World Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS and SSC Examinations
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. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim countries that seeks to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region. How many ASEAN Countries are members of APEC?
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22. Orogenic forces’ are responsible for the formation of:
1.Block Mountains
2.Fold Mountains
3.Relict Mountains
Choose the correct option:
[A] Only 2
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1,2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 and 2]
23. The “Ninety East Ridge” is a submarine volcanic ridge located in __?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Atlantic Ocean
[C] Indian Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Ocean]
Notes:
The Ninety East Ridge is an 5500 km long, north-south-oriented, submarine volcanic ridge in the eastern Indian Ocean that formed from magmatism associated with the deep seated Kerguelen mantle plume as the Indian plate drifted rapidly northward during the Late Cretaceous.
24. The faunal diversity of the Arctic Tundra is much more rich in comparision to Antarctic Tundra. Which of the following is / are correct statements in this context?
- The temperature of the Antarctic Tundra is much more extreme in comparison to arctic tundra
- Antarctica is physically isolated from other continents
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The major difference between Arctic Tundra and Antarctic Tundra is that Antarctic Tundra lacks a large mammal fauna, while in Arctic Tundra we find an array of mammals as mentioned above. The reason is that Antarctica is physically isolated from other continents. However, the shores are inhabited by Sea mammals and sea birds, including seals and penguins. Further, some small mammals, like rabbits and cats, have been introduced by humans to some of the subantarctic islands.
25. Earth’s Equator is characterized by __:
1. Almost equal length of day and night
2. Almost no change in seasons
3. Quick rate of sunrise and sunset
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 1 & 2 are correct
[C] Only 2 & 3 are correct
[D] 1, 2, & 3 are correct
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, & 3 are correct]
Notes:
26. Consider the following statements:
1. Harbour waves originate due to earthquakes
2. Rip tides indicate a nearby storm / hurricane
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [ Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Tsunamis are called ‘harbor wave’, and they are result of displacement of a large volume of a body of water, usually an ocean due to Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions. Rip tides are strong sea currents which push away from the shore as a strong storm is near. They are formed by the strong winds pushing water towards the shore. Tropical cyclones’ winds push waves up against the shoreline even if they are hundreds of miles away, so rip tide warnings are often the first indication of a nearby hurricane.
27. What is the reason that Australia is very dry continent and only Antarctica receives less rainfall than Australia?
- The landmass in Australia has low elevation
- Australia’s West Coast is touched by warm ocean currents
- Australia is dominated by low pressure systems
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:The reasons are as follows:
- Cold ocean currents off the west coast
- Low elevation of landforms
- Dominance of high-pressure systems
- Shape of the landmass
28. Which among the following is the correct set of three largest river basins (by area), from largest to smallest ?
[A] Amazon, Congo, Ganga
[B] Amazon, Congo, Mississippi
[C] Amazon, Mississippi, Congo
[D] Amazon, Mississippi, Ganga
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon, Congo, Mississippi]
Notes:
The three largest river basins (by area), from largest to smallest, are the Amazon basin, the Congo basin, and the Mississippi basin. The three rivers that drain the most water are the Amazon, Congo, and Ganges Rivers.
29. Which among the following is / are benefits of the Farm mechanization?
- It enhances average foodgrain yield
- It reduces human labour
- It reduces cost of cultivation
- It enhances the quality of the farm produce
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Mechanization of agriculture is an essential input in modern agriculture. It enhances productivity besides reducing human drudgery and cost of cultivation. Mechanization also helps in improving utilization efficiency of other inputs, safety and comfort of the agricultural worker, improvements in the quality and value addition of the produce and also enables the farmers to raise a second crop or multi crop making the Indian agriculture attractive and a way of life by becoming commercial instead of subsistence. The farm power availability and the average foodgrain yield have a direct relationship. States like Punjab and Haryana, where availability of farm power is more, have in general, higher productivity as compared to others.
30. The Malay Peninsula is __:
1. southern-most point of the Asian mainland
2. separated from Sumatra by Strait of Malacca
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [ Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Both the statements are correct in this question.
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