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 two nations share the location of “K2 Mountains”?
[A] India and Pakistan
[B] India and Afghanistan
[C] China and Pakistan
[D] China and Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: C [China and Pakistan]
Notes:
K2 Mountain is located on the border between Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan and Xinjiang region of China. It is the second-highest mountain in the Earth with an elevation of 8611 metres above sea level. It is a part of the Karakoram Mountain Ranges.
22. The Fly Delta is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Papua New Guinea
[B] New Zealand
[C] Australia
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: A [Papua New Guinea]
Notes:
The Fly delta is a river delta on the fly river. It is a funnel shaped and a tide dominated delta. It is located in Papua New Guinea.
23. The Halong Bay is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Vietnam
[C] Malaysia
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Vietnam]
Notes:
The Halong Bay is located in Vietnam. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a home to the Dau Go Cave. The Halong Bay is famous for the limestone features.
24. Which is the highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains?
[A] Mt. Trich Mir
[B] Mt. Aconcagua
[C] Mt. Elbrus
[D] Mt. Mckinsey
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Correct Answer: C [Mt. Elbrus]
Notes:
The Caucasus mountains in Europe are located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Mt.Elbrus is the highest peak in the Caucasus mountains.
25. Which is the highest mountain in North America?
[A] Mt. Aconcagua
[B] Mt. Mckinley
[C] Mt. Elbrus
[D] Mt. Kilimanjaro
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Correct Answer: B [Mt. Mckinley ]
Notes:
Mt. Mckinley, also known as Denali is the highest mountain in North American continent. It is 6168 metres. It is located on USA in the state of Alaska
26. In which nation “Gulf of Nicoya” is located?
[A] Italy
[B] Spain
[C] Mexico
[D] Costa Rica
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Correct Answer: D [Costa Rica]
Notes:
Gulf of Nicoya is a gulf facing the Pacific Ocean which separates the Nicoya Peninsula from the mainland of Costa Rica. It houses islands such as Chira Island and Island San Lucas. Nicoya is one of the five “Blue Zones” of the world. This gulf lies adjacent to several nature reserves and wildlife parks.
27. What is the process of transformation of water vapour into water?
[A] Evaporation
[B] Humidity
[C] Sublimation
[D] Condensation
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Correct Answer: D [Condensation]
Notes:
Condensation is the process of transformation of water vapour into water. It is caused by loss of heat when moist air is cooled.
If water vapour directly condenses into solid form, it is known as sublimation
28. Which among the following conditions is/are favourable for the formation of Cyclone?
- Low sea surface with temperature lower than 27° C.
- Presence of the Coriolis force
- Small variations in the vertical wind speed
- Upper divergence above the sea level system
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3, & 4
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
Cyclone is any low-pressure area with winds spiralling inwards.
Conditions Favourable for Tropical Cyclone Formation include:
Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C,
Presence of the Coriolis force enough to create a cyclonic vortex,
Small variations in the vertical wind speed,
A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation,
Upper divergence above the sea level system.
29. How is the density of ocean water expressed?
[A] Parts per hundred
[B] Parts per thousand
[C] Parts per million
[D] Parts per billion
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Correct Answer: B [Parts per thousand]
Notes:
Salinity is defined as ‘the total amount of solid material in grams contained in 1 kg of sea water and is expressed in parts per thousand’.
Salinity is also defined as the ratio between weight of the dissolved materials and the weight of the sample sea water.
30. What is the literal meaning of the tern El Nino?
[A] Child of Satan
[B] Child of Ether
[C] Child of Christ
[D] Child of Mary
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Correct Answer: C [Child of Christ]
Notes:
EI Nino represents a disturbance of ocean and atmospheric conditions. The expression EI Nino comes from Peruvian fishing industry suffering large-scale damages during the EI Nino years. The literal meaning of the term Cornente del Nino in the language of the Peruvian fishermen is the Current of Christ Child.
