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. What is a plain where the bedrock has been subject to considerable subsurface weathering called?
[A] Bornhardt
[B] Etchplain
[C] Inselberg
[D] Tor
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Correct Answer: B [Etchplain ]
Notes:
A plain where the bedrock has been subject to considerable subsurface weathering is called an Etchplain. The process of the formation of Etchplains is called Etchplantation.
22. Which among the following statements is correct about the landform Tafoni?
- It is a depositional landform.
- It is a plain where the bedrock has been subject to considerable subsurface deposition.
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: D [Neither 1 & 2]
Notes:
Small holes or caves on the surface of a rock formed by weathering is called as Tafoni. They are considered as polygenetic in origin due to its formation by an interaction of complex physical and chemical weathering.
23. The Vasilievsky Island is situated in which among the following countries?
[A] Germany
[B] Canada
[C] China
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
The Vasilievsky Island is a river island situated in the St.Petersburg city of Russia.
24. Blue Mountains is located in which country?
[A] Switzerland
[B] Germany
[C] Australia
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
The Blue Mountains is located in New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the central parts of Sydney Basin. These mountains are a dissected plateau with sandstone foundation. It was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.
25. The coastal city Istanbul is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Turkey
[B] United States
[C] Italy
[D] Sweden
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Correct Answer: A [Turkey ]
Notes:
Istanbul, a popular coastal city in Turkey is famous for the Blue Mosque and Turkish Baths.
26. The Halong Bay is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Vietnam
[C] Malaysia
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Vietnam]
Notes:
The Halong Bay is located in Vietnam. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a home to the Dau Go Cave. The Halong Bay is famous for the limestone features.
27. Which among the following mountain ranges extend from Kazakhstan to northern China?
[A] Altai
[B] Andes
[C] Atlas
[D] Vosges
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Correct Answer: A [Altai ]
Notes:
The Altai mountain range in Central Asia, is a young folded mountain range which extends from Kazakhstan to northern China. The Belukha Mountain is the highest peak in Altai.
28. Which is the largest desert in the world?
[A] Sahara
[B] Arctic
[C] Antarctic
[D] Gobi
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Correct Answer: C [Antarctic]
Notes:
The Antarctic desert in the continent Antarctica is the largest desert in the world. It is largest cold desert in the world. It has an area of 1,38,29,430 sq.km.
29. Which clouds bring continuous rainfall or snowfall that may continue for a very duration?
[A] Cirrus
[B] Cumulus
[C] Nimbostratus
[D] Altocumulus
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Correct Answer: C [Nimbostratus]
Notes:
Nimbostratus clouds are low clouds. They are associated with continuous rainfall or snowfall that may continue for a very duration.
30. Which among the following pairs of fronts is/are correctly matched?
- Warm Front – frontal surface along which the cold air becomes active and aggressive and invades the warm air territory forcibly lifting the warm and light air.
- Occluded Front – formed when two contrasting air masses converge in such a way that they become parallel to each other and there is no ascent of air.
- Stationary Front – 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
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
Warm front is that sloping frontal surface along which warm and light air becomes active and aggressive and rises slowly over cold and dense air.
Occluded front is the front which is formed when cold front overtakes warm front and warm air is completely displaced from the ground surface.
Stationary front is formed when two contrasting air masses converge in such a way that they become parallel to each other and there is no ascent of air.
