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 geologist coined the word Inselberg?
[A] Alexander Humboldt
[B] Wilhelm Bornhardt
[C] F.Hoyle
[D] James Jeffreys

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22. Which among the following is the world’s largest river delta?
[A] Amazon Delta
[B] Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
[C] Danube Delta
[D] Nile Delta

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23. What name is commonly used to refer a valley in Ireland and Scotland?
[A] Glen
[B] Dale
[C] Moraine
[D] Oasis

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24. What is a linear lowland created by a tectonic rift or a fault called?
[A] Dome
[B] Caldera
[C] Rift valley
[D] Horst

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25. What are long and narrow depressions of the sea floor called?
[A] Oceanic crest
[B] Continental slope
[C] Mid-oceanic ridge
[D] Oceanic trench

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26. Which among the following statements is correct about Faceted Spur?
[A] It is a depressed block of planetary crust bordered by parallel faults
[B] It is a raised fault block bounded by normal faults
[C] It is a long and narrow depressions of the sea floor
[D] It is a ridge that descends towards a valley floor

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27. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Geysers?

  1. It is a hot spring characterized by intermittent discharge of water ejected turbulently
  2. They are generally aligned along faults

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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28. Northernmost permanently inhabited place in the world is located in which country?
[A] Norway
[B] Russia
[C] Canada
[D] United Kingdom

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29. The “Boali Falls” is located in which nation?
[A] Central African Republic
[B] South Sudan
[C] South Africa
[D] Mozambique

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30. The Antrim coast is located in which among the following countries?
[A] Sweden
[B] Australia
[C] Norway
[D] Ireland

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