highest peak. This range houses Agabama River which divides the range into two. This range houses Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve Peak and Valley de Los Ingenios, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was also the location of the Escambray Rebellion of 1959 to 1965.
28. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Tides?
- Tides are caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the sun, the moon and the rotation of the earth.
- The moon’s gravitational pull to a great extent is the major cause of the occurrence of tides.
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:
Tide are the periodical rise and fall of the sea levels, once or twice a day, caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the sun, the moon and the rotation of the earth. The moon’s gravitational pull to a great extent is the major cause of the occurrence of tides because the moon’s gravitational attraction is more effective on the earth than that of the sun.
29. What are the large masses of surface water that circulate in regular patterns around the oceans called?
[A] Tides
[B] Tsunamis
[C] Ocean currents
[D] Waves
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Correct Answer: C [Ocean currents]
Notes:
The movements of water in oceans can be categorized into currents, waves, and tides. Ocean currents are the large masses of surface water that circulate in regular patterns around the oceans.
30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Tropical Deciduous Biome?
- Precipitation is abundant ranging from 75 cm to 150 cm.
- Northern hardwood, central hardwood, and southeast pine and oak are commercially important species
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:
Tropical Deciduous Forest has warm summer and moderately cold winter. Precipitation is abundant ranging from 75 cm to 150 cm. Bamboo, Sal, Shisham, Sandalwood, Khair, Kusum, Mulberry are other commercially important species, grown in most deciduous forests.
