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 is a closed hydrological systems?
[A] Exorheic basin
[B] Endorheic basin
[C] Perennial basin
[D] Eupheral basin
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Correct Answer: B [Endorheic basin]
Notes:
Endorheic basins are basins which have a limited drainage and which normally retains water. It does not allow the outflow to other external bodies like rivers or oceans. They are closed hydrological systems.
22. What is a fan shaped body of sediments deposited by braided streams from a melting glacier called?
[A] Outwash fan
[B] Playas
[C] Lahars
[D] Sandur
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Correct Answer: A [Outwash fan]
Notes:
Outwash fans are fan shaped bodies of sediments deposited by braided streams from a melting glacier. Outwash fans are glacial landforms.
23. Which among the following pairs of volcanic landforms is/are correctly matched?
- Diatreme – A volcanic pipe formed by a gaseous explosion
- Seamount – A mountain rising from the ocean seafloor that does not reach to the water’s surface
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: C [Both 1 & 2]
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.
A mountain rising from the ocean seafloor that does not reach to the water’s surface is called a Seamount. They are typically formed of extinct volcanoes.
24. The famous Iguazu Falls lie on the border of two nations. Which among the following are those two nations?
[A] Brazil and Uruguay
[B] Uruguay and Argentina
[C] Argentina and Brazil
[D] Brazil and Paraguay
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Correct Answer: C [Argentina and Brazil]
Notes:
The source of Iguazu Falls is Iguazu River. The waterfalls lie between the border province Misiones of Argentina and Parana province of Brazil. The Argentina-Brazil border runs through the Devil’s Throat.
25. Which island is geographically related to Brunei?
[A] Java Island
[B] Sumatra Island
[C] Borneo Island
[D] Sulawesi Island
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Correct Answer: C [Borneo Island]
Notes:
Brunei is geographically related to Borneo Island. Brunei is located in the Southeast Asian Borneo Island. Brunei is located on the South China Sea coast. Java, Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi islands are the group of islands collectively known as the Great Sunda Islands. Borneo Island is under the control of three nations namely Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. Borneo Island has tropical rainforest vegetation.
26. The “Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which nation?
[A] Argentina
[B] Chile
[C] Brazil
[D] Venezuela
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Correct Answer: B [Chile]
Notes:
Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Chile. It houses 19th-century urban development and architecture style of Latin America. This seaport city houses early industrial infrastructures with the geometric layout. Until the opening of Panama Canal in 1914, this merchant seaport had a major commercial impact.
27. The Ebro Delta is situated on which among the following seas?
[A] Mediterranean Sea
[B] Red Sea
[C] Black Sea
[D] Caspian Sea
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Correct Answer: A [Mediterranean Sea]
Notes:
The Ebro Delta is on the Ebro river is on the Mediterranean sea. It is one of the largest wetland area on the western Mediterranean sea. It is a Ramsar Wetland site.
28. Which is the largest lake in Antarctica?
[A] Lake Vostok
[B] Lake Onega
[C] Lake Titicaca
[D] Lake Taymyr
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Correct Answer: A [Lake Vostok]
Notes:
Lake Vostok is the largest lake in Antarctica. It is a sub glacial rift lake. It is the 6th largest lake by volume.
29. Which mountain range acts as a boundary between Europe and Asia?
[A] Altai
[B] Atlas
[C] Ural
[D] Hindukush
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Correct Answer: C [Ural ]
Notes:
The Ural Mountains in Russia, act as a boundary between Europe and Asia. Mt. Narodnaya is the highest peak in the Urals.
30. 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