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 coastal cities is located in Scotland?
[A] Venice
[B] Edinburgh
[C] Perth
[D] New Orleans
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Correct Answer: B [Edinburgh]
Notes:
The coastal city Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It is famous for its Fringe festival. It is also famous for an extinct volcano named Arthur’s Seat.
22. Which among the following plateau is famous for Sheep rearing in Argentina?
[A] Colorado Plateau
[B] Mexican Plateau
[C] Bolivian Plateau
[D] Patagonian Plateau
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Correct Answer: D [Patagonian Plateau ]
Notes:
The Patagonian Plateau in Argentina is a semi arid scrub and a rain shadow desert plateau. It is famous for sheep rearing.
23. Which instrument is used to measure the wind speed?
[A] Wind vane
[B] Barometer
[C] Hygrometer
[D] Anemometer
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Correct Answer: D [Anemometer]
Notes:
Wind is an air movement having both direction and speed. The direction of the wind is measured by a conventional instrument called weather vane. The wind speed is measure by the instrument called Anemometer.
24. Which among the following forms when moisture is deposited in form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects such as stone, glass, blades, plant leaves?
[A] Dew
[B] Frost
[C] Fog
[D] Smog
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Correct Answer: A [Dew]
Notes:
Dew is formed when moisture is deposited in form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects such as stone, glass, blades, plant leaves. It forms when temperature of air falls below dew point but above freezing point.
25. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the ‘eye-wall’ region of the cyclone?
- It is the region of lowest surface winds
- Fastest winds in a cyclone occur along the eye wall region.
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 eye is surrounded by the “eye wall”,which is the area of highest surface winds in the tropical cyclone. The fastest winds in a cyclone occur along the eye wall region.
26. Which is the shallowest ocean in the world?
[A] Arctic
[B] Southern
[C] Indian
[D] Atlantic
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Correct Answer: A [Arctic]
Notes:
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world’s five major oceans. It is also known as the coldest of all the oceans.
27. Which nation’s sovereign base areas are Akrotiri and Dhekelia areas of Cyprus?
[A] United States of America
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Turkey
[D] Israel`
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia is a British Overseas territory on the island country of Cyprus. The United Kingdom retained the control of Akrotiri and Dhekelia areas of Cyprus as the British military bases and installations through the London-Zurich Agreements of 1959.
28. In which country, “Tombs of the Kings (Paphos)”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located?
[A] Egypt
[B] Libya
[C] Israel
[D] Cyprus
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Correct Answer: D [Cyprus]
Notes:
Tombs of the Kings of Paphos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Cyprus. This large necropolis, dating back to the 4th century B.C., are carved out of solid rock with Doric columns and frescoed walls. These were the burial sites of aristocrats and high officers of Paphos, Cyprus.
29. Which country shares a border with the Czech Republic?
[A] Belarus
[B] Austria
[C] Hungary
[D] Switzerland
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Correct Answer: B [Austria]
Notes:
Austria shares a border with the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is a landlocked country located in Central Europe bordered by Austria to the south; Germany to the west; Poland to the northeast and Slovakia to the southeast. Prague is the capital of the Czech republic.
30. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Taiga Biome?
- Taiga is the largest land biome and it makes up of about 29% of the world’s forest cover.
- The boreal forest occurs between 50 and 60 degrees of the north latitudes.
- Taiga is found in the northern parts of North America, Europe and Asia.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Taiga is the largest land biome and it makes up of about 29% of the world’s forest cover; a large part of this biome is located in Russia and Canada. The boreal forest occurs between 50 and 60 degrees of the north latitudes. Taiga is found in the northern parts of North America, Europe and Asia. A large part of this biome is located in Russia and Canada.
