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 landform alongside a body of water consisting of loose particles called?
[A] Erg
[B] Beach
[C] Tor
[D] Drumlin
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Correct Answer: B [Beach ]
Notes:
Lacustrine landforms are landforms associated with lakes. These landforms include:
Beach, oasis, lake, salt pan, pond, etc.
The landform alongside a body of water consisting of loose particles is called a beach.
22. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Panhole?
- It is a shallow depression or basin eroded into flat or gently sloping cohesive rock.
- They are mostly found in humid areas.
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: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Panhole is a shallow depression or basin eroded into flat or gently sloping cohesive rock. Panholes are also called as armchair hollows, weathering pans, etc. They are well developed in granitic rocks and sandstone. They are commonly found in desert environments.
23. Which among the following pairs of weathered landforms is/are correctly matched?
- Nubbin – A small and gentle hill consisting of a bedrock core dotted with rounded residual blocks.
- Panhole – A plain where the bedrock has been subject to considerable subsurface weathering
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[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 ]
Notes:
Nubbin A small and gentle hill consisting of a bedrock core dotted with rounded residual blocks is called a Nubbin. They occur in patterned groups. They are most common in granitic rocks.
Panhole is a shallow depression or basin eroded into flat or gently sloping cohesive rock. Panholes are also called as armchair hollows, weathering pans, etc. They are well developed in granitic rocks and sandstone. They are commonly found in desert environments.
24. The Tassili n’Ajjer, a mountain range, is the only natural World Heritage Site of which nation?
[A] Uganda
[B] Tunisia
[C] Morocco
[D] Algeria
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Correct Answer: D [Algeria]
Notes:
Tassili n’ Ajjer or the Plateau of Rivers is a national park in the Saharan desert, located in Algeria. It is largely composed of sandstone. It is famous for its pre-historic rock arts. It is also a Ramsar Wetland.
25. 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.
26. The Kalahari desert covers which among the following countries?
- Botswana
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Eritrea
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savannah in Southern Africa. It covers the countries: Botswana, parts of Namibia and regions of South Africa. It covers an area of 930,000 square kilometres.
27. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Pacific Ocean?
- The overall shape of the ocean is S – shaped and the average depth is 4,500 m.
- It is the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions.
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: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the Earth covering one-third area. It is the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions. The overall shape of the ocean is triangular and the average depth is 4,500 m.
28. Which among the following forces is/are involved in the formation of Tides?
- Gravitational force of Sun
- Gravitational force of moon
- Rotation of Earth
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Tide are the periodical rise and fall of the sea levels, once or twice a day.
They caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the sun, the moon and the rotation of the earth.
29. Which among the following statements is/are correct about coastal climates?
- Coastal climate is the Koppen classification of climate typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of continents.
- Oceanic climates in Europe occur mostly in Northwest Europe, from Ireland and Great Britain eastward to central Europe.
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: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
An oceanic climate is also known as a marine climate or temperate oceanic climate. The Köppen classification of climate typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of continents. It typically lacks a dry season, as precipitation is more evenly dispersed throughout the year. Oceanic climates in Europe occur mostly in Northwest Europe, from Ireland and Great Britain eastward to central Europe.
30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Grassland Biome?
- Grasslands are perfect for cropping and pasturing.
- Temperate grasslands experience warm weather all year long.
- Tropical grasslands have hot summers and cold winters.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Grasslands are perfect for cropping and pasturing because its soil runs deep and is extremely fertile.
Tropical and temperate are the two kinds of grasslands.
Tropical grasslands experience warm weather all year long while temperate grasslands have hot summers and cold winters.
