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 island region is geographically related to Cape Verde?
[A] Micronesia
[B] Macaronesia
[C] Melanesia
[D] Polynesia
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Correct Answer: B [Macaronesia]
Notes:
Cape Verde is one of the four archipelagos of Macaronesia in the North Atlantic Ocean. Macaronesia is a collection of four archipelagos in the North Atlantic Ocean such as Azores, Madeira, Canary, Cape Verde. These islands belong to three countries such as Portugal, Spain and Cape Verde. These archipelagos are formed by seamount islands on the ocean floor.
22. 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.
23. Which among the following mountain ranges and their peaks is not correctly matched?
[A] Ural Mountains – Mt. Narodnaya
[B] Hindukush Mountains – Mt. Trich Mir
[C] Himalayas – Mt. Everest
[D] Caucasus Mountains – Mt. Lesotho
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Correct Answer: D [Caucasus Mountains – Mt. Lesotho]
Notes:
The Caucasus mountains in Europe are located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Mt.Elbrus is the highest peak in the Caucasus mountains. The Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa, are young folded mountains. Mt. Lesotho is the highest peak in the Drakensberg Mountains.
24. Which pass is the Trijunction of India-China and Afghanistan border?
[A] Parpik Pass
[B] Banihal Pass
[C] Mintaka Pass
[D] Khardung La Pass
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Correct Answer: C [Mintaka Pass ]
Notes:
The Mintaka Pass is a pass in western Himalayas. It connects Kashmir and China. It is at the Trijunction of India-China and Afghanistan border.
25. 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.
26. Which nation forms the proposed construction site for the “Grand Inga Dam”?
[A] Spain
[B] Brazil
[C] Democratic Republic of Congo
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: C [Democratic Republic of Congo]
Notes:
Grand Inga Dam is a series of seven proposed hydroelectric power station at the site of the Inga Falls in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a proposed 40000 megawatts hydroelectric power project and if realised it would be the largest power station in the world. This project would be located across the Congo River.
27. Which among the following is/are a characteristic feature of Air masses?
- It must be large
- It must have uniform properties in vertical dimension
- It must travel as a unit
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
Air masses occur over a homogeneous area, when air remains for a sufficiently long time, it acquires the characteristics of that are.
Air masses are large. A typical air mass is more than 1600 kilometres.
They have uniform properties in horizontal dimension
They must travel in a unit. It must be distinct from the surrounding area.
28. What is a detached elevation with shallow depths?
[A] Atoll
[B] Shoal
[C] Reef
[D] Trench
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Correct Answer: B [Shoal]
Notes:
Shoal is a detached elevation with shallow depths. It projects out of water with moderate heights. Therefore they are dangerous for navigation and other activities.
29. Which among the following pairs of ocean relief features is/are correct matched?
- Seamounts – Flat topped mountains
- Guyots – Mountains with pointed Summits
Select the 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:
Seamounts are mountains with pointed summits, rising from the seafloor that does not reach the surface of the ocean. Guyots are flat-topped mountains or seamounts.
30. In which sea Cuba is located?
[A] Mediterranean Sea
[B] Adriatic Sea
[C] Caribbean Sea
[D] Labrador Sea
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Correct Answer: C [Caribbean Sea]
Notes:
Cuba is located in the northern Caribbean Sea at the confluence of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Cuba shares maritime borders with the United States of America to the north and north-west; The Bahamas to the north; Mexico to the west. Haiti to the east; Jamaican and the Cayman Islands located to the south.
