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.
41. Which three countries share the location of the “Greater Caucasus” mountain range?
[A] Norway, Finland, Sweden
[B] Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
[C] Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia
[D] Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria
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Correct Answer: C [Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia]
Notes:
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia are the three countries that share the location of the “Greater Caucasus” mountain range. Greater Caucasus is a 1,200 kilometres long major mountain range of the Caucasus Mountains. The range stretches between the Taman Peninsula of the Black Sea to the Absheron Peninsula of the Caspian Sea: from the Western Caucasus in the vicinity of Sochi on the northeastern shore of the Black Sea and reaching nearly to Baku on the Caspian.
42. Nzerekore Region is located in which country?
[A] Guinea
[B] Senegal
[C] Liberia
[D] The Gambia
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Correct Answer: A [Guinea]
Notes:
The Nzerekore Region is a region in the southern part of Guinea. Its capital and largest city are Nzerekore. It is one of the eight regions of Guinea. It is bordered by the countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ivory Coast, and the Guinean regions of Kankan and Faranah.
43. Which waterbody forms the coastline of Honduras through the Gulf of Fonseca?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Caribbean Sea
[C] Indian Ocean
[D] Coral Sea
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Correct Answer: A [Pacific Ocean]
Notes:
The Pacific Ocean forms the coastline of Honduras through the Gulf of Fonseca. Honduras is a country in Central America. The Republic of Honduras is bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the southwest by El Salvador, to the southeast by Nicaragua, to the south by the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Fonseca, and to the north by the Gulf of Honduras, a large inlet of the Caribbean Sea.
44. Which river was once also called “the most Hungarian river”?
[A] Tisza River
[B] Drava River
[C] Mures River
[D] Bodrog River
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Correct Answer: A [Tisza River]
Notes:
Tisza River was once also called “the most Hungarian river”. The Tisza is one of the main rivers of Central and Eastern Europe. Once, it was called “the most Hungarian river” because it flowed entirely within the Kingdom of Hungary. Today, it crosses several national borders. Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia are the basin countries of this river.
45. Which country’s popular tourist route is “Diamond Circle”?
[A] Denmark
[B] Norway
[C] Sweden
[D] Iceland
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Correct Answer: D [Iceland]
Notes:
Iceland’s popular tourist route is “Diamond Circle”. The Diamond Circle is a popular tourist route in North Iceland. The four primary stops on the route are The town of Husavík, Asbyrgi Canyon, Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Other stops include Vatnajokull National Park, Godafoss Waterfall, Dark Castles, Eider Falls, The Whispering Cliffs and Laugar. The Diamond Circle covers an area rich in volcanic and geothermal features.
46. Which water body shares its borders with Kenya?
[A] Mediterranean Sea
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Atlantic Ocean
[D] Red Sea
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Ocean]
Notes:
The Republic of Kenya is located in Eastern Africa. It shares its borders with Indian Ocean which lies to its East.
47. In which region of Latvia, the Razna National Park is situated?
[A] Latgale
[B] Courland
[C] Vidzeme
[D] Riga
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Correct Answer: A [Latgale]
Notes:
The Razna National Park is situated in the Latgale region of Latvia. It was designated in the year 2007 and it covers an area of about 596 sq. km.
48. Which of the following is the longest river of Lithuania?
[A] Neris
[B] Venta
[C] Nemunas
[D] Dysna
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Correct Answer: C [Nemunas]
Notes:
The longest river of the Republic of Lithuania is the river Nemunas. It originates in the central Belarus and flows through Lithuania and ends its journey in Baltic sea. Its total length is around 937 kms out of which 475km is in Lithuania.
49. Which of the below are the disconnected lines drawn on a map for showing slope?
[A] Bench marks
[B] Contours
[C] Form lines
[D] Hachure
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Correct Answer: D [Hachure]
Notes:
Hachures are short disconnected lines drawn on the map to depict the slope of the ground surface. They are drawn in rows; each row being disconnected from the other. They are short and closely spaced for steep slopes and relatively long and widely spaced for gentler slopes. Hachures are not drawn for leveled areas, such as flat valley or a plateau top.
50. What process takes place during the youthful stage of a river ?
[A] Valley widening
[B] River rejuvenating
[C] Valley deepening
[D] Meandering
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Correct Answer: C [Valley deepening]
Notes:
The youthful stage of the river is when water flow is the quickest. Because of steep slope and steep channel gradient in this stage, rivers actively deepen their valleys through vertical erosion. The valley becomes deep and narrow characterized by steep valley side slopes of convex plan. Waterfalls, V-shaped valleys and interlocking spurs are features of this stage.