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 is the volcanic pipe formed by a gaseous explosion called?
[A] Diatreme
[B] Dike
[C] Geyser
[D] Guyot
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Correct Answer: A [Diatreme]
Notes:
A volcanic pipe formed by a gaseous explosion is called a Diatreme. It is sometimes known as Maar – Diatreme volcano. They produce a steep inverted cone shape.
22. Which ocean is located to the west of Chile?
[A] Atlantic Ocean
[B] Pacific Ocean
[C] Southern Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
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Correct Answer: B [Pacific Ocean ]
Notes:
The Pacific Ocean lies to the west of Chile. Chile is a South American nation which is located between Andes mountain range to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
23. The coastal city Honolulu is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Canada
[B] Italy
[C] Sweden
[D] Hawaii
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Correct Answer: D [Hawaii]
Notes:
The coastal city, Honolulu is notable for its beaches, flora and fauna. It is a city in Hawaii.
24. Which among the following mountain ranges and their peaks is not correctly matched?
[A] Great Dividing Range – Mt. Whitney
[B] Arakan Yoma – Mt. Kennedy
[C] Vosges – Mt. Grand Ballon
[D] Kunlun Mountains – Mt. Muztag
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Correct Answer: A [Great Dividing Range – Mt. Whitney]
Notes:
The Great Dividing range in Australia, is the source for the rivers Darling and Murray. Mt. Kosciuszko is the highest peak in this range. The Sierra Nevada mountain ranges is in California, US. Mt.Whitney is the highest peak in Sierra Nevada. It is an important habitat for many Red Indians.
25. Mount Aconcagua is located in which among the following mountain ranges?
[A] Andes
[B] Rockies
[C] Alps
[D] Atlas
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Correct Answer: A [Andes]
Notes:
Mt. Aconcagua in the Andes is the highest mountain in South American continent. It is 6960 metres above sea level. It is located in Argentina.
26. The Great Plains is situated in which among the following continents?
[A] Asia
[B] Europe
[C] South America
[D] North America
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Correct Answer: D [North America]
Notes:
The Great Plains is located in United States and Canada, North America. It lies west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains in the U.S. and Canada. The Great Plains is famous for extensive cattle ranching and dry farming. The Canadian portion of the Plains is known as the Canadian Prairies.
27. Mount Krakatoa is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Italy
[C] Japan
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: A [Indonesia]
Notes:
Mount Krakatoa is a Caldera in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in the Indonesian province of Lampung. It has an elevation of 813 metres.
28. What volume of the Earth’s atmosphere does nitrogen constitute?
[A] 21 %
[B] 50 %
[C] 78 %
[D] 10 %
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Correct Answer: C [78 % ]
Notes:
Nitrogen and Oxygen are the two main gases in the atmosphere. they make up 99 % of the atmosphere. Nitrogen alone accounts for 78 % of the total atmospheric volume. It is an important constituent of all organic compounds.
29. The Kalahari desert covers which among the following countries?
- Botswana
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Eritrea
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
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. It covers an area of 930,000 square kilometres.
30. What are the warm, dry winds descending the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains called?
[A] Chinook
[B] Loo
[C] Mistral
[D] Sirocco
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Correct Answer: A [Chinook ]
Notes:
Chinook is a Fohn like wind in Canada and USA which moves down the west slopes of the Rockies. They are beneficial to ranchers east of the Rockies as they keep the grasslands clear of snow during much of the winter.
