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 Era is known as the “Age of Reptiles”?
[A] Cenozoic
[B] Paleozoic
[C] Mesozoic
[D] Mesoproterozoic
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Correct Answer: C [Mesozoic]
Notes:
The Mesozoic Era began 251 million years ago. Surviving reptiles and amphibians evolved into many other species (like dinosaurs), hence the “Age of Reptiles”.
22. What is the percentage of the sedimentary rock cover of the Continents of the earth’s surface?
[A] 73 %
[B] 5 %
[C] 25 %
[D] 50 %
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Correct Answer: A [73 %]
Notes:
Sedimentary rocks makeup only 8 % of the volume of Earth’s crust. And the percentage of the sedimentary rock cover of the continents is almost 73 % of the earth’s surface.
23. Which among the following statements about Weathering is/are correct?
- Weathering is the disintegration of rocks, soil, and minerals under the influence of physical and chemical agents.
- Weathering is an in-situ process
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: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Weathering is the disintegration of rocks, soil, and minerals under the influence of physical and chemical agents. As there is no or little movement of materials, weathering is an in-situ or on-site process.
24. Which among the following are isolated hills with vertical sides and a flat top?
[A] Inselberg
[B] Arete
[C] Butte
[D] Bornhardt
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Correct Answer: C [Butte]
Notes:
Butte, is an isolated hill with vertical sides and relatively flat top. The french word ‘butte’ means a “small hill”.
25. Which among the following terms is not associated with a sinkhole?
[A] Cenote
[B] Doline
[C] Swallet
[D] Mogote
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Correct Answer: D [Mogote]
Notes:
Karst landforms are a type of topography formed due to dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, dolomite and gypsum.
A sinkhole also known as swallet, doline, cenote, or swallow hole is a depression in the ground caused by the surface layer. Mogote is a steep sided residual hill of limestone, dolomite or marble.
26. Which among the following statements is correct about Bluff?
[A] It is an isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small relatively flat top
[B] It is the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks
[C] It is a vertical or near vertical rock face of substantial height
[D] It is the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks
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Correct Answer: C [It is a vertical or near vertical rock face of substantial height]
Notes:
Bluff also called as a Cliff is a vertical or near vertical rock face of substantial height. They are common on the coasts and mountainous regions.
27. The Madriu Perafita Claror Valley is located in which of the following nations?
[A] Switzerland
[B] Germany
[C] Andorra
[D] Monaco
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Correct Answer: C [Andorra]
Notes:
The Madriu Perafita Claror Valley is Andorra’s largest natural park. It is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. It takes up 9% of the country. It is made up of glaciers, wooded valleys, wide green pastures and rocky mountains.
28. Which country’s first national park is “Banff National Park”?
[A] USA
[B] United Kngdom
[C] Canada
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [Canada]
Notes:
Banff National Park is Canada’s first national park. It houses Rocky Mountains peaks and turquoise glacial lakes. It is a part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. It can also be called Canada’s oldest national park, established in 1885. It houses the Valley of Ten Peaks. This national park has a subarctic climate with montane, subalpine and alpine ecoregions.
29. Which among the following coastal cities and their location is/are correctly matched?
- Istanbul – Turkey
- Miami – Florida, US
- Perth – Hawaii
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Istanbul, a popular coastal city in Turkey is famous for the Blue Mosque and Turkish Baths.
The coastal city of Miami is located in the state of Florida, US. It is called the Magic City. It is one of the most popular beaches in the world.
The coastal city Perth is the capital of Western Australia. It has beautiful beaches, national parks and wildlife protected areas. It is famous for its annual music festivals.
30. Which among the following coastal cities is located in Norway?
[A] Halong Bay
[B] Lofoten Islands
[C] Great Ocean Road
[D] Big Sur
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Correct Answer: B [Lofoten Islands]
Notes:
The Lofoten Islands is regarded as the world’s most beautiful Archipelagos. It is located where the Northern Norway meets the Arctic Circle.
