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 pairs of volcanic landforms is/are
not correctly matched?
- Guyot – An isolated, flat-topped underwater volcano mountain
- Hornito – Low-relief volcanic crater
- Mid-ocean ridge –Low profile volcano usually formed almost entirely of fluid lava flows
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Hornitos are conical structures built up by lava ejected through an opening in the crust of a lava flow.
Mid oceanic ridges are underwater mountain systems formed by plate tectonic spreading. It forms at divergent plate boundaries.
22. What is the name of the strait or the sea route in the southern Chile that separates South American mainland to the north and Tierra del Fuego archipelago to the south?
[A] Strait of Hormuz
[B] Strait of Gibraltar
[C] Strait of Malacca
[D] Strait of Magellan
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Correct Answer: D [Strait of Magellan]
Notes:
Strait of Magellan is the strait or the sea route in the Southern Chile that separates South American mainland to the north and Tierra del Fuego archipelago to the south. It is one of the only three natural navigable waterway passages between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean in the Southern Hemisphere, the other two are the Drake Passage and Beagle Channel.
23. Where are the Andes mountains located?
[A] South Africa
[B] Europe
[C] South America
[D] North America
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Correct Answer: C [South America ]
Notes:
The Andes Mountains in South America, are the longest mountain chain in the world. Mt. Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Andes.
24. Which pass is located at the trijunction of India, China and Nepal borders?
[A] Mana Pass
[B] Lipu Lekh Pass
[C] Shipki La
[D] Jelep La
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Correct Answer: B [Lipu Lekh Pass]
Notes:
The Lipu Lekh Pass is located at the trijunction of Uttarakhand (India), Tibet (China) and Nepal borders. This pass is used by pilgrims to Kailash-Mansarowar.
25. The Limagne Plain is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Germany
[B] Russia
[C] Spain
[D] France
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Correct Answer: D [France]
Notes:
The Limagne Plain is a large plain in the Auvergne region of France. The Limagne is a very fertile plain and is mainly an area of cereal production.
26. Which among the following is not associated with the Pacific Ocean?
[A] Albatross Plateau
[B] Challenger Deep
[C] Challenger Rise
[D] Fiji Basin
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Correct Answer: C [Challenger Rise]
Notes:
The mid-Atlantic ridge representing the zone of divergent or constructive plate margins is the most striking relief feature which having ‘S’ shape extending from Iceland to Bouvet Island. This ridge is known as Dolphin rise (north of the equator) and Challenger rise (south of the equator).
27. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Salinity of ocean water?
- Seawater density varies with temperature, degree of salinity, and depth.
- Deep water has low density.
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:
Seawater density varies with temperature, degree of salinity, and depth.
High temperature produces low density, and high salinity produces high density.
Deep water has high density because of low temperature and because of the pressure of the overlying water.
28. What disturbance is represented by the El Nino?
- Disturbance of ocean and atmospheric conditions.
- Disturbance of land and atmospheric conditions.
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:
EI Nino represents a disturbance of ocean and atmospheric conditions. It occurs at intervals of 3 to 8 years. Occurring in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the effect of the EI Nino spreads widely over the globe.
29. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Desert Biome?
- Desserts are dry or arid areas that receive less than 250 mm of rain each year.
- Deserts can be hot or cold.
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:
Desserts are dry or arid areas that receive less than 250 mm of rain each year. Deserts can be hot or cold. They contain plants and animals that are specially adapted to these extremely dry conditions.
30. Which among the following pairs of tribal groups in the Desert Biome is/are correctly matched?
- Western Sahara – Tuaregs
- Arabian Desert – Bindibus
- Kalahari – Bushmen
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:In the Desert Biome, Evaporation exceeds precipitation.
Major Tribal groups:
Western Sahara – Tuaregs
Arabian Desert – Bedouins
Kalahari – Bushmen
Australia – Bindibus
