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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
31. Which among the following primary weather condition associated with coastal climate is not correct?
[A] Sea Breeze During The Day
[B] Higher Rainfall Than Inland Areas
[C] Extreme Climate Throughout The Year
[D] Land Breeze In The Evenings
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Correct Answer: C [Extreme Climate Throughout The Year]
Notes:
Primary weather conditions associated with a coastal region:
Sea Breeze During The Day
Land Breeze In The Evenings
Moderate Climate Throughout The Year
Coastal Fog
Higher Rainfall Than Inland Areas
32. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Tundra Biome?
- The growing season of the arctic tundra is about 50 to 60 days.
- The growing season in the alpine tundra regions is about 180 days.
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: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:The arctic tundra is located in the northern hemisphere. It encircles the North Pole and extends south to the coniferous forest of the taiga. The growing season in the tundra region is about 50 to 60 days.
The Alpine tundra is located on the mountain regions throughout the world, there are at the high altitudes where trees cannot grow. The growing season in these regions is about 180 days.
33. Which is the largest land biome on the Earth?
[A] Taiga
[B] Tundra
[C] Deciduous forest
[D] Grassland
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Correct Answer: A [Taiga]
Notes:
Taiga is the largest land biome and it makes up of about 29% of the world’s forest cover; a large part of this biome is located in Russia and Canada. Taiga is found in the northern parts of North America, Europe and Asia. The climate of the taiga is very cold.
34. What is an important indicator about the status of women in a country?
[A] Crude Birth Rate
[B] Gross Reproduction Rate
[C] Sex Ratio
[D] Crude Death Rate
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Correct Answer: C [Sex Ratio]
Notes:
The ratio between the number of women and men in the population is known as the Sex Ratio.
The sex ratio is an important indicator about the status of women in a country.
Females have a biological advantage over males because they are more resilient than males.
35. Who among the following said, ” Asia has many people where people are few and few places where people are very many”?
[A] Charles Darwin
[B] F. Hoyle
[C] George Cressey
[D] Thomas Hess
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Correct Answer: C [George Cressey ]
Notes:
At the beginning 21st century the total population is over 6 billion. Population of the world is unevenly distributed.
George B. Cressey stated, “Asia has many people where people are few and few places where people are very many”.
36. What kind of settlement is, in which the central part of the settlement is unoccupied by the residents?
[A] Rectangular
[B] Triangular
[C] L Shaped
[D] Hollow
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Correct Answer: D [Hollow]
Notes:
The settlements growing near the oases in deserts tend to be circular or oval. In case the central part of the settlement is unoccupied by residents of the settlement, then it is called a Hollow settlement.
37. There are no areas devoted to Pastoral Herding in which among the following regions?
- North America
- Indus Plains
- South America
- Australia
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Pastoral herding is the simplest form of pastoral activity. People engaged in this activity graze animals on natural pastures and they migrate from place to place in search of pasture.
There are no areas devoted to this activity in most of North America, South America and Australia.
38. Which among the following is/are the environmental benefits of Aquaculture?
- Creates a Barrier Against Pollution With Mollusc and Seaweed
- Low Environmental Impact
- Increases Fishing Pressure on Wild Stock
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Aquaculture – It is the process of rearing, breeding and harvesting of aquatic species, both animals and plants, in controlled aquatic environments like the oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams.
Environmental Benefits of Aquaculture:
Creates a Barrier Against Pollution With Mollusc and Seaweed
Reduces Fishing Pressure on Wild Stock
Low Environmental Impact
Water Usage
39. Which among the following species of timber has a large oil content, making it more durable?
[A] Mahogany
[B] Teak
[C] Cedar
[D] Ebony
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Correct Answer: B [Teak]
Notes:
Teak is an important tropical hardwood. Teakwood has a large oil content making it more durable. The oil acts as a natural preservative in humid environments. Teakwood finds application in construction activity.
40. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Plantations?
- The plantations have a large area and they are usually found in areas of low density of population.
- It is capital intensive.
- The plantation farming has been an agricultural practice primarily in tropical and subtropical regions.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Plantation agriculture is a form of commercial agriculture. The plantations have a large area and they are usually found in areas of low density of population.
They employ large number of people, most of them unskilled low paid labourers.
Plantation farming is capital intensive.
It has been an agricultural practice primarily in tropical and subtropical regions.
