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 statements is correct about Defile?
[A] It is an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs
[B] It is a step-like landform
[C] It is the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks
[D] It is a narrow pass or gorge between mountains or hills
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Correct Answer: D [It is a narrow pass or gorge between mountains or hills]
Notes:
Defile is a type of a slope landform. It is a narrow pass or a gorge between mountains or hills.
22. What is a large dome-shaped, steep-sided, bald rock called?
[A] Etchplain
[B] Karst
[C] Tor
[D] Bornhardt
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Correct Answer: D [Bornhardt]
Notes:
Bornhardt is a large dome-shaped, steep-sided, bald rock. It is also called as a Sugar-loaf. They show extensive sheet jointing.
23. Which among the following statements is correct about Flared slope?
[A] It is a large dome-shaped, steep-sided, bald rock
[B] It is a shallow depression or basin eroded into flat or gently sloping cohesive rock
[C] It is a rock-wall with a smooth transition into a concavity at the foot zone
[D] It is a form of cavernous weathering and subcategory of tafoni
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Correct Answer: C [It is a rock-wall with a smooth transition into a concavity at the foot zone]
Notes:
A rock-wall with a smooth transition into a concavity at the foot zone is called a Flared zone. They are found in a variety of climates. They are most common in granitic rocks.
24. Which nation houses the “Athabasca Sand dunes”?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] Canada
[C] Russia
[D] Libya
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Correct Answer: B [Canada]
Notes:
Canada houses the Athabasca Sand dunes Provincial Park to protect Athabasca Sand dunes. It forms part of the Boreal Shield Ecozone. It is one of the most northerly active sand dune formations on the earth. It lies on the banks of Lake Athabasca. The dunes are parabolic in shape.
25. Which among the following pairs of mountain ranges and their peaks is not correctly matched?
[A] Alps – Mt. Blanc
[B] Appalachians – Mt. Mitchell
[C] Sierra Nevada – Mt. Whitney
[D] Alaska – Mt. Elbert
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Correct Answer: D [Alaska – Mt. Elbert ]
Notes:
Mt Mckinley also known as Denali is the highest peak in North America. It is situated in the Alaskan Range in the North America. Mt.Elbert is the highest peak in the Rockies. The Rocky Mountains are located in North America. They are the longest fold mountains in the world.
26. Where is Mount Kilimanjaro located?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Russia
[C] Tanzania
[D] Libya
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Correct Answer: C [Tanzania]
Notes:
Mount Kilimajaro, Tanzania is the tallest mountain in Africa. It is made up of extinct volcanoes. Uhuru is the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.
27. The Syrian desert covers which among the following countries?
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Syria
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] Only 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Syrian desert also known as the Jordanian Steppe or the Badia, is a region of desert, semi-desert and steppe covering 500,000 square kilometers. It covers the countries: Iraq, Jordan and Syria.
28. The “Kouilou-Niari River” is located in which nation?
[A] Peru
[B] Chad
[C] Republic of Congo
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Kouilou-Niari River, also known as Kwila, is located in the Republic of Congo. Its entire drainage area is located completely in the Republic of Congo. The upper reaches of the river till Sounda gorges is called Kouliou River and lower reaches from Sound gorges is called Nairi river. It drains its water into the Atlantic Ocean. The river originates from Bateke Plateau.
29. What is the process of transformation of water vapour into water?
[A] Evaporation
[B] Humidity
[C] Sublimation
[D] Condensation
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Correct Answer: D [Condensation]
Notes:
Condensation is the process of transformation of water vapour into water. It is caused by loss of heat when moist air is cooled.
If water vapour directly condenses into solid form, it is known as sublimation
30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Fronts?
- The boundary zone when two different type of air masses meet is called a Front.
- Differences in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, and wind direction are experienced along different fronts.
- Occluded front is formed when cold front overtakes warm front and warm air is completely displaced from the ground surface
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:The boundary zone when two different type of air masses meet is called a Front. The process of its formation is known as frontogenesis. Differences in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, and wind direction are experienced along different fronts. Since fronts are formed due to convergence of two air masses of contrasting temperatures and hence contrasting weather conditions are found from north to south or south to north.
Occluded front is formed when cold front overtakes warm front and warm air is completely displaced from the ground surface
