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 is the tallest active volcano in Europe?
[A] Mount Pinatubo
[B] Krakatoa
[C] Mount Vesuvius
[D] Mount Etna

Show Answer

22. With which nation Nicaragua has ownership dispute over the waters of San Juan River?
[A] Uruguay
[B] Colombia
[C] Costa Rica
[D] Venezuela

Show Answer

23. Which among the following clouds are capable of forming halos?
[A] Cumulus
[B] Cirrostratus
[C] Altocumulus
[D] Nimbostratus

Show Answer

24. Which among the following conditions is/are favourable for the formation of Cyclone?

  1. Low sea surface with temperature lower than 27° C.
  2. Presence of the Coriolis force 
  3. Small variations in the vertical wind speed
  4. Upper divergence above the sea level system

Select the correct code from the options given below:

[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3, & 4
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Show Answer

25. Which among the following pairs of ocean relief features is/are correct matched?

  1. Seamounts – Flat topped mountains
  2. Guyots – Mountains with pointed Summits

Select the code from the options given below:

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

Show Answer

26. Which among the following statements is not correct about the salinity of ocean?
[A] More saline water freezes slower than lesser saline water
[B] Salinity decreases the density of sea water
[C] The boiling point of saline water is higher than fresh water
[D] Evaporation is lower over more saline water

Show Answer

27. Which among the following is/are parts of Murray’s classification of Muds?

  1. Yellow Mud
  2. Blue Mud
  3. Red Mud
  4. Green Mud

Select the correct code from the options given below:

[A] Only 2 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Show Answer

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

  1. They are made up of genetically identical organisms called polyps.
  2. The corals and algae have a mutualistic relationship.

Select the correct code from the options given below:

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

Show Answer

29. Which two nations share the location of “Krkonose Mountain Range”?
[A] Norway and Sweden
[B] Poland and Germany
[C] Czech Republic and Poland
[D] Czech Republic and Germany

Show Answer

30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about coastal climates?

  1. Coastal climates are a product and reflection of the ocean adjacent to them.
  2. Coastal climates are not necessarily always found in coastal locations.

Select the correct code from the options given below:

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

Show Answer