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 country has the world’s longest tram/light rail line currently in service?
[A] Russia
[B] Belgium
[C] India
[D] Australia

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22. Which nation houses “Banfora Cascades”?
[A] Burkina Faso
[B] South Africa
[C] Liberia
[D] Sudan

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23. Which geographical feature of Africa is associated with Burundi?
[A] Sahara Desert
[B] Ethiopian Highlands
[C] Swahili Coast
[D] African Great Lakes Region

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24. Which nation houses the “Guelta d’Archei”?
[A] Egypt
[B] Morocco
[C] Chad
[D] Angola

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25. Which is the second highest plateau in the world?
[A] Tibetan Plateau
[B] Colorado Plateau
[C] Deosai Plateau
[D] Mexican Plateau

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26. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Air masses?

  1. They develop over a heterogeneous area, when air remains for a sufficiently long time.
  2. The regions over which air masses form are called source regions

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

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27. Which among the following groups in Koeppen’s climate classification is referred as the climate of Highland region?
[A] A
[B] B
[C] E
[D] H

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28. What are water movements which are caused by the meteorological effects called?
[A] Tides
[B] Surges
[C] Storms
[D] Tornadoes

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29. Which among the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

  1. Apogee – Moon’s orbit is farthest from the earth.
  2. Aphelion – The earth is closest to the sun.

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

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30. Which among the following is/are cold currents in the Indian Ocean?

  1. Somali current
  2. West Australian current
  3. Agulhas current
  4. Mozambique current

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

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