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 are the pieces of rocks at the bottom of a rock fall called?
[A] Lahars
[B] Loo
[C] Talus
[D] Chinook
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Correct Answer: C [Talus]
Notes:
ass wasting is the process whereby weathered material is moved downslope under the immediate influence of gravity. Talus or scree slope are the pieces of rocks at the bottom of a rock fall.
22. Which among the following landforms is also called as a coastal bench?
[A] Tor
[B] Delta
[C] Wave cut platform
[D] Meanders
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Correct Answer: C [Wave cut platform]
Notes:
Wave cut platforms also called as coastal benches or shore platforms, are erosional landforms formed at the base of the sea cliff along the shoreline.
23. What is a flat-topped steep-sided volcano formed when lava erupts through a thick glacier or ice sheet?
[A] Tuya
[B] Caldera
[C] Dike
[D] Guyot
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Correct Answer: A [Tuya]
Notes:
A flat-topped, steep-sided volcano formed when lava erupts through a thick glacier or ice sheet is called a Tuya. They are confined to regions covered by glaciers and had active volcanism.
24. 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.
25. In which mountain ranges, the country Andorra is located?
[A] Alps
[B] Cantabrian
[C] Pyrenees
[D] Vosges
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Correct Answer: C [Pyrenees]
Notes:
Andorra is located in the eastern Pyrenees mountain ranges. The Pyrenees is a mountain range between the Iberian Peninsula and France. The highest point is Aneto. Along with Andorra, the mountain ranges also houses France and Spain.
26. Which one of the following mountains is the national symbol of Armenia?
[A] Mount Ararat
[B] Mount Ural
[C] Mount Elbrus
[D] Mount Alps
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Correct Answer: A [Mount Ararat]
Notes:
Mount Ararat is the national symbol of Armenia. It is depicted in their national emblem “Coat of Arms of Armenia”. Armenians regard it as their symbol of the land. Unfortunately, due to Turkish occupation, Mount Ararat is now located in Turkey. Historically, it was part of Armenia.
27. Which nation houses “Wouri Estuary”?
[A] Nigeria
[B] Cameroon
[C] Gabon
[D] Zimbabwe
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Correct Answer: B [Cameroon]
Notes:
Wouri Estuary is also known as Cameroon Estuary. It is a tidal estuary. It is an interface for the several rivers of Cameroon that drain its waters to Bight of Biafra, Gulf of Guinea. This estuary is famous for its mangrove forests. It lies to the east of Mount Cameroon. It is home to Cameroon Ghost Shrimp, from which the country got its name.
28. Mt. Elbrus is located in which among the following continents?
[A] North America
[B] South America
[C] Africa
[D] Europe
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Correct Answer: D [Europe]
Notes:
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain on the European continent. It is 5642 metres above sea level. It is located in Russia.
29. Which among the following mountain passes is located in the Pir Panjal Range?
[A] Dihang
[B] Banihal
[C] Bom Di La
[D] Niti
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Correct Answer: B [Banihal]
Notes:
The Banihal Pass (Jawahar Tunnel) is a popular pass in Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in the Pir- Panjal Range. It connects Banihal with Qazigund.
30. Which two countries share the location of “Talamanca Mountain Range”?
[A] Russia and Ukraine
[B] France and Switzerland
[C] Costa Rica and Panama
[D] United States of America and Mexico
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Correct Answer: C [Costa Rica and Panama]
Notes:
Costa Rica and Panama share the location of Talamanca Mountain Range. Its native name is “Cordillera de Talamanca”. The highest point of this mountain range is “Cerro Chirripo” which is located in the Costa Rican side of the mountain range. Cerro Chirripo is 3820 metres high above sea level. It is included in the La Amistad International Park. Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves is designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site. This mountain range is covered by the Talamanca montane forests which houses Baird’s Tapir, Puma, Jaguar and Tabasara Rain Frogs.
