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. Maya Mountains are located in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Venezuela
[C] Belize
[D] Chile
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Correct Answer: C [Belize]
Notes:
The Maya Mountains are a mountain range located in Belize. The highest peak of this range is Doyle’s Delight which is 1124 metres above sea level. This mountain range houses Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a location of a number of Mayan ruin sites. These mountains are made of the Paleozoic era of granite and sediments.
22. Which coastal city is known as the Magic City?
[A] Miami
[B] Venice
[C] New Orleans
[D] Perth
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Correct Answer: A [Miami]
Notes:
The coastal city of Miami is located in the state of Florida, US. It is called the Magic City. It is one of the most popular beaches in the world.
23. The Pothohar Plateau is found in which among the following countries?
[A] India
[B] Nepal
[C] Pakistan
[D] Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: C [Pakistan ]
Notes:
The Pothohar plateau in Pakistan, is bounded on the east by the Jhelum River, on the west by the Indus River, on the north by the Kala Chitta Range and the Margalla Hills, and on the south by the Salt Range.
24. Which among the following is not a seasonal wind?
[A] Monsoon
[B] Land Breeze
[C] Easterlies
[D] Sea Breeze
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Correct Answer: C [Easterlies]
Notes:
Permanent winds are the planetary winds which blow extensively over continents and oceans. Permanent winds or Planetary winds include:
Trade winds
Easterlies
Westerlies
Monsoons, Land Breeze and Sea Breeze are seasonal winds which change their direction periodically with the change in season.
25. Which among the following is involved in the Orographic Precipitation?
[A] Convectional cell which is an updraft of warmer air seeking higher altitude
[B] Air is forced to rise upwards by the landform features.
[C] Moist air is made to rise by a cyclonic pressure system.
[D] Front or boundary line is formed between two air masses of contrasting temperature
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Correct Answer: B [Air is forced to rise upwards by the landform features.]
Notes:
Orographic rainfall occurs when the saturated air mass comes across a mountain and is forced to rise. The principal characteristic of this type of rainfall. The region situated on the leeward side is known as the rain-shadow area.
26. Which among the following pairs of cyclones and their associated names is/are correctly matched?
- Western Australia – Willy-willies
- South China Sea – Hurricanes
- Atlantic – Typhoons
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Cyclone are called by different names in different regions:
Indian Ocean – Cyclones
Atlantic – Hurricanes
Western Pacific and South China Sea – Typhoons
Western Australia – Willy-willies
27. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Ocean Temperature?
- The maximum temperature of the oceans is always at the thermocline.
- Aphotic zone extends from 200m depth to the bottom and does not receive solar rays.
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 maximum temperature of the oceans is always at their surface because it directly receives the insolation.
Thermocline lies between 100 metres and 1000 metres. There is a steep fall in temperature in this zone.
28. Which among the following water bodies has the highest salinity?
[A] Lake Van
[B] Dead Sea
[C] Great Salt Lake
[D] Dal Lake
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Correct Answer: A [Lake Van]
Notes:
Salinity means the total content of dissolved salts in Sea or Ocean.
The highest salinity is found in Lake Van, Turkey – 330 o/oo
Dead Sea – 238 o/oo
Great Salt Lake – 220 o/oo
29. Which among the following is/are correct about causes of Coral Bleaching?
- Rise in Temperature
- Ocean Acidification
- Increased Sedimentation
- Chemical Pollution
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
When corals face stress by changes in conditions such as temperature, light, or nutrients, they expel the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae living in their tissues, causing them to turn completely white. This phenomenon is called coral bleaching.
Causes of Coral Bleaching :
Rise in Temperature
Ocean Acidification
Increased Sedimentation
Chemical Pollution
Infectious diseases
30. In which nation “Escambray Mountains” are located?
[A] Cuba
[B] Mexico
[C] Canada
[D] Ireland
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Correct Answer: A [Cuba]
Notes:
Escambray Mountains are located in Cuba. Pico San Juan is its highest peak. This range houses Agabama River which divides the range into two. This range houses Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve Peak and Valley de Los Ingenios, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was also the location of the Escambray Rebellion of 1959 to 1965.
