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. The coastal city of Dublin is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Sweden
[B] France
[C] New Zealand
[D] Ireland

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22. Mt. Muztag is the highest peak in which among the following mountain ranges?
[A] Kunlun
[B] Vosges
[C] Hindukush
[D] Atlas

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23. Which pass connects Sikkim with Tibet?
[A] Jelep La
[B] Nathu La
[C] Bom Di La
[D] Dihang

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24. Which is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere?
[A] Troposphere
[B] Stratosphere
[C] Thermosphere
[D] Exosphere

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25. Which is the correct sequence of the layers of the earth’s atmosphere from the innermost to the outermost?
[A] Troposphere – Stratosphere – Thermosphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere
[B] Troposphere – Thermosphere – Stratosphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere
[C] Stratosphere – Troposphere – Thermosphere – Mesosphere – Exosphere
[D] Troposphere – Stratosphere – Mesosphere – Thermosphere – Exosphere

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26. What are the local hot winds in Alps called?
[A] Loo
[B] Chinook
[C] Mistral
[D] Fohn

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27. In which nation “Escambray Mountains” are located?
[A] Cuba
[B] Mexico
[C] Canada
[D] Ireland

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28. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Tides?

  1. Tides are caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the sun, the moon and the rotation of the earth.
  2. The moon’s gravitational pull to a great extent is the major cause of the occurrence of tides.

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

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29. What are the large masses of surface water that circulate in regular patterns around the oceans called?
[A] Tides
[B] Tsunamis
[C] Ocean currents
[D] Waves

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30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Tropical Deciduous Biome?

  1. Precipitation is abundant ranging from 75 cm to 150 cm.
  2. Northern hardwood, central hardwood, and southeast pine and oak are commercially important species

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

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