World Geography MCQs
41. Which among the following is the single largest irrigated area in the world?
[A] Indus Valley
[B] Brahamputra Valley
[C] Ganga Basin
[D] Mahanadi Basin
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Correct Answer: A [Indus Valley]
Notes:
Indus Valley in Pakistan is the largest single irrigated area on Earth, covering around 9X10^6 hactares which is equal to the total irrigated area of the United States.
42. In context with the tides, if a high tide occurs at a particular place at 8.00 AM. What time we can expect the next high tide?
[A] 8.00 PM
[B] 8.10 PM
[C] 8.12 PM
[D] 8.25 PM
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Correct Answer: D [8.25 PM]
43. Comparing to other regions, the day night temperature difference will be maximum in which among the following regions?
[A] Tundra
[B] Mediterranean
[C] Tropical Deserts
[D] Equatorial
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Correct Answer: C [Tropical Deserts]
Notes:
In Tropical deserts, the nightes are like winters.
44. Which among the following two countries are separated by the Straits of Johor?
[A] Korea and Japan
[B] Singapore and Malaysia
[C] Denmark and Sweden
[D] Singapore and Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [Singapore and Malaysia]
Notes:
Singapore and Malaysia are separated by the Straits of Johor. Singapore Strait is located between Singapore and Indonesia (Sumatra), Korea Strait separates from the Korea to Japan, Denmark and Sweden are separated by Oresund strait.
45. Which among the following Isthumuses has been known as “The Devil’s Neck”?
[A] Kra Isthmus
[B] Isthmus of Panama
[C] Karelian Isthmus
[D] Isthmus of Corinth
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Correct Answer: A [Kra Isthmus]
Notes:
Kra Isthmus connects the Malay Peninsula with the mainland of Asia and is known as Devil`s neck.
46. Makran is located in which among the following ?
[A] Arabian Sea
[B] Indian Ocean near southern coast of Sri Lanka
[C] Bay of Bengal
[D] Mediterranean Sea
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Correct Answer: A [Arabian Sea]
47. The Wakhan Corridor makes a land link between which among the following two neighbors?
[A] Afghanistan & Tajikistan
[B] Afghanistan & Uzbekistan
[C] Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan
[D] Afghanistan & China
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Correct Answer: D [Afghanistan & China]
48. The mean elevation of Antarctica is near to which among the following values?
[A] 4500 ft
[B] 5500 ft
[C] 6500 ft
[D] 7500 ft
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Correct Answer: D [7500 ft]
Notes:
Mean elevation is 7516 ft and it is the continent with highest mean elevation.
49. Which among the following is the correct location of the Chukchi Sea?
[A] Western Pacific Ocean
[B] North Atlantic Ocean
[C] Southern Pacific Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
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Correct Answer: D [Arctic Ocean]
50. In which of the following countries, the weight of cotton in a bale is maximum among all ?
[A] United States
[B] China
[C] Egypt
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Egypt]
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