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. Which two nations are involved in the “Scarborough Shoal Standoff’?
[A] China and the Philippines
[B] China and Vietnam
[C] China and Japan
[D] China and South Korea
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Correct Answer: A [China and the Philippines]
Notes:
China and the Philippines are the two nations involved in the Scarborough Shoal Standoff of 2012. As of now, two nations decided to de-escalate tensions on mutually agreeable terms. Until 2012, the shoal was administered by the Philippines.
23. Which among the following mountain passes is correctly matched?
[A] Sencotta Gap – Connects Madurai city in Tamil Nadu with Kottayam district in Kerala
[B] Bhor Ghat – Connects Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu to Palakkad in Kerela.
[C] Pal Ghat – Connects Mumbai to Nashik.
[D] Thal Ghat – Connects Mumbai to Pune
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Correct Answer: A [Sencotta Gap – Connects Madurai city in Tamil Nadu with Kottayam district in Kerala]
Notes:The Bhor Ghat near Khandala, connects Mumbai to Pune. It is located at an elevation of four hundred and forty-one meters’ elevation above sea level.
The Pal Ghat (Palakkad Pass), a mountain pass, is located between Nilgiri Hills in the north and Anaimalai Hills towards the south. It connects Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu to Palakkad in Kerela.
The Thal Ghat also called as Thul Ghat or Kasara Ghat connects Mumbai to Nashik. It is one of the four major routes, rail and road routes, leading into Mumbai.
24. The Nullarbor Plain is located in which among the following countries?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Iran
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: D [Australia]
Notes:
The Nullarbor Plain is located in southern Australia on the coastline of the Great Australian Bight. It is an area of flat and dry land. It is the world’s largest single piece of limestone, and occupies an area of about 200,000 square kilometres.
25. Which among the following deserts is located in Turkmenistan?
[A] Gobi
[B] Kalahari
[C] Karakum
[D] Patagonian
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Correct Answer: C [Karakum]
Notes:
The Karakum desert is a desert in Central Asia. It covers 70% of the area of Turkmenistan. It covers an area of 350,000 square kilometres.
26. The Namib desert is located in which among the following countries?
- Rwanda
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Angola
Which among the following statements is/are correct:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 4
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Namib desert is a coastal desert in Southern Africa. It stretches along the Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. It occupies an area of around 80,950 square kilometres.
27. What is a law stating that Coriolis forces deflect winds to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere called?
[A] Boyle’s Law
[B] Zeroth Law
[C] Ferrel’s Law
[D] Hooke’s Law
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Correct Answer: C [Ferrel’s Law]
Notes:
The effect of rotation of earth on direction of winds is called the Coriolis effect. It causes deflection in the direction of winds. The winds blowing in the Northern Hemisphere are deflected to their right and those blowing in the Southern Hemisphere to their left under the Coriolis effect. This principle of deflection is called Ferrel’s Law.
28. Which among the following is not a Planetary wind?
[A] Trade Winds
[B] Monsoons
[C] Easterlies
[D] Westerlies
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Correct Answer: B [Monsoons ]
Notes:Permanent winds are the planetary winds which blow extensively over continents and oceans. Permanent winds or Planetary winds include:
Trade winds
Easterlies
Westerlies
Monsoons are seasonal winds that change their direction in different seasons.
29. Where does the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone occur?
[A] Near the Equator
[B] Near The Tropic of Cancer
[C] Near the Poles
[D] Near The Tropic of Capricorn
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Correct Answer: A [Near the Equator]
Notes:
ITCZ or the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone is the Zone of Convergence of the trade winds and tropical air masses present near the Equator. It is known to shift with the apparent migration of the sun. . It is fluctuating and oscillating line characterized by low pressure, rainfall and cloudiness.
30. Which among the following are the deepest parts of the ocean?
[A] Continental Shelf
[B] Continental Slope
[C] Mid-oceanic Ridges
[D] Oceanic Trenches
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Correct Answer: D [Oceanic Trenches]
Notes:
Oceanic Deeps or Trenches are the deepest parts of the oceans. They are comparatively steep-sided and have narrow basins. They are associated with active volcanoes and strong earthquakes.