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. What is an isolated hill with steep often vertical sides and a relatively flat top called?
[A] Butte
[B] Cliff
[C] Tor
[D] Crevasse
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Correct Answer: A [Butte]
Notes:
An isolated hill with steep often vertical sides and a small and relatively flat top is called a Butte. The word Butte means a small hill.
22. The “Coma Pedrosa” is the highest mountain of which of the following nation?
[A] Monaco
[B] Vatican
[C] Andorra
[D] San Marino
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Correct Answer: C [Andorra]
Notes:
The Coma Pedrosa is the highest mountain in Andorra. It consists of rugged mountains. It lies 2493 meters above sea level. It lies in the Pyrenees mountain ranges.
23. The Nullarbor Plain is located in which among the following countries?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Iran
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: D [Australia]
Notes:
The Nullarbor Plain is located in southern Australia on the coastline of the Great Australian Bight. It is an area of flat and dry land. It is the world’s largest single piece of limestone, and occupies an area of about 200,000 square kilometres.
24. In which nation the “Old City of Dubrovnik”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located?
[A] Canada
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Croatia
[D] Armenia
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Correct Answer: C [Croatia]
Notes:
The Old City of Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Croatia. It is known as the “Pearl of Adriatic” located on the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia facing the Adriatic Sea. It was an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. It is featured by Gothic Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains.
25. Which among the following is a source region of air masses?
[A] Equatorial low pressure belt
[B] Sub – tropical high pressure belt
[C] Polar low pressure belt
[D] Sub – tropical low pressure belt
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Correct Answer: B [Sub – tropical high pressure belt]
Notes:
The homogenous surfaces, over which air masses form, are called the source regions.
The main source regions are the high pressure belts in the sub tropics (giving rise to tropical air masses) and around the poles (the source for polar air masses).
The source region should be slightly at high pressure.
26. The Challenger Deep is located in which among the following oceans?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Atlantic Ocean
[C] Indian Ocean
[D] Southern Ocean
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Correct Answer: A [Pacific Ocean ]
Notes:
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the Earth covering one-third area. The overall shape of the ocean is triangular and the average depth is 4,500 m.
Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, located in the western north Pacific, is the deepest point in the world, reaching a depth of 10,928 meters
27. In which hemisphere is the Indian Ocean situated?
- Western
- Eastern
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: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the world’s oceanic divisions. It covers 19.8% of the water on Earth’s surface. All of the Indian Ocean is in the Eastern Hemisphere and the centre of the Eastern Hemisphere, the 90th meridian east, passes through the Ninety East Ridge.
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. 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.
30. The “Faroe Islands” are located in which ocean?
[A] North Pacific Ocean
[B] South Pacific Ocean
[C] North Atlantic Ocean
[D] South Atlantic Ocean
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Correct Answer: C [North Atlantic Ocean]
Notes:
The Faroe Islands are located in the North Atlantic Ocean. The Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory of Denmark. It is located in between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The capital of the Faroe Islands is Torshavn. It lies north-northwest of Scotland and located halfway between Norway and Iceland.
