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 are landforms of ridges deposited by a glacier or ice sheet transverse to ice flow called?
[A] Rogen moraine
[B] Drumlins
[C] Arete
[D] Oasis

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22. Which among the following pairs of tectonic landforms is/are not correctly matched?

  1. Rift valley – Linear lowland created by a tectonic rift or fault
  2. Asymmetric valley – A valley that has steeper slopes on one side
  3. Mid-ocean ridge – Long and narrow depressions of the sea floor

Select the correct code from the options given below:

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

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23. In which one of the following nations Highway-1, the longest national highway in the world, is located?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] Australia
[D] China

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24. The Chumbi Valley forms the Chinese border with which of the two nations?
[A] India and Nepal
[B] India and Bangladesh
[C] India and Bhutan
[D] India and Pakistan

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25. Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
[A] Canada
[B] Indonesia
[C] Russia
[D] Philippines

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26. What is the name of the strait or the sea route in the southern Chile that separates South American mainland to the north and Tierra del Fuego archipelago to the south?
[A] Strait of Hormuz
[B] Strait of Gibraltar
[C] Strait of Malacca
[D] Strait of Magellan

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27. The “Yellow River” is located in which nation?
[A] Japan
[B] South Korea
[C] China
[D] Philippines

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28. Which is the largest river delta in Europe?
[A] Danube
[B] Mackenzie
[C] Ebro
[D] Volga

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29. Matterhorn is the peak in which among the following mountain ranges?
[A] Altai
[B] Andes
[C] Alps
[D] Rockies

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30. Which among the following peaks is also known as Sagarmatha?
[A] K2
[B] Kangchenjunga
[C] Mt. Kailash
[D] Mt. Everest

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