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. What is a relatively smaller body of standing water called?
[A] Lake
[B] Pond
[C] River
[D] Ocean
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Correct Answer: B [Pond]
Notes:
Pond is a relatively smaller body of standing water. It is filled with water, either natural or artificial and is smaller than the lake.
22. What is a long winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel associated with former glaciers called?
[A] Arete
[B] Esker
[C] Crevasse
[D] Col
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Correct Answer: B [Esker]
Notes:
Esker also called as os, osar or asar is a long winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel associated with former glaciers.
23. What is a long narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs created by glacial activity called?
[A] Arete
[B] Col
[C] Crevasse
[D] Fjord
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Correct Answer: D [Fjord]
Notes:
A long narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs created by glacial activity is called a Fjord. It is a glacial landform.
24. What is a linear lowland created by a tectonic rift or a fault called?
[A] Dome
[B] Caldera
[C] Rift valley
[D] Horst
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Correct Answer: C [Rift valley ]
Notes:
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.
25. Mt. Elbert is located in which among the following mountain ranges?
[A] Altai Mountains
[B] Rocky Mountains
[C] Appalachian Mountains
[D] Alps Mountains
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Correct Answer: B [Rocky Mountains ]
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.
26. 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.
27. Which is the only country in South America that has coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea?
[A] Venezuela
[B] Brazil
[C] Colombia
[D] Guyana
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Correct Answer: C [Colombia]
Notes:
The Caribbean Sea lies to the north of Colombia and the Pacific Ocean lies to the west of Colombia. Colombia is the only country in South America that has coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
28. In which nation “Golfo Dulce” is located?
[A] Spain
[B] Costa Rica
[C] Potugal
[D] Cuba
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Correct Answer: B [Costa Rica]
Notes:
Golfo Dulce is a tropical gulf facing the Pacific Ocean which separates the Osa Peninsula from the mainland Costa Rica. Piedras Blancas National Park lies to the north of this gulf. Golfo Dulce is one of the only four tropical fjords on the planet. In fact, it is the only place on the globe where populations of both Northern and Southern Humpback Whales meet to birth their young ones, it hosts “Mission Blue Hope Spot” for the conservation of the same.
29. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Cyclones?
- Tropical cyclones blow from West to East
- Temperate cyclones blow from East to West
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: D [Neither 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Temperate Cyclones are also called as Extra Tropical Cyclones or Mid-Latitude Cyclones or Frontal Cyclones or Wave Cyclones. They are systems developing in the mid and high latitude (35° latitude and 65° latitude in both hemispheres), beyond the tropics.
Tropical cyclones blow from East to West
Temperate cyclones blow from West to East
30. Which among the following groups in Koeppen’s climate classification is referred as the climate of Highland region?
[A] A
[B] B
[C] E
[D] H
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Correct Answer: D [H]
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.
H is referred to as the climate of Highland regions.
