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 statements is correct about Faceted Spur?
[A] It is a depressed block of planetary crust bordered by parallel faults
[B] It is a raised fault block bounded by normal faults
[C] It is a long and narrow depressions of the sea floor
[D] It is a ridge that descends towards a valley floor
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Correct Answer: D [It is a ridge that descends towards a valley floor ]
Notes:
Faceted Spur or truncated spur is a spur which is a ridge that descends towards a valley floor. It ends in an inverted V-face. They are formed by active faulty especially normal faulting producing triangular facets.
22. Which nation governs the Bakassi Peninsula?
[A] Nigeria
[B] Cameroon
[C] Uganda
[D] Kenya
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Correct Answer: B [Cameroon]
Notes:
Bakassi Peninsula is located on the Gulf of Guinea. It lies between the Cross River estuary and Rio del Ray estuary of Cameroon. It is governed by Cameroon. It was a place of serious conflict between Nigeria and Cameroon regarding sovereign powers. International Court of Justice ruled in favour of Cameroon, ordered Nigeria to transfer the territory to Cameroon.
23. The Lake Baikal is located in which among the following countries?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Russia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
Lake Baikal in Russia is the deepest lake in the world. It is the largest volume freshwater lake in the world.
24. The Antrim coast is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Sweden
[B] Australia
[C] Norway
[D] Ireland
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Correct Answer: D [Ireland]
Notes:
The Antrim coast is located in Northern Ireland. It is best known for the Giant Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
25. Which is the largest plateau in America?
[A] Columbia – Snake Plateau
[B] Colorado Plateau
[C] Kimberley Plateau
[D] Mascarene Plateau
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Correct Answer: B [Colorado Plateau ]
Notes:
The Colorado Plateau, an intermontane plateau is the largest plateau in America. It lies to the western part of USA. It is divided by the Colorado river and the Grand Canyon. It is famous for Artesian wells.
26. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
[A] Wind vane
[B] Thermometer
[C] Barometer
[D] Hygrometer
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Correct Answer: C [Barometer]
Notes:
The force exerted on the surface by the column of air above it is called atmospheric pressure or air pressure. It is measured by means of an instrument called barometer.
27. The “Boyoma Falls” is located in which nation?
[A] Chile
[B] Nigeria
[C] Democratic Republic of Congo
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: C [Democratic Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Boyoma Falls is a series of seven cataracts located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cataracts are large and powerful waterfalls. It was formerly known as Stanley Falls. The upper reaches of Boyoma Falls forms Lualaba River and lower reaches of Boyoma Falls forms Congo River. It houses Wagenia Falls.
28. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Atolls?
- An atoll is a roughly circular oceanic reef system surrounding a large central lagoon.
- Atolls are far more common in the Atlantic than any other ocean.
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:
An atoll is a roughly circular (annular) oceanic reef system surrounding a large (and often deep) central lagoon.
The lagoon has a depth 80-150 metres and may be joined with sea water through a number of channels cutting across the reef. Atolls are far more common in the Pacific than any other ocean.
29. Which among the following is/are warm ocean currents in the Pacific Ocean?
- California current
- Oyashio current
- North Pacific Drift
- Humboldt current
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2, & 3
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 3]
Notes:
Warm Ocean Currents in Pacific Ocean:
North Equatorial Current
South Equatorial Current
Counter Equatorial Current
Kuroshio System
East Australia Current
North Pacific Drift
Cold Ocean Currents in pacific ocean:
Oyashio Current
California Current
Peruvian or Humboldt Current
30. Which among the following is not a Pacific Ocean current?
[A] Benguela current
[B] Oyashio current
[C] California current
[D] Humbold current
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Correct Answer: A [Benguela current]
Notes:
The Benguela current is a cold ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean.
Oyashio current (cold) California current (cold) and Humboldt current (cold) are ocean currents in the pacific ocean.
