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 mountain ranges extend from Kazakhstan to northern China?
[A] Altai
[B] Andes
[C] Atlas
[D] Vosges
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Correct Answer: A [Altai ]
Notes:
The Altai mountain range in Central Asia, is a young folded mountain range which extends from Kazakhstan to northern China. The Belukha Mountain is the highest peak in Altai.
22. Which among the following pairs of plains is/are correctly matched?
- Carrizo plains – United States
- Salisbury plains – Australia
- Canterburry plains – New Zealand
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: A [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:The Carrizo plains “the place of rabbits” is located in California, United States. It is a plain in North America. The San Andreas Fault runs along the northeast side of the plain.
The Salisbury plains are located in the central southern England. They cover an area upto 780 sq.km. It is famous for its rich archaeology, including Avebury and Stonehenge, which are a joint World Heritage Site.
Canterbury Plains is an area in New Zealand. It is centred in the Mid Canterbury to the south of the city of Christchurch in the Canterbury region.
23. 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.
24. In which nation “Plitvice Lakes National Park”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located?
[A] France
[B] Croatia
[C] Greece
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Croatia]
Notes:
Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Croatia. It is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Croatia. This national park houses several cascade lakes which collectively forms the Korana River. It is bounded by Mala Kapela Mountain and Pljesvica Mountain within the Dinaric Alps.
25. In which nation “Guaniguanico Mountain Range” is located?
[A] Armenia
[B] Cuba
[C] Canada
[D] Belgium
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Correct Answer: B [Cuba]
Notes:
Guaniguanico Mountain Range is a mountain range located in western Cuba. It is also known as Cordillera de Guaniguanico. The highest peak of this range is Pan de Guajaibon. It houses Sierra del Rosario and Sierra de Los Organos mountains and the San Diego River which divides the two. It also houses the Vinales Valley.
26. Which among the following is/are warm ocean currents in the Pacific Ocean?
- California current
- Oyashio current
- North Pacific Drift
- Humboldt current
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2, & 3
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 3]
Notes:
Warm Ocean Currents in Pacific Ocean:
North Equatorial Current
South Equatorial Current
Counter Equatorial Current
Kuroshio System
East Australia Current
North Pacific Drift
Cold Ocean Currents in pacific ocean:
Oyashio Current
California Current
Peruvian or Humboldt Current
27. In which among the following continents is the oceanic climate dominant?
[A] Asia
[B] North America
[C] Europe
[D] Africa
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Correct Answer: C [Europe]
Notes:
An oceanic climate is also known as a marine climate or temperate oceanic climate. It typically lacks a dry season, as precipitation is more evenly dispersed throughout the year. Oceanic climates are most dominant in Europe, where they spread much farther inland than in other continents.
28. What is the volume of water which can be held within a soil called?
[A] Fertility
[B] Permeability
[C] Porosity
[D] Lineation
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Correct Answer: C [Porosity]
Notes:
Porosity – The volume of water which can be held within a soil is called its porosity. It is expressed as a ratio of volume of voids (pores) to the total volume of the material.
29. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Temperate Deciduous Biome?
- Precipitation in this biome happens year round.
- Bamboo, Sal, Shisham, Sandalwood, Khair, Kusum, Mulberry are commercially important species.
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:
Temperate Deciduous Forests can be found in the eastern part of the United States and Canada, most of Europe and parts of China and Japan. Temperate deciduous forests get between 30 and 60 inches of precipitation a year. Precipitation in this biome happens year round. Three main types of trees are characteristic of these forests: northern hardwood, central hardwood, and southeast pine and oak.
30. What type of farming is practiced in areas where there is no dearth of rainwater for the production of crops?
[A] Precision Farming
[B] Irrigation Farming
[C] Humid Farming
[D] Dry Farming
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Correct Answer: C [Humid Farming ]
Notes:
Humid farming – This type of farming is practiced in areas where there is no dearth of rainwater for the production of crops.
Problems of water logging and drainage and soil erosion are present in the heavy rainfall areas.
