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 lakes do not flow into the sea?
[A] Caspian sea
[B] Aral sea
[C] Black sea
[D] Dead sea
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Correct Answer: C [Black sea ]
Notes:
Endorheic basins are basins which have a limited drainage and which normally retains water. It does not allow the outflow to other external bodies like rivers or oceans.
Endorheic lakes do not flow into the sea. These include: Dead sea, caspian sea, aral sea , sambhar lake, etc.
22. What among the following are associated with the formation of Mid Oceanic ridges?
[A] Plate Tectonics
[B] The Big Splat
[C] Gravitational force
[D] Convectional force
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Correct Answer: A [Plate Tectonics]
Notes:
The underwater mountain system formed by plate tectonic spreading is called the Mid oceanic ridge. They are formed by plate tectonics due to the process of sea floor spreading. They are formed at divergent plate boundaries. They are the longest mountain ranges of the world.
23. Which among the following statements is correct about Guyot?
[A] It is an isolated flat-topped underwater volcano mountain.
[B] It is an linear volcanic vent through which lava erupts
[C] It is a hot spring characterised by intermittent discharge
[D] It is the molten lava contained in a volcanic crater
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Correct Answer: A [It is an isolated flat-topped underwater volcano mountain.]
Notes:
Guyot is an isolated flat-topped underwater volcano mountain. They are also known as tablemount. They were first recognised by Harry Hess in 1945.
24. Which among the following statements is correct about the landform Tafoni?
- It is a depositional landform.
- It is a plain where the bedrock has been subject to considerable subsurface deposition.
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: D [Neither 1 & 2]
Notes:
Small holes or caves on the surface of a rock formed by weathering is called as Tafoni. They are considered as polygenetic in origin due to its formation by an interaction of complex physical and chemical weathering.
25. The Tassili n’Ajjer, a mountain range, is the only natural World Heritage Site of which nation?
[A] Uganda
[B] Tunisia
[C] Morocco
[D] Algeria
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Correct Answer: D [Algeria]
Notes:
Tassili n’ Ajjer or the Plateau of Rivers is a national park in the Saharan desert, located in Algeria. It is largely composed of sandstone. It is famous for its pre-historic rock arts. It is also a Ramsar Wetland.
26. Patagonia is a region comprises of two nations. Which among the following are those two nations?
[A] Portugal and Spain
[B] Portugal and Italy
[C] Argentina and Chile
[D] Chile and Peru
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Correct Answer: C [Argentina and Chile]
Notes:
Patagonia forms the region of the southern part of South America. Patagonia comprises of Argentina and Chile. The Pacific Ocean lies to the west of Patagonia. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the east of Patagonia.
27. The “Three Gorges Dam”, the largest hydro-electric power station in the world, is located in which nation?
[A] Brazil
[B] Paraguay
[C] USA
[D] China
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Correct Answer: D [China]
Notes:
Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydro-electric power station in the world, is located in China. It is a hydroelectric gravity dam located in Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia. It has an installed capacity of 22,500 MW. This was opened in 2003.
28. Which among the following mountains is also known as ‘Savage Mountain’?
[A] K2
[B] Mount Everest
[C] Kangchenjunga
[D] Lhotse
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Correct Answer: A [K2]
Notes:
K2, Karakoram is the second highest mountain in the world. It is 8611 m in height. It is nicknamed as ‘Savage Mountain’.
29. Popocatepetl, an active strato-volcano is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Ethiopia
[B] Mexico
[C] Japan
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [Mexico]
Notes:
Popocatepetl is an active strato volcano located in Mexico. It is the second highest peak in Mexico. The word Popocatepetl means ‘Smoking Mountain’.
30. Which among the following region is not associated with polar air masses?
[A] Northern Canada
[B] Sahara Desert
[C] Arctic Ocean
[D] Southern Ocean
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Correct Answer: B [Sahara Desert ]
Notes:
A cold air mass is one which is colder than the underlying surface and is associated with instability and atmospheric turbulence.
Cold source regions or polar air masses include:
Arctic Ocean
Siberia
Northern Canada
Southern Ocean
Sahara Desert is associated with warm air mass.
