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 passes are not located in Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Bom Di La
[B] Chankan
[C] Dihang
[D] Nathu La
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Correct Answer: D [Nathu La]
Notes:
The Nathu La Pass is located in Sikkim. It forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient silk route. It is one of the trading border posts between India and China.
22. What volume of the Earth’s atmosphere does nitrogen constitute?
[A] 21 %
[B] 50 %
[C] 78 %
[D] 10 %
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Correct Answer: C [78 % ]
Notes:
Nitrogen and Oxygen are the two main gases in the atmosphere. they make up 99 % of the atmosphere. Nitrogen alone accounts for 78 % of the total atmospheric volume. It is an important constituent of all organic compounds.
23. Which is the lowermost layer of the earth’s atmosphere?
[A] Lithosphere
[B] Troposphere
[C] Thermosphere
[D] Exosphere
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Correct Answer: B [Troposphere]
Notes:
Troposphere is the lowermost layer of the earth’s atmosphere. The height of troposphere is about 18 km on the equator and 8 km on the poles. The thickness of the troposphere is greatest at the equator. It contains dust particles and water vapour. This layer is called ‘changing sphere’ or troposphere because the air never remains static in this layer.
24. Which is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere?
[A] Troposphere
[B] Stratosphere
[C] Thermosphere
[D] Exosphere
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Correct Answer: D [Exosphere]
Notes:
The Exosphere is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. It extends beyond the ionosphere above a height of about 400 km. The air is extremely rarefied in this layer. The temperature gradually increases through this layer as it is exposed to direct sunlight. This layer coincides with space.
25. In which nation “Livingstone Falls” is located?
[A] Canada
[B] Malaysia
[C] Democratic Republic of Congo
[D] Bolivia
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Correct Answer: C [Democratic Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Livingstone Falls is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a series of rapids on the lower course of the Congo River which is downstream from Pool Malebo. It is located in western equatorial African region. One of the later portions of the Livingstone Falls is Inga Falls, which is on the Congo River. There a proposal, as of 2014, to construct the largest hydro-electric power generating facility on earth in the Inga Falls.
26. Which two nations share the location of “Dinara Mountain Range”?
[A] Belgium and Luxembourg
[B] Switzerland and Austria
[C] Peru and Brazil
[D] Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Correct Answer: D [Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina]
Notes:
Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina share the location of Dinara Mountain Range. It is a part of the Dinaric Alps. The mountain range is composed of limestone and dolomite. This mountain range houses Ujilica Mountain, Troglav Mountain (the highest peak of the range) and Kamesnica Mountain. This mountain range is endemic to the endangered species of the Balkan snow vole.
27. Where is the Wyville Thomson Ridge located?
[A] Atlantic Ocean
[B] Pacific Ocean
[C] Indian Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
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Correct Answer: A [Atlantic Ocean ]
Notes:
The Wyville Thomson Ridge is a bathymetric feature of the North Atlantic Ocean floor, located between the Faroe Islands and Scotland. It is approximately 20km wide and 70km long.
28. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Atolls?
- An atoll is a roughly circular oceanic reef system surrounding a large central lagoon.
- Atolls are far more common in the Atlantic than any other ocean.
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:
An atoll is a roughly circular (annular) oceanic reef system surrounding a large (and often deep) central lagoon.
The lagoon has a depth 80-150 metres and may be joined with sea water through a number of channels cutting across the reef. Atolls are far more common in the Pacific than any other ocean.
29. In which nation “Isla de la Juventud” is located?
[A] Portugal
[B] Mexico
[C] Cuba
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: C [Cuba ]
Notes:
Isla de la Juventud, also known as the Isle of Youth, is the second-largest Cuban Island. It forms part of the Canarreos Archipelago, one of the four main archipelagos of Cuba. It is a place famous for frequent hurricanes. It houses Presidio Modelo prison.
30. What is the general distribution of winds in the lower atmosphere called?
[A] Cyclones
[B] Planetary winds
[C] Jet streams
[D] Loo
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Correct Answer: B [Planetary winds]
Notes:
The general distribution of winds in the lower atmosphere is called as Planetary winds.
The planetary winds are permanent winds that blow from one pressure belt to the other. Accordingly, they have been divided into – Tradewinds, Westerlies and Polar Easterlies
