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. On the banks of which among the following rivers is the island Majuli situated?
[A] Godavari
[B] Ganga
[C] Yamuna
[D] Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: D [Brahmaputra]
Notes:
Majuli is a river island on the river Brahmaputra in the state of Assam, India. It is the first island to be made a district in India.
22. In which one of the following nations “Eisriesenwelt” or “World of the Ice Giants”, the largest ice cave in the world, is located?
[A] Germany
[B] Hungary
[C] Austria
[D] Switzerland
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Correct Answer: C [Austria]
Notes:
“Eisriesenwelt” is the German word for “World of the Ice Giants”. It is the largest ice cave in the world. This cave is inside the Hochkogel Mountain of the Alps. It extends more than 42 kilometres.
23. Which country has the world’s longest tram/light rail line currently in service?
[A] Russia
[B] Belgium
[C] India
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Belgium]
Notes:
The “Coast Tram” of Belgium is a public transport service connecting the cities and towns of the entire Belgian coast starting from the town near the French border to another town near the Dutch border. It is 67 kilometres long tramway. It started its operation in 1885.
24. In which among the following countries is the Nile Delta located?
[A] Tunisia
[B] Egypt
[C] Syria
[D] Iraq
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Correct Answer: B [Egypt]
Notes:
The Nile Delta is a delta formed in lower Egypt. It drains into the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the largest river Deltas of the world.
25. The Great Bear Lake is situated in which among the following countries?
[A] Canada
[B] Australia
[C] United States
[D] Iceland
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
The Great Bear Lake is located in Canada.
It is the largest lake entirely within Canada.
It is the largest lake situated within the Arctic Circle.
26. Which among the following mountain ranges is located between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea?
[A] Andes Mountains
[B] Caucasus Mountains
[C] Altai Mountains
[D] Atlas Mountains
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Correct Answer: B [Caucasus Mountains ]
Notes:
The Caucasus mountains in Europe are located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Mt.Elbrus is the highest peak in the Caucasus mountains.
27. The Nullarbor Plain is located in which among the following countries?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Iran
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: D [Australia]
Notes:
The Nullarbor Plain is located in southern Australia on the coastline of the Great Australian Bight. It is an area of flat and dry land. It is the world’s largest single piece of limestone, and occupies an area of about 200,000 square kilometres.
28. Which among the following deserts is/are correctly matched?
- Gobi Desert – China and Mongolia
- Kalahari Desert – Rwanda, Botswana and Namibia
- Patagonian Desert – Argentina and Chile
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 1 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:The Gobi Desert is a large desert is East Asia. It covers parts of Northern and Northeastern China and of Southern Mongolia.
The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savannah in Southern Africa. It covers the countries: Botswana, parts of Namibia and regions of South Africa
The Patagonian desert also known as the Patagonian Steppe, is the largest desert in Argentina. It covers the countries, Argentina and Chile. It is the 8th largest desert in the world.
29. Which clouds are also called as Thunderheads?
[A] Stratus
[B] Nimbostratus
[C] Cirrus
[D] Cumulonimbus
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Correct Answer: D [Cumulonimbus]
Notes:Cumulonimbus clouds are clouds with extensive vertical development. They are also called thunderheads. Thunderheads produce rain, thunder and lightning.
Nimbostratus clouds bring continuous rainfall or snowfall that may continue for a very duration.
30. Which among the following groups in Koeppen’s climate classification is used to designate Desert Climate?
[A] B
[B] D
[C] S
[D] W
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Correct Answer: D [W]
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.
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
