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. The coastal city Istanbul is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Turkey
[B] United States
[C] Italy
[D] Sweden
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Correct Answer: A [Turkey ]
Notes:
Istanbul, a popular coastal city in Turkey is famous for the Blue Mosque and Turkish Baths.
22. Which pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar?
[A] Bom Di La
[B] Dihang Pass
[C] Jelep La
[D] Khardung La
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Correct Answer: B [Dihang Pass]
Notes:
The Dihang Pass is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Arunachal Pradesh to Myanmar (Mandalaya). It is at an elevation of more than 4000 metres.
23. Which among the following pairs of plains is/are correctly matched?
- Carrizo plains – United States
- Salisbury plains – Australia
- Canterburry plains – New Zealand
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:The Carrizo plains “the place of rabbits” is located in California, United States. It is a plain in North America. The San Andreas Fault runs along the northeast side of the plain.
The Salisbury plains are located in the central southern England. They cover an area upto 780 sq.km. It is famous for its rich archaeology, including Avebury and Stonehenge, which are a joint World Heritage Site.
Canterbury Plains is an area in New Zealand. It is centred in the Mid Canterbury to the south of the city of Christchurch in the Canterbury region.
24. Which is an intermediate layer beyond the ozone layer?
[A] Troposphere
[B] Thermosphere
[C] Exosphere
[D] Mesosphere
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Correct Answer: D [Mesosphere]
Notes:
The Mesosphere is the layer of the earth’s atmosphere which is an intermediate layer beyond the ozone layer. It lies upto an altitude of 80 km from the earth’s surface. The temperature gradually falls to -100°C at 80 km altitude in this layer. The meteorites burn up in this layer on entering from the space.
25. In which nation “Mount Nabemba” is located?
[A] Niger
[B] Nigeria
[C] Sudan
[D] Republic of Congo
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Correct Answer: D [Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Mount Nabemba is located in the Republic of Congo. It is the Republic of Congo’s highest point, which is 1020 metre above sea level. It has great iron ore deposits in the vicinity. Nabemba Tower in Brazzaville is named after the mountain.
26. Which among the following pairs of cyclone and its associated name is not correctly matched?
[A] Western Australia – Willy-willies
[B] Atlantic – Tornadoes
[C] South China Sea – Typhoons
[D] Indian Ocean – Tropical Cyclone
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Correct Answer: B [Atlantic – Tornadoes]
Notes:
Cyclone are called by different names in different regions:
Indian Ocean – Tropical Cyclones
Atlantic – Hurricanes
Western Pacific and South China Sea – Typhoons
Western Australia – Willy-willies
27. Which among the following statements is not correct about the Southern Ocean?
[A] It is also known as the Austral Ocean
[B] It is the second smallest ocean divisions
[C] Cape Leeuwin is described as the point where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet.
[D] Challenger Deep is the deepest point in the Southern Ocean
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Correct Answer: D [Challenger Deep is the deepest point in the Southern Ocean]
Notes:
The Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean or the Austral Ocean, comprises the southernmost waters of the World Ocean. The deepest point in the Southern Ocean is the “Factorian Deep”with a depth of 7,434 meters.
28. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Oozes?
- These are terrigenous deposits.
- They are made of shelly & skeletal remains of marine micro-organisms with calcareous or siliceous parts
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: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Oozes : These are pelagic deposits as they are derived from the oceans. They are made of shelly & skeletal remains of marine micro-organisms with calcareous or siliceous parts.
Terrigenous deposits are derived from land.
29. Which among the following pairs of terrigenous deposits is/are correctly matched?
- Mud – coarser particles
- Gravel – Bigger particles
- Sand – finest particles
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
On the basis of size of particles, the terrigenous deposits may be categorised into three classes—
mud, sand and gravel.
Mud refers to the finest particles which comprise the minute particles of rock forming minerals
Sand refers to the coarser particles
Gravel refers to bigger particles.
30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Pelagic Deposits?
- The red clay is the most widely spread pelagic deposit and covers 38% of the sea floor.
- The chief constituents of red clay are silicon and aluminium dioxide.
- The red clay covers more than half of the Pacific floor.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Pelagic deposits consist of fine materials formed of skeletons and shells of marine organisms and a few inorganic substances. They are generally blue, grey or red in colour.
The chief constituents of red clay are silicon and aluminium dioxide.
The red clay is the most widely spread pelagic deposit and covers 38% of the sea floor. The red clay covers more than half of the Pacific floor
