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. The “Mischief Reef” is located in which water body?
[A] East Sea
[B] East China Sea
[C] Yellow Sea
[D] South China Sea
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Correct Answer: D [South China Sea]
Notes:
Mischief Reef is located in the South China Sea, part of the “Dangerous Ground”. It lies in Spratly Islands archipelago. It is also known as Meiji Reef or Panganiban Reef. This reef is occupied and controlled by China. However, it is a disputed island, with ownership claims of Taiwan, Philippines and Vietnam.
22. Which is the largest lake in South America?
[A] Lake Victoria
[B] Lake Superior
[C] Lake Titicaca
[D] Lake Baikal
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Correct Answer: C [Lake Titicaca]
Notes:
Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America
It is the highest navigable lake in the world
It borders the countries Bolivia and Peru.
23. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the coastal city Perth?
- It is the capital of Eastern Australia.
- It is famous for its annual music festivals.
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: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The coastal city Perth is the capital of Western Australia. It has beautiful beaches, national parks and wildlife protected areas. It is famous for its annual music festivals.
24. Which among the following coastal cities and their location is/are correctly matched?
- Big Sur – California
- Legzira Beach – Turkey
- Antrim coast – Ireland
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:The Bir Sur is located in California, United States. It is famous for its natural and isolated beauty.
The legzira beach is located in the Southern Morocco’s Atlantic coast. It is known as the countries most beautiful beach. It is famous for its two towering red sandstone arches. The Antrim coast is located in Northern Ireland. It is best known for the Giant Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
25. 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.
26. Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
[A] Gobi
[B] Sahara
[C] Atacama
[D] Thar
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Correct Answer: B [Sahara]
Notes:
The Sahara desert is a subtropical desert present in Africa. It is the largest hot desert in the world. It has an area of 94,00,000 square kilometres.
27. Which among the following processes of transfer of energy is confined only to the troposphere?
[A] Convection
[B] Conduction
[C] Radiation
[D] Insolation
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Correct Answer: A [Convection]
Notes:
Convection is the process of vertical heating of the atmosphere. The convective transfer of energy is confined only to the troposphere.
28. What is the weight of actual amount of water vapour present in unit volume of air called?
[A] Absolute Humidity
[B] Relative Humidity
[C] Condensation
[D] Specific Humidity
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Correct Answer: A [Absolute Humidity ]
Notes:
Humidity is the amount of water vapour present in air.
Absolute Humidity is the weight of actual amount of water vapour present in unit volume of air.
Relative Humidity is the Ratio of water vapour in air at a particular temp. to total amount of water vapour required to saturate the same air at same temperature. It is expressed in %
Specific Humidity is the Weight of water vapour present in per unit weight of air. It is not affected by change in pressure or temperature.
29. Which among the following clouds are also called as middle clouds forming at a height of 2000 – 6000 metres?
[A] Cirrus clouds
[B] Stratus clouds
[C] Storm clouds
[D] Alto clouds
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Correct Answer: D [Alto clouds]
Notes:
Middle clouds also known as ‘Alto’ clouds are formed at a height of 2000 to 6000 metres. They may sometimes produce Virga, which is a rain or snow that does not reach the ground.
30. In which among the following latitudes do Extra-tropical cyclones form?
- At the Equator
- At the Tropics
- Middle and High Latitudes
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 2 & 3
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
The Extra-Tropical Cyclones or Temperate cyclones are storm systems emerging in the mid and high latitudes, away from the tropics. They are low-pressure systems with associated cold fronts, warm fronts, and occluded fronts. Extra-tropical cyclones are also known as mid-latitude storms or baroclinic storms.
