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 a depressed block of the crust of a planet bordered by parallel faults called?
[A] Horst
[B] Graben
[C] Dome
[D] Sand boil
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Correct Answer: B [Graben ]
Notes:
Tectonic landforms are landforms created by tectonic activity.
Graben is a depressed block of planetary crust bordered by parallel faults. Graben is a German word for ditch or trench
22. Which among the following statements is/are correct about rift valley?
- It is a tectonic landform
- It is formed at convergent plate boundary
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:
Rift valley is a type of a tectonic landform. It is a linear lowland formed by a tectonic rift or fault. It is formed on a divergent plate boundary.
23. Which among the following statements is correct about Fault scarp?
[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 linear lowland created by a tectonic rift or fault
[D] It is an offset on the ground surface where one side of a fault has moved vertically with respect to the other
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Correct Answer: D [It is an offset on the ground surface where one side of a fault has moved vertically with respect to the other]
Notes:
Fault scarp is an offset on the ground surface where one side of a fault has moved vertically with respect to the other. It is a topographic feature associated with tectonic landforms.
24. What is a plain where the bedrock has been subject to considerable subsurface weathering called?
[A] Bornhardt
[B] Etchplain
[C] Inselberg
[D] Tor
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Correct Answer: B [Etchplain ]
Notes:
A plain where the bedrock has been subject to considerable subsurface weathering is called an Etchplain. The process of the formation of Etchplains is called Etchplantation.
25. Which among the following nations in the African continent houses ” Tundavala Gap “?
[A] Zimbabwe
[B] Tanzania
[C] Uganda
[D] Angola
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Correct Answer: D [Angola]
Notes:
Tundavala Gap is a natural geological formation. Two steep cliffs are separated by a small gap and a green valley. It is a viewpoint in Serra da Leba mountain range of Namibe province of Angola.
26. Which among the following is the largest Delta in the world?
[A] Amazon
[B] Krishna
[C] Ganga-Brahmaputra
[D] Danube
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Correct Answer: C [Ganga-Brahmaputra]
Notes:
The Ganga-Brahmaputra, a river delta in the Bengal region is the world’s largest Delta. It empties in the Bay of Bengal.
27. Which among the following mountain passes connects Mumbai to Pune?
[A] Thal Ghat
[B] Bhor Ghat
[C] Pal Ghat
[D] Sencotta Gap
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Correct Answer: B [Bhor Ghat ]
Notes:
The Bhor Ghat near Khandala, connects Mumbai to Pune. It is located at an elevation of four hundred and forty-one meters’ elevation above sea level.
28. Which among the climate groups of Koeppen’s climate classification is characterized by no true summer?
[A] Aw
[B] BW
[C] ET
[D] Cw
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Correct Answer: C [ET]
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.
E is the group of very low temperatures.
Capital letters T and F are used to designate the two subdivisions of polar climate:
tundra – T
icecap – F
29. Which ocean separates the Old World from the New World?
[A] Pacific
[B] Atlantic
[C] Indian
[D] Arctic
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Correct Answer: B [Atlantic]
Notes:
The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean in the world. It covers approximately 20 percent of Earth’s surface and about 29 percent of its water surface area. It separates the “Old World” from the “New World”. The Atlantic Ocean is a busiest ocean in terms of trade and commerce.
30. Which among the following group of islands is located in the Pacific Ocean?
- Micronesia
- Melanesia
- Polynesia
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Pacific ocean has most of the islands in the world. There are about 25,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean. The islands entirely within the Pacific Ocean can be divided into three main groups known as Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia.
