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 among the following is/are correct about Coral Bleaching?

  1. El Nino elevates the sea temperature and destroys coral reefs.
  2. Over-fishing, pollution from agricultural and industrial runoff, coral mining, development of industrial areas near coral ecosystems adversely impact corals.

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[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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22. What is the terrestrial part of the Biosphere called?
[A] Ecosystem
[B] Ecotone
[C] Biome
[D] Ecotype

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23. What are people living in the tundra region of America and Greenland called?
[A] Sinic
[B] Ainu
[C] Eskimo
[D] Papuans

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24. Which among the following is/are the features of the Mongoloid race?

  1. They have yellowish or light wheatish skin.
  2. They generally have the typical woolly hair.
  3. They have small, almond-shaped eyes.

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[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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25. The “Danakil Desert” is a desert that spreads among which countries?
[A] Brazil, Colombia, Panama
[B] Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina
[C] Ethiopia, Eritrea,Djibouti
[D] Libya, Niger,Chad

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26. The “Scott’s Head Pinnacle” diving site is located in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] The Bahamas
[C] Dominica
[D] Portugal

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27. Migration is highly selective from which among the following aspects?

  1. Age
  2. Sex
  3. Technical Skills

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[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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28. Which among the following is/are the characteristics of Mediterranean Agriculture?

  1. Mild Rainy Summer
  2. Mountain Topography 
  3. Fruit Crops

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[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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29. Which among the following is/are the characteristics of Coal?

  1. Energy Mineral
  2. Biotic Mineral
  3. Metallic Mineral
  4. Non-Ferrous Mineral

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[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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30. Anthracite, Bituminous, lignite are types of which among the following minerals?
[A] Iron
[B] Bauxite
[C] Coal
[D] Aluminium

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