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. Hummocks, Pingos and Plasas are associated with which of the following processes of formation?
[A] Cryogenic process
[B] Fluvial process
[C] Aeolian process
[D] Glacial process
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Correct Answer: A [Cryogenic process]
Notes:
Cryogenic landforms are associated with the permafrost formations. They typically occurin ice covered regions.
Landforms of cryogenic processes include:
Pingos
Plasas
Lithalsa
Hummocks,etc
22. In which regions are Hoodoos generally found?
[A] Deserts
[B] Mountains
[C] Polar regions
[D] Oceans
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Correct Answer: A [Deserts]
Notes:
Hoodoo is an erosion landform mainly found in the desert areas. They generally form with sedimentary and volcanic rock formations. A hoodoo is a thin, tall spire of rock protruding from the bottom of a badland.
23. Which among the following represent a series of ice-dammed proglacial lake shorelines produced during the cold climate of the Younger Dryas?
[A] Glen Roy
[B] Oasis
[C] Lahars
[D] Cenote
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Correct Answer: A [Glen Roy]
Notes:
Parallels of Glen Roy are a series of ice-dammed proglacial lakes shorelines produced during the cold climate of the Younger Dryas.
24. What landform is created by the eruption of mud, water and slurries?
[A] Oceanic Trench
[B] Mud Volcano
[C] Graben
[D] Mid oceanic ridge
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Correct Answer: B [Mud Volcano ]
Notes:
Mud volcano or mud dome is a landform created by the eruption of mud, water, slurries and gases. They do not produce lava and are not necessarily driven by magmatic activity.
25. Which country is nicknamed as the “Land of 365 Beaches”?
[A] Maldives
[B] Indonesia
[C] Antigua and Barbuda
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: C [Antigua and Barbuda]
Notes:
Local people nicknamed Antigua and Barbuda as the Land of 365 Beaches, as there is a different beach to visit for every day of the year. The islands are small. It will take just 45 minutes to travel from one side of the island to the other side.
26. Which geographical feature of Africa is associated with Burundi?
[A] Sahara Desert
[B] Ethiopian Highlands
[C] Swahili Coast
[D] African Great Lakes Region
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Correct Answer: D [African Great Lakes Region]
Notes:
Burundi lies in the African Great Lakes region. Lake Tanganyika, one of the Great Lakes of Africa lies to the south-west of Africa. African Great Lakes are a series of lakes formed as part of the East African Rift of Great Valley Rift. Apart from Lake Tanganyika, it also includes Lake Victoria and Lake Malawi. It serves countries such as Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
27. The coastal city Auckland is located in which among the following countries?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Spain
[C] Italy
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [New Zealand ]
Notes:
The coastal city Auckland is a city in New Zealand. Commonly referred as “The City of Sails”. It has thousands of city beaches.
28. Which is the highest mountain in the Antarctica?
[A] Mount Kosciuszko
[B] Mount Mckinley
[C] Mount Vinson Massif
[D] Mount Elbrus
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Correct Answer: C [Mount Vinson Massif]
Notes:
Mount Vinson Massif is the highest mountain in Antarctic continent. Its summit is 4897 metres above sea level. It is located in Antarctica.
29. Where are the Salisbury Plains located?
[A] France
[B] England
[C] New Zealand
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [England]
Notes:
The Salisbury plains are located in the central southern England. They cover an area upto 780 sq.km. It is famous for its rich archaeology, including Avebury and Stonehenge, which are a joint World Heritage Site.
30. Which among the following deserts is located in Iran?
[A] Dasht-e Kavir
[B] Kyzylkum
[C] Gobi
[D] Sonoran
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Correct Answer: A [Dasht-e Kavir]
Notes:
The Dasht-e Kavir desert also known as the Great salt Desert, is a large desert lying in the middle of the Iranian plateau. It is the Earth’s 24th largest desert.
