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 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.
22. The coastal city Perth is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Turkey
[B] United States
[C] Australia
[D] Sweden
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
The coastal city Perth is the capital of Western Australia. It has beautiful beaches, national parks and wildlife protected areas. It is famous for its annual music festivals.
23. Which is the highest peak in the Drakensberg Mountains?
[A] Mt. Toubkal
[B] Mt. Elbert
[C] Mt. Lesotho
[D] Mt. Aconcagua
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Correct Answer: C [Mt. Lesotho]
Notes:
The Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa, are young folded mountains. Mt. Lesotho is the highest peak in the Drakensberg Mountains.
24. The Kalahari desert covers which among the following countries?
- Botswana
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Eritrea
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savannah in Southern Africa. It covers the countries: Botswana, parts of Namibia and regions of South Africa. It covers an area of 930,000 square kilometres.
25. What are the cold and dry winds that blow from the Alps over France towards the Mediterranean Sea called?
[A] Chinook
[B] Loo
[C] Mistral
[D] Sirocco
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Correct Answer: C [Mistral ]
Notes:
Mistral is a harmful, cold and dry wind with a high speed blowing from the Alps over France towards the Mediterranean Sea. It brings blizzards into southern France.
26. In which nation the sandspit “Zlatni Rat” is located?
[A] Cote d’Ivoire
[B] Portugal
[C] Croatia
[D] Uruguay
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Correct Answer: C [Croatia]
Notes:
Zlatni Rat is a sandspit located in the coast of Adriatic Sea of Croatia. It lies to the south of Hvar Channel. It is a pebble beach with the Mediterranean pine groves. Jugo, a strong south-easterly wind, usually influences the landform of Zlatni Rat by changing the shape of the beach.
27. What is the ‘eye’ of the cyclone characterized by?
[A] Fast winds and fair weather
[B] Light winds and thunderstorms
[C] Light winds and fair weather
[D] Fast winds and thunderstorms
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Correct Answer: C [Light winds and fair weather]
Notes:
The “eye” is a roughly circular area of comparatively light winds and fair weather found at the center of a severe tropical cyclone. There is little or no precipitation.
28. Which ocean separates the Old World from the New World?
[A] Pacific
[B] Atlantic
[C] Indian
[D] Arctic
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Correct Answer: B [Atlantic]
Notes:
The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean in the world. It covers approximately 20 percent of Earth’s surface and about 29 percent of its water surface area. It separates the “Old World” from the “New World”. The Atlantic Ocean is a busiest ocean in terms of trade and commerce.
29. What are tides featuring two high tides and two low tides each day called?
[A] Diurnal Tides
[B] Mixed Tide
[C] Neap Tide
[D] Semi-diurnal Tide
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Correct Answer: D [Semi-diurnal Tide]
Notes:
Tides are the periodical rise and fall of the sea levels, once or twice a day, caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the sun, the moon and the rotation of the earth.
Semi-diurnal Tide: They are the most common tidal pattern, featuring two high tides and two low tides each day.
30. Which among the following factors is/are responsible for ocean currents?
- Planetary winds
- Temperature
- Earth’s Rotation
- Salinity
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Ocean currents are the large masses of surface water that circulate in regular patterns around the oceans.
Factors responsible for Ocean Currents:
The Planetary winds,
Temperatures,
Salinity,
The earth s rotation,
Obstruction from land
