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 pairs of volcanic landforms is/are
not correctly matched?
- Guyot – An isolated, flat-topped underwater volcano mountain
- Hornito – Low-relief volcanic crater
- Mid-ocean ridge –Low profile volcano usually formed almost entirely of fluid lava flows
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Hornitos are conical structures built up by lava ejected through an opening in the crust of a lava flow.
Mid oceanic ridges are underwater mountain systems formed by plate tectonic spreading. It forms at divergent plate boundaries.
22. Which among the following pairs of weathered landforms is/are correctly matched?
- Honeycomb weathering – A form of cavernous weathering and subcategory of tafoni
- Karst – Topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks
- Bornhardt – A large dome-shaped, steep-sided, bald rock
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Honeycomb A form of cavernous weathering and subcategory of tafoni is called as Honeycomb weathering. It is also been called alveoli, lacework, stonelace, fretting or miniature tafoni weathering.
Karst is the type of landform associated with dissolution of soluble rocks.
Bornhardt is a large dome-shaped, steep-sided, bald rock. It is also called as a Sugar-loaf. They show extensive sheet jointing.
23. In which one of the following nations the “Great Barrier Reef”, the world’s largest coral reef system, is located?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Indonesia
[C] Australia
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system. It is located in the Coral Sea, off the east coast of the Queensland, Australia. This coral reef can be seen from the outer space. Also, it is the world’s largest single structure made by living organisms. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
24. Which is the largest lake in the European Union?
[A] Vanern
[B] Taymyr
[C] Albert
[D] Saimaa
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Correct Answer: A [Vanern]
Notes:
Vanern is the largest lake in Sweden. It is the largest lake in the European Union. It covers an area of 5655 sq.km.
25. The Nathu La Pass is located in which among the following states?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Sikkim]
Notes:
The Nathu La Pass is located in Sikkim. It forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient silk route. It is one of the trading border posts between India and China.
26. Which among the following statements about Gangetic plains is/are correct?
- It spreads in the countries Nepal, Bangladesh and India
- It is bounded by the Thar desert in the East and the Ganges Delta in the west.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Gangetic Plains is the large space of level, made by the Ganges River in the northern parts of India. It borders the surrounding areas of Himalayas. It is an important part of the countries of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
It is bounded by:
Thar Desert – West
Himalayas – North
Ganges Delta – East
Vindhyas and Satpuras – South
27. The Kalahari desert is located in which among the following continents?
[A] Africa
[B] Asia
[C] Europe
[D] South America
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Correct Answer: A [Africa]
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.
28. Which among the following deserts is located in Turkmenistan?
[A] Gobi
[B] Kalahari
[C] Karakum
[D] Patagonian
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Correct Answer: C [Karakum]
Notes:
The Karakum desert is a desert in Central Asia. It covers 70% of the area of Turkmenistan. It covers an area of 350,000 square kilometres.
29. Which among the following relief feature links the the continental shelf and the ocean basins?
[A] Continental Rise
[B] Mid-oceanic Ridges
[C] Oceanic Trenches
[D] Continental Slope
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Correct Answer: D [Continental Slope]
Notes:
The continental slope links the continental shelf and the ocean basins. It starts where the bottom of the continental shelf abruptly drops off into a steep slope.
30. Which reefs are situated away from the deep sea platforms and are found around an island or on a submarine platform in an elliptical form?
- Barrier Reef
- Fringing Reef
- Atolls
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
Atolls: An atoll can be defined as a reef that is roughly circular and surrounds a large central lagoon. This lagoon is mostly deep having a depth of 80-150 metres. The atolls are situated away from the deep sea platforms and are found around an island or on a submarine platform in an elliptical form.
