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 are rhombus shaped features in the desert called?
[A] Yardangs
[B] Driekanter
[C] Zeugen
[D] Deflation hollows
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Correct Answer: B [Driekanter]
Notes:
Driekanter are large rocks in the desert which after getting eroded look like Rib-like marks. Their shape is like a rhombus and are also called as ventifacts.
22. Which is the largest impact crater lake?
[A] Lonar lake
[B] Lake Manicouagan
[C] Acraman crater
[D] Lake Cheko
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Correct Answer: B [Lake Manicouagan]
Notes:
Impact crater lakes are lakes formed by the depression caused by the impact of the crater. They are also known as annular lake. The water in the annular lake is shaped like a ring.
Lake Manicouagan in Canada is the largest impact crater lake.
23. Which among the following is a tectonic landform?
[A] Graben
[B] Doab
[C] Moraines
[D] Drumlins
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Correct Answer: A [Graben ]
Notes:
Tectonic landforms are landforms created by tectonic activity.
Graben is a depressed block of planetary crust bordered by parallel faults.
24. Which among the following pairs of tectonic landforms is/are correctly matched?
- Rift valley – Linear lowland created by a tectonic rift or fault
- Sand boil – A cone of sand formed by the ejection of sand onto a surface from a central point by water under pressure
- Mid-ocean ridge – Landform created by the eruption of mud or slurries, water and gases
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The underwater mountain system formed by plate tectonic spreading is called the Mid oceanic ridge. They are formed by plate tectonics due to the process of sea floor spreading. They are formed at divergent plate boundaries. They are the longest mountain ranges of the world.
25. Which among the following Delta’s is also referred to as ‘biological treasure trove’?
[A] Mackenzie Delta
[B] Volga Delta
[C] Mekong Delta
[D] Lena Delta
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Correct Answer: C [Mekong Delta]
Notes:
The Mekong Delta also known as the Western Region is located in Vietnam. It is dubbed as a ‘biological treasure trove’ due to vast biological diversity.
26. The Caspian Sea is not surrounded by which among the following countries?
[A] Kazakhstan
[B] Russia
[C] Iraq
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: C [Iraq]
Notes:
The Caspian sea despite its name, is one of the largest lakes in the world. It is surrounded by the following countries:
-Kazakhstan
-Russia
-Turkmenistan
-Azerbaijan
-Iran
27. 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.
28. Which among the following mountain ranges is source of the rivers Darling and Murray?
[A] Atlas
[B] Andes
[C] Great Dividing
[D] Arakan Yoma
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Correct Answer: C [Great Dividing ]
Notes:
The Great Dividing range in Australia, is the source for the rivers Darling and Murray. Mt. Kosciuszko is the highest peak in this range.
29. The Carrizo Plains is located in which among the following countries?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Italy
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: D [United States]
Notes:
The Carrizo plains “the place of rabbits” is located in California, United States. It is a plain in North America. The San Andreas Fault runs along the northeast side of the plain.
30. The “Kouilou-Niari River” is located in which nation?
[A] Peru
[B] Chad
[C] Republic of Congo
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Kouilou-Niari River, also known as Kwila, is located in the Republic of Congo. Its entire drainage area is located completely in the Republic of Congo. The upper reaches of the river till Sounda gorges is called Kouliou River and lower reaches from Sound gorges is called Nairi river. It drains its water into the Atlantic Ocean. The river originates from Bateke Plateau.
