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 weathered landforms is/are correctly matched?
- Inselberg – Isolated rock hill or small mountain that rises abruptly from a relatively flat surrounding plain.
- Panhole – A shallow depression or basin eroded into flat or gently sloping cohesive rock.
- Tor – A plain where the bedrock has been subject to considerable subsurface weathering
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Tor is a large free standing rock outcrop rising abruptly from the surrounding smooth and gentle slopes of a rounded hill summit or ridge crest. They are also known as castle koppie.
22. Which among the following nations in the African continent houses ” Tundavala Gap “?
[A] Zimbabwe
[B] Tanzania
[C] Uganda
[D] Angola
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Correct Answer: D [Angola]
Notes:
Tundavala Gap is a natural geological formation. Two steep cliffs are separated by a small gap and a green valley. It is a viewpoint in Serra da Leba mountain range of Namibe province of Angola.
23. In which one of the following nations the famous inselberg “Mount Augustus” is located?
[A] Italy
[B] Australia
[C] Philippines
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Mount Augustus is located in Mount Augustus National Park in western Australia It is an inselberg located 1106 meters above the sea level. The Australian tourism promotion literature claims Mount Augustus as the world’s largest Monolith.
24. Which country does not share a border with Bolivia?
[A] Chile
[B] Peru
[C] Brazil
[D] Uruguay
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Correct Answer: D [Uruguay]
Notes:
Uruguay does not share a border with Bolivia. Five nations shares border with Bolivia. Chile lies to the south-west of Bolivia. Peru lies to the north-west of Bolivia. Brazil lies to the north-east and east of Bolivia. Paraguay lies to the south-east of Bolivia. Argentina lies to the south of Bolivia.
25. Which among the following lakes is not a part of the Great Lakes of North America?
[A] Lake Huron
[B] Lake Victoria
[C] Lake Michigan
[D] Lake Ontario
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Correct Answer: B [Lake Victoria]
Notes:
The Great Lakes are a series of inter connected fresh water lakes in North America. The Great Lakes include:
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
26. The coastal city Perth is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Turkey
[B] United States
[C] Australia
[D] Sweden
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
The coastal city Perth is the capital of Western Australia. It has beautiful beaches, national parks and wildlife protected areas. It is famous for its annual music festivals.
27. Which is the highest peak in the Drakensberg Mountains?
[A] Mt. Toubkal
[B] Mt. Elbert
[C] Mt. Lesotho
[D] Mt. Aconcagua
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Correct Answer: C [Mt. Lesotho]
Notes:
The Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa, are young folded mountains. Mt. Lesotho is the highest peak in the Drakensberg Mountains.
28. The world’s highest motorable road passes through which among the following?
[A] Bara Lacha La
[B] Pir – Panjal
[C] Khardung La
[D] Rohtang
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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.
29. The Gobi Desert covers which among the following countries?
- China
- Mongolia
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Gobi Desert is a large desert is East Asia. It covers parts of Northern and Northeastern China and of Southern Mongolia. It has an area of 1,295,000 square kilometres. It is a cold Desert.
30. The Kyzylkum Desert is located in which among the following countries?
- Kazakhstan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Kyzylkum Desert is the 15th largest desert in the world. The name means Red sand in turkish language. It is divided between the countries:
Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
