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 “Angkor Wat”, the largest religious monument in the world, is located in which nation?
[A] Thailand
[B] Cambodia
[C] Myanmar
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: B [Cambodia]
Notes:
Angkor Wat, complex of temples, is the largest religious monument in the world. It is located in Cambodia. It is a 12th-century construction started by Suryavarman II and completed by Jayavarman VII of the Khmer Empire. It followed the Khmer style of architecture. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was initially constructed as a Hindu temple, later transformed into a Buddhist temple. The temple is depicted in the national flag of Cambodia, thereby became the national symbol of Cambodia.
22. The habitation of the “Cross River Gorillas” in the world are restricted to only which two nations?
[A] Cameroon and Nigeria
[B] Argentina and Chile
[C] Cambodia and Laos
[D] Egypt and Somalia.
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Correct Answer: A [Cameroon and Nigeria]
Notes:
Cross River Gorilla is a subspecies of Western Gorilla. Its habitation is restricted to only lowland montane forests and rainforests region of Cameroon and Nigeria border, most particularly at the banks of Cross River of Nigeria. Its conservation status is classified as “Critically Endangered” as per the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
23. Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
[A] Canada
[B] Indonesia
[C] Russia
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
Canada has the longest coastline in the world. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east; the Arctic Ocean to the north and to the Pacific Ocean in the west. This coastline has a total length 0f 243042 kilometres. It occupies much of the continent of North America. Indonesia, Russia and the Philippines ranked 2nd,3rd and 4th respectively in terms of the countries wilt lost coastline in the world.
24. Which among the following statements is correct about the Great Bear Lake?
[A] It is located in Sweden
[B] It is the largest lake situated within the Arctic circle
[C] It is the largest lake entirely within a country
[D] It is the second largest in North America
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Correct Answer: B [It is the largest lake situated within the Arctic circle]
Notes:
The Great Bear Lake is located in Canada.
It is the largest lake entirely within Canada.
It is the largest lake situated within the Arctic Circle.
It is the fourth largest lake in North America
25. Which among the following mountains is the source for the rivers Danube and Rhine?
[A] Alps
[B] Rockies
[C] Appalachians
[D] Andes
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Correct Answer: A [Alps]
Notes:
Alps are a folded mountain ranges in Europe. Mount Blanc is one of the important peaks in Alps. Alps are a source for the rivers Danube, Rhine, etc.
26. Where is Mount Kilimanjaro located?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Russia
[C] Tanzania
[D] Libya
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Correct Answer: C [Tanzania]
Notes:
Mount Kilimajaro, Tanzania is the tallest mountain in Africa. It is made up of extinct volcanoes. Uhuru is the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.
27. Mount Kosciuszko is located in which among the following continents?
[A] Australia
[B] Europe
[C] Antarctic
[D] South America
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Correct Answer: A [Australia]
Notes:
Moutn Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in the Australian continent. It’s summit is 2228 metres above sea level. It is located in New South Wales, Australia.
28. Which pass is located at the trijunction of India, China and Nepal borders?
[A] Mana Pass
[B] Lipu Lekh Pass
[C] Shipki La
[D] Jelep La
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Correct Answer: B [Lipu Lekh Pass]
Notes:
The Lipu Lekh Pass is located at the trijunction of Uttarakhand (India), Tibet (China) and Nepal borders. This pass is used by pilgrims to Kailash-Mansarowar.
29. In which among the following layers of the earth’s atmosphere does the International Space Station and other satellites orbit?
[A] Troposphere
[B] Stratosphere
[C] Thermosphere
[D] Exosphere
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Correct Answer: C [Thermosphere]
Notes:
The Thermosphere is located between 80 and 400 km above the mesopause. It contains electrically charged particles known as ions. It is therefore known as Ionosphere. The temperature here starts increasing with heights. Radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by this layer. The International Space Station and other satellites orbit in this layer. Auroras are observed in the lower parts of this layer.
30. Which is the largest desert in Argentina?
[A] Atacama
[B] Patagonian
[C] Great Basin
[D] Sonoran
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Correct Answer: B [Patagonian]
Notes:
The Patagonian desert also known as the Patagonian Steppe, is the largest desert in Argentina. It is the 8th largest desert in the world. It occupies an area of 673,000 square kilometres.