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 deserts is located in Turkmenistan?
[A] Gobi
[B] Kalahari
[C] Karakum
[D] Patagonian
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Correct Answer: C [Karakum]
Notes:
The Karakum desert is a desert in Central Asia. It covers 70% of the area of Turkmenistan. It covers an area of 350,000 square kilometres.
22. 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.
23. In which nation “Gulf of Nicoya” is located?
[A] Italy
[B] Spain
[C] Mexico
[D] Costa Rica
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Correct Answer: D [Costa Rica]
Notes:
Gulf of Nicoya is a gulf facing the Pacific Ocean which separates the Nicoya Peninsula from the mainland of Costa Rica. It houses islands such as Chira Island and Island San Lucas. Nicoya is one of the five “Blue Zones” of the world. This gulf lies adjacent to several nature reserves and wildlife parks.
24. Which among the following pairs of Koeppen’s climate classification is not correctly matched?
[A] W – Desert Climate
[B] S – Steppe Climate
[C] F – Tundra climate
[D] B – Dry climate
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Correct Answer: C [F – Tundra climate ]
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
Capital letters T and F are used to designate the two subdivisions of polar climate:
tundra – T
icecap – F
25. What type of climate is present in Mountain areas of Uttarakhand?
[A] Tundra Type
[B] Polar Type
[C] Tropical Savannah type
[D] Hot Desert Type
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Correct Answer: A [Tundra Type ]
Notes:
According to Koeppen’s climate classification system, the Mountain areas of Uttarakhand are characterised by Et (Tundra) of climate. The average temperature varies from 0 to 10°C.
26. What is an organic deposit made by living or dead organisms that forms a mound or rocky elevation like a ridge?
[A] Shoal
[B] Atoll
[C] Reef
[D] Trench
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Correct Answer: C [Reef]
Notes:
Reef is an organic deposit made by living or dead organisms that forms a mound or rocky elevation like a ridge. are a characteristic feature of the Pacific Ocean where they are associated with seamounts and guyots. The largest reef in the world is found off the Queensland coast of Australia.
27. Which type of deposits are primarily located on the continental shelves and slopes?
[A] Only Pelagic deposits
[B] Only Terrigenous deposits
[C] Both Pelagic and Terrigenous deposits
[D] Neither Pelagic nor Terrigenous deposits
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Correct Answer: B [Only Terrigenous deposits]
Notes:
Continental shells and slopes are majorly covered with terrigenous deposits while the deep sea floor is dominated by pelagic deposits. Terrigenous deposits, made up of coarser materials, are sourced from continents via weathering and erosion, subsequently being transported to the oceans by varying methods. Conversely, pelagic deposits — consisting mainly of fine-grained sediments — amass more in deep-sea regions due to the distance from land.
28. What is a wide band of water that lies between the shore and the main area of reef development, and contains at least some deep portions?
[A] Corals
[B] Lagoon
[C] Lake
[D] Shoal
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Correct Answer: B [Lagoon]
Notes:
A lagoon refers to a comparatively wide band of water that lies between the shore and the main area of reef development, and contains at least some deep portions.
29. What are tribes inhabiting the region to the south of the Great Lakes called?
[A] Fox
[B] Haida
[C] Hamites
[D] Bindibu
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Correct Answer: A [Fox]
Notes:
A Tribe can be defined as an aggregate of people linked together by means of social ties, a common language and the recognition of a common cultural heritage.
Fox are the tribal people in US inhabiting the region to the south of the Great Lakes.
30. What kind of settlements are found in plain areas or/and in wide inter-montane valley?
[A] Linear Pattern
[B] Rectangular Pattern
[C] Circular Pattern
[D] T-shaped Pattern
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Correct Answer: B [Rectangular Pattern ]
Notes:
Human settlements can be permanent or seasonal/temporary. They can be rural or urban.
The settlements in which houses are constructed in a rectangular shape – Rectangular Pattern.
Such kind of settlements is found in plain areas or in wide inter-montane valley.