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. “King Fahd Causeway” is a series of bridges and causeways connecting two important nations. Which among the following are those two important nations?
[A] Saudi Arabia and Qatar
[B] Saudi Arabia and Iran
[C] Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
[D] Bahrain and Qatar
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Correct Answer: C [Saudi Arabia and Bahrain]
Notes:
King Fahd Causeway is a series of bridges and causeways connecting both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. It is a 25 kilometres long bridge with 23 metres width. The bridge is opened in 1986. This bridge is named after the former monarch of Saudi Arabia King Fahd.
22. Which nation houses “Banfora Cascades”?
[A] Burkina Faso
[B] South Africa
[C] Liberia
[D] Sudan
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Correct Answer: A [Burkina Faso]
Notes:
The Cascades de Karfiguela, otherwise known as Banfora Cascades or Karfiguela Falls, are a series of waterfalls along the Komoe River in south-western Burkina Faso. It is one of the important tourist sites of Burkina Faso. It is also known as Tagbaladougou Falls or Banfora Falls.
23. The “Ordos Loop” is a geographical feature of which nation?
[A] Kyrgyzstan
[B] Germany
[C] Austraila
[D] China
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Correct Answer: D [China]
Notes:
Ordos Loop is actually a geographical feature of the Ordos Plateau in north-west China. Yellow River causes a rectangular bend, in the form of a “loop”, while flowing through the Ordos Plateau. This flow results in the formation of a highland basin which further leads to the development of the Ordos Plateau, also known as the Ordos Basin. It is China’s second-largest sedimentary basin.
24. The coastal city Honolulu is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Canada
[B] Italy
[C] Sweden
[D] Hawaii
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Correct Answer: D [Hawaii]
Notes:
The coastal city, Honolulu is notable for its beaches, flora and fauna. It is a city in Hawaii.
25. In which nation “Mount Nyamuragira”, active shield volcano, is located?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Ethiopia
[C] Democratic Republic of Congo
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: C [Democratic Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Mount Nyamuragira is an active shield volcano located in the Virunga Mountains of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is situated north of Lake Kivu. The recent eruptions occurred in 2010 and 2011. During its eruptions, it releases a large portion of the sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere which leads to ash and air pollution.
26. Which one of the following nation controls and administers the “Cocos Island” of the Pacific Ocean?
[A] Nicaragua
[B] Honduras
[C] Costa Rica
[D] Colombia
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Correct Answer: C [Costa Rica]
Notes:
Cocos Island, located in the Pacific Ocean, is administered by Costa Rica. It lies south-west of the Costa Rican mainland. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Ramsar Wetland. Costa Rica designated the entire island as a National Park in 1978. It has no permanent inhabitants except Costa Rican park rangers. It is the southernmost point on the North American continent if outer islands are included.
27. What does the letter code BW in the Koeppen’s climate classification refer to?
[A] Tropical monsoon
[B] Steppe Climate
[C] Desert Climate
[D] Tropical Savannah
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Correct Answer: C [Desert Climate]
Notes:
The Koeppen climate classification system recognizes five major climatic types and each type is designated by a capital letter- A, B, C, D, E, and H.
A, C, D, E are considered as Humid whereas B is considered as Dry.
The capital letters S and W are employed to designate the two subdivisions of dry climate:
S – Semi arid or Steppe
W – arid or desert
28. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Arctic Ocean?
- It is the smallest and shallowest of the world’s five major oceans.
- Russia, China, Norway, Iceland, Greenland (territory of the Kingdom of Denmark), Canada and the United States border the Arctic Ocean
- It is known as the coldest of all the oceans.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world’s five major oceans. It is also known as the coldest of all the oceans.
Countries bordering the Arctic Ocean are:
Russia, Norway, Iceland, Greenland (territory of the Kingdom of Denmark), Canada and the United States.
29. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Thermocline?
- There is a steep rise in temperature in this zone.
- It lies between 100 metres and 1000 metres.
- It contains about 18 percent of the total volume of water in the ocean.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Thermocline:
It lies between 100 metres and 1000 metres.
It contains about 18 percent of the total volume of water in the ocean.
There is a steep fall in temperature in this zone.
The density of water increases with increasing depth.
30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Waves?
- Waves are nothing but the oscillatory movements that result in the rise and fall of water surface.
- They are a vertical movement of waters and are different from movements of ocean water caused by meteorological effects like the winds and atmospheric pressure changes.
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:
Waves are nothing but the oscillatory movements that result in the rise and fall of water surface.
Waves are a kind of horizontal movements of the ocean water.
Waves and the ocean currents are horizontal movements of ocean waters while the tide is a kind of vertical movement of the ocean water.
