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. Which sea is located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula?
[A] East Sea
[B] Sea of Okhotsk
[C] Yellow Sea
[D] Sulu Sea
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Correct Answer: C [Yellow Sea]
Notes:
The Yellow Sea is located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula. It is an extension of the East China Sea, which lies in the Pacific Ocean. This sea got its name from the sand grains that descends into its waters from the Gobi Desert Sandstorms, which makes its waters having a golden yellow colour. It is bordered by China to the west and the coast of North Korea and South Korea to the east. Since 2018, this sea serves as the location of peace zones between North Korea and South Korea.
22. Which is the largest lake in Antarctica?
[A] Lake Vostok
[B] Lake Onega
[C] Lake Titicaca
[D] Lake Taymyr
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Correct Answer: A [Lake Vostok]
Notes:
Lake Vostok is the largest lake in Antarctica. It is a sub glacial rift lake. It is the 6th largest lake by volume.
23. Which is the highest peak in the Vosges?
[A] Mt. Muztag
[B] Mt. Grand Ballon
[C] Mt. Kennedy
[D] Mt. Trich Mir
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Correct Answer: B [Mt. Grand Ballon]
Notes:
The Vosges mountain range is located in the Eastern France, Europe. Mt. Grand Ballon is the highest peak in the Vosges. The Vosges mountain range is famous for cultivation of grapes and manufacture of wines.
24. Which among the following plateaus is located in Germany?
[A] Bavarian
[B] Ahaggar
[C] Iberian
[D] Antolian
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Correct Answer: A [Bavarian ]
Notes:
The Bavarian in Germany is also known as ‘ Alpine Foreland’. It is formed under the influence of ice ages. It has a rich variety of landforms.
25. Which among the following layers of the Earth’s atmosphere is electrically charged?
[A] Troposphere
[B] Mesosphere
[C] Stratosphere
[D] Thermosphere
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Correct Answer: D [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.
26. Which is the largest desert in the world?
[A] Sahara
[B] Arctic
[C] Antarctic
[D] Gobi
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Correct Answer: C [Antarctic]
Notes:
The Antarctic desert in the continent Antarctica is the largest desert in the world. It is largest cold desert in the world. It has an area of 1,38,29,430 sq.km.
27. What is the Zone of Convergence of the trade winds and tropical air masses called?
[A] Westerlies
[B] ITCZ
[C] Easterlies
[D] Jet streams
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Correct Answer: B [ITCZ]
Notes:
ITCZ or the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone is the Zone of Convergence of the trade winds and tropical air masses. 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.
28. What is an accumulation or grouping of tiny water droplets and ice crystals that are suspended in the earth’s atmosphere?
[A] Humidity
[B] Cloud
[C] Hail
[D] Condensation
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Correct Answer: B [Cloud]
Notes:
Cloud is an accumulation or grouping of tiny water droplets and ice crystals that are suspended in the earth’s atmosphere. They are formed when the air becomes saturated or filled with water vapour.
29. On what basis did Koeppen classified the climates of different regions of the world?
- Latitude
- Altitude
- Vegetation
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
Koeppen’s classification of Climatic Regions is an empirical classification based on mean annual and mean monthly temperature and precipitation data. He identified a close relationship between the distribution of vegetation and climate. He selected certain values of temperature and precipitation and related them to the distribution of vegetation and used these values for classifying the climates.
30. Which among the following pairs of Koeppen’s climate classification is/are correctly matched?
- BS – Steppe Climate
- Aw – Tropical rainforest
- Af – Tropical Savannah
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Koeppen climate classification system recognizes five major climatic types and each type is designated by a capital letter- A, B, C, D, E, and H.
A, C, D, E are considered as Humid whereas B is considered as Dry.
The group A is recognised as Tropical climate.
The letter code Aw represents Tropical Savannah climate.
The letter code Af represents Tropical Rainforests (No dry season).
