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 the landform that descends towards a valley floor or coastline from a higher elevation ending in an inverted-V face?
[A] Truncated Spur
[B] Tor
[C] Barkhans
[D] Hogback
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Correct Answer: A [Truncated Spur]
Notes:
Truncated spurs are erosional landforms. It is a ridge which descends towards a valley floor from a higher elevation ending in an inverted-V face.
22. What are angular, sharply pointed mountainous peak found in glacial areas called?
[A] Horn
[B] Tor
[C] Arete
[D] Esker
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Correct Answer: A [Horn]
Notes:
Pyramidal peak or glacial horns are angular, sharply pointed mountainous peaks found in glacial areas.
23. What is a low area lying between hills often with a river running through it called?
[A] Trench
[B] Waterfall
[C] Valley
[D] Moraine
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Correct Answer: C [Valley]
Notes:
Valley is a low area lying between hills, often with a river running through it. It is also called a dale. It is depression that is longer than it is wide.
24. The Chumbi Valley forms the Chinese border with which of the two nations?
[A] India and Nepal
[B] India and Bangladesh
[C] India and Bhutan
[D] India and Pakistan
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Correct Answer: C [India and Bhutan]
Notes:
Chumbi Valley lies in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It lies on the southern side of Himalayas. It forms the Chinese border with India and Bhutan. The Chumbi valley is connected to Sikkim, India via Nathu La and Jelep La passes.
25. “Debundscha”, one of the five rainiest places in the world, is located in which nation?
[A] Brazil
[B] Cameroon
[C] Uganda
[D] Zimbabwe
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Correct Answer: B [Cameroon]
Notes:
Debundscha is located in Cameroon. It is located at the foothills of Mount Cameroon facing the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the five rainiest places in the world in which others are Lloro(Colombia), Mawsynram(India), the Big Bog(Hawaiian Islands) and Cherrapunji(India). It is located in equator giving it a year-round hot and humid climate.
26. Which nation houses the longest freshwater beach in the world?
[A] Canada
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
Canada houses the longest freshwater beach in the world, the Wasaga Beach. It is a famous summer tourist destination. It lies adjacent to Georgian Bay, The Blue Mountains. This beach forms the mouth of the Nottawasaga River. This beach is a popular destination of all kinds of winter sports activities such as snowmobiling and skiing.
27. Which two nations control the “Tierra del Fuego” archipelago?
[A] Mexico and Cuba
[B] Argentina and Chile
[C] Brazil and Panama
[D] Portugal and Spain
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Correct Answer: B [Argentina and Chile]
Notes:
Argentina and Chile control the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago located across the Strait of Magellan in the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. This archipelago houses Cape Horn and Diego Ramirez Islands. Argentina controls the eastern half of the archipelago whereas Chile controls the western half of this archipelago.
28. Which among the following Delta’s is nicknamed as the Green Delta?
[A] Euphrates Delta
[B] Ganges Delta
[C] Fly Delta
[D] Mackenzie Delta
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Correct Answer: B [Ganges Delta]
Notes:
Ganga Delta is a river delta in the Bengal region. It consists of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West bengal. It is one of the most fertile regions of the world. it is therefore called as the Green Delta.
29. Which is the highest mountain in South America?
[A] Mt. Kilimanjaro
[B] Mt. Mckinley
[C] Mt. Aconcagua
[D] Mt. Elbrus
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Correct Answer: C [Mt. Aconcagua]
Notes:
Mt. Aconcagua in the Andes is the highest mountain in South American continent. It is 6960 metres above sea level. It is located in Argentina.
30. In which ocean the “Nicholas Channel” is located?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Atlantic Ocean
[C] Arctic Ocean
[D] Southern Ocean
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Correct Answer: B [Atlantic Ocean]
Notes:
Nicholas Channel is located in the Atlantic Ocean coast of northeastern Cuba. This channel separates Cuba from the southwestern islands of the Bahamas. This channel is bordered by the Straits of Florida to the west and Cay Sal Bank to the north and the Saban-Camaguey Archipelago to the south.
