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 landforms is a Fluvial landform ?
[A] Inselberg
[B] Cirque
[C] Ait
[D] Arete
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Correct Answer: C [Ait]
Notes:
Ait is a small island formed due to the deposition of sediments in water. The river islands found on river Thames and its tributaries in England are called as Aits.
22. Which among the following statements is not correct about Plunge pool?
[A] It is a deep depression in a stream bed at the base of a waterfall
[B] It is created by the erosional forces of cascading water
[C] They occur at the mature stage of the river development
[D] They are often very deep, generally related to the height of fall and the volume of water,
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Correct Answer: C [They occur at the mature stage of the river development]
Notes:
Plunge pool or waterfall lake is a deep depression in the stream bed at the base of the waterfall. It is created by the erosional force of the cascading water. They occur at the youthful stage of the river development.
23. What is a body of water with surface water flowing within the bed and banks of a channel called?
[A] Meander
[B] Floodplain
[C] Waterfall
[D] Stream
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Correct Answer: D [Stream]
Notes:
Stream is the body of water with the surface water flowing within the bed and banks of a channel. The study of streams and waterways is called as surface hydrology.
24. What tributary stream runs parallel to and within the floodplain of a larger river for considerable distance, before eventually joining it called?
[A] Yazoo stream
[B] Lahars
[C] Thalweg
[D] River stream
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Correct Answer: A [Yazoo stream ]
Notes:
Yazoo stream is a type of a tributary stream running parallel to and within the floodplain of a large river for a considerable distance and then eventually joins it.
25. 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.
26. Rift valley is associated to which among the following landforms?
[A] Fluvial landform
[B] Glacial landform
[C] Tectonic landform
[D] Karst landform
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Correct Answer: C [Tectonic landform ]
Notes:
Rift valley is a type of a tectonic landform. It is a linear lowland formed by a tectonic rift or fault. It is formed on a divergent plate boundary.
27. The “Kagera Waterfalls” is located in which nation?
[A] Uganda
[B] Tanzania
[C] Burundi
[D] Nigeria
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Correct Answer: C [Burundi]
Notes:
The Chutes de la Kagera, also known as Kagera Waterfalls, is a series of waterfalls located in Burundi. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This waterfall has three landings.
28. Which nation is geographically related to “Ennedi Plateau”?
[A] Botswana
[B] Chad
[C] Zimbabwe
[D] Uganda
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Correct Answer: B [Chad]
Notes:
Chad is geographically related to Ennedi Plateau. It is located in north-eastern Chad. It is a part of the Sahelian region. The “Ennedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape” got inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This area is famous for its large collection of rock art.
29. Which nation houses the “Li River”?
[A] Japan
[B] South Korea
[C] China
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
Li River, also known as Li Jiang, is located in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. It is part of the Xijiang River system in the Pearl River Basin. This river houses “Li River Cruises”, one of the most prominent tourist attractions of China.
30. Which is the deepest lake in North America?
[A] Great Bear Lake
[B] Lake Superior
[C] Lake Ontario
[D] Great Slave Lake
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Correct Answer: D [Great Slave Lake ]
Notes:
The Great Slave Lake is located in Canada.
It is the deepest lake in North America at 614 metres
It is the tenth-largest lake in the world
