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 countries has the longest coastline in the world?
[A] Canada
[B] Sweden
[C] Indonesia
[D] Malaysia

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22. Which among the following coastal cities and their location is not correctly matched?
[A] Na Pali Coast – Hawaii
[B] Cinque Terre – Italy
[C] Lofoten Island – Sweden
[D] Great Ocean road – Australia

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23. Which pass connects Mumbai to Nashik?
[A] Shencotta Gap
[B] Pal Ghat
[C] Bhor Ghat
[D] Thal Ghat

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24. Which among the following deserts is/are correctly matched?

  1. Sonoran Desert – United States and Mexico
  2. Patagonian Desert – Argentina and Chile
  3. Gobi Desert – Russia and China

Select the correct code from the options given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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25. The “Kouilou-Niari River” is located in which nation?
[A] Peru
[B] Chad
[C] Republic of Congo
[D] Myanmar

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26. What type of climate is present in most of the Peninsular plateau barring the coromandel coast?
[A] Tropical Savannah
[B] Semi-arid Steppe type
[C] Hot desert type
[D] Monsoon Type with dry winters

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27. What is the extended margin of the continents called?
[A] Continental Shelf
[B] Continental Slope
[C] Submarine Trenches
[D] Mid-oceanic Ridges

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28. 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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29. In which nation “Isla de la Juventud” is located?
[A] Portugal
[B] Mexico
[C] Cuba
[D] Spain

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30. Which waterbody forms the coastline of Cyprus?
[A] Black Sea
[B] Mediterranean Sea
[C] Caspian Sea
[D] Red Sea

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