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. “Chuquicamata”, the world’s biggest/largest open-pit copper mine, is located in which nation?
[A] Germany
[B] Brazil
[C] France
[D] Chile
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Correct Answer: D [Chile]
Notes:
Chuquicamata, the world’s largest open-pit copper mine by excavated volume, is located in the Antofagasta region of Chile. This mine is now owned and operated by Codelco, a Chilean state enterprise. This mine was opened in 1882. It contains porphyry copper deposits.
22. Which among the following statements is correct about the Great Ocean Road?
[A] It is known for the Fringe Festival
[B] It is known as the Marvelous city
[C] It is the world\’s largest war memorial
[D] It is a capital of Western Australia
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Correct Answer: C [It is the world\’s largest war memorial]
Notes:
The Great Ocean Road is a 243 kilometres coastal route in Australia. It is dedicated to the fallen soldiers of World War I. It is the world’s largest war memorial.
23. Which is the highest peak in the Appalachian mountains?
[A] Mt. Elbert
[B] Mt. Mitchell
[C] Mt. Blanc
[D] Mt. Aconcagua
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Correct Answer: B [Mt. Mitchell]
Notes:
The Appalachian mountain range is located in North America. It is a fold mountain rich in mineral resources. Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina, US is the highest peak of the Appalachian mountains.
24. Which is the largest plateau in America?
[A] Columbia – Snake Plateau
[B] Colorado Plateau
[C] Kimberley Plateau
[D] Mascarene Plateau
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Correct Answer: B [Colorado Plateau ]
Notes:
The Colorado Plateau, an intermontane plateau is the largest plateau in America. It lies to the western part of USA. It is divided by the Colorado river and the Grand Canyon. It is famous for Artesian wells.
25. 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.
26. Which is the correct sequence of the layers of the earth’s atmosphere from the innermost to the outermost?
[A] Troposphere – Stratosphere – Thermosphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere
[B] Troposphere – Thermosphere – Stratosphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere
[C] Stratosphere – Troposphere – Thermosphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere
[D] Troposphere – Stratosphere – Mesosphere – Thermosphere – Exosphere
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Correct Answer: D [Troposphere – Stratosphere – Mesosphere – Thermosphere – Exosphere]
Notes:
The atmosphere is divided in five layers according to the diversity of temperature and density. These 5 layers include: Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere (Ionosphere)
Exosphere
27. What are lines connecting places having equal pressure called?
[A] Isotherms
[B] Isohalines
[C] Isobars
[D] Eurytherm
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Correct Answer: C [Isobars]
Notes:
The force exerted on the surface by the column of air above it is called atmospheric pressure or air pressure. It is measured by means of an instrument called barometer. Isobars are lines connecting places having equal pressure. It is measured at any station after being reduced to sea level.
28. What type of climate is present in Mountain areas of Uttarakhand?
[A] Tundra Type
[B] Polar Type
[C] Tropical Savannah type
[D] Hot Desert Type
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Correct Answer: A [Tundra Type ]
Notes:
According to Koeppen’s climate classification system, the Mountain areas of Uttarakhand are characterised by Et (Tundra) of climate. The average temperature varies from 0 to 10°C.
29. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Arctic Ocean?
- It is the smallest and shallowest of the world’s five major oceans.
- Russia, China, Norway, Iceland, Greenland (territory of the Kingdom of Denmark), Canada and the United States border the Arctic Ocean
- It is known as the coldest of all the oceans.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world’s five major oceans. It is also known as the coldest of all the oceans.
Countries bordering the Arctic Ocean are:
Russia, Norway, Iceland, Greenland (territory of the Kingdom of Denmark), Canada and the United States.
30. How much percentage of all oceans together does the Continental Shelf comprise of?
[A] 50 %
[B] 25. 7 %
[C] 18. 2 %
[D] 7.5 %
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Correct Answer: D [7.5 %]
Notes:
Continental Shelf is the extended margin of each continent occupied by relatively shallow seas and gulfs. Continental Shelf of all oceans together cover 7.5% of the total area of the oceans.
