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 waterbody forms the coastline of the island country of “Fiji”?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Atlantic Ocean
[C] Indian Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
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Correct Answer: A [Pacific Ocean]
Notes:
Fiji is an island country located in the Melanesia subregion of the Oceania geographic region in the South Pacific Ocean, northwest of New Zealand.
42. Which territory houses “Les Saintes” islands?
[A] Antigua and Barbuda
[B] Dominica
[C] The Bahamas
[D] Guadeloupe
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Correct Answer: D [Guadeloupe]
Notes:
Les Saintes, also known as Isles des Saintes, is a group of small islands in the archipelago of Guadeloupe, an overseas territory of France. Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes Islands is the pearl of the archipelago, it is designated by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. “Salako”, a traditional hat, is originated from and native to Les Saintes. Also, “Saintoise” a type of fishing boat without a deck , is originated from and native to this island group.
43. Which three countries share the location of the “Pyrenees Mountain Range”?
[A] Spain, Andorra, France
[B] France, Monaco, Italy
[C] Spain, Monaco, France
[D] France, Andorra, Italy
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Correct Answer: A [Spain, Andorra, France]
Notes:
The Pyrenees is a mountain range located between France, Andorra, and Spain. The highest peak of this mountain range is Aneto, which is 3404 meters above sea level. It houses Pyrenees National Park. It houses scientific facilities such as Pic du Midi observatory and Odeillo solar furnace.
44. Which is the basin country of the “Potaro River”?
[A] Chile
[B] Brazil
[C] Guyana
[D] Venezuela
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Correct Answer: C [Guyana]
Notes:
The Potaro River is a river in Guyana that runs from Mount Ayanganna area of the Pakaraima Mountains for approximately 225 km before flowing into the Essequibo River, Guyana’s largest river. The renown Kaieteur Falls is on the Potaro.
45. Which of the following is the largest lake in Israel?
[A] Tiberias
[B] Hula
[C] Ram
[D] Dalton
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Correct Answer: A [Tiberias]
Notes:
The Lake Tiberias or popularly known as Sea of Galilee is the largest lake of Israel which is around 21 km long and its depth varies up to only 43 meters.
46. Which of the following is the largest lake of the Republic of Mozambique?
[A] Chuita
[B] Chilwa
[C] Malawi
[D] Urema
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Correct Answer: C [Malawi]
Notes:
The largest lake of the Republic of Mozambique is the lake Malawi. It is the largest lake of Africa and is spread in three countries namely Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania.
47. Which of the following is the highest peaks in Papua New Guinea?
[A] Mount Whitney
[B] Mount Elbert
[C] Mount Wilhelm
[D] None of These
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Correct Answer: C [Mount Wilhelm]
Notes:
Mount Wilhelm is the highest peak of the PNG with an elevation of 4509m. It is also known as Enduwa Kombughu in local Kuman. This peak is also the highest peak in Oceania(including New Zealand & Australia).
48. Which planet takes 88 earth days to make one revolution of the sun?
[A] Mercury
[B] Saturn
[C] Jupiter
[D] Mars
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Correct Answer: A [Mercury]
Notes:
In the solar system, the orbit of Mercury is the most eccentric (that is, the least perfectly circular) of the eight planets. It orbits the Sun once in about 88 Earth days, completing three rotations about its axis for every two orbits.
49. Which of the following are the smaller planets than the size of the Earth?
[A] Uranus and Mars
[B] Neptune and Venus
[C] Venus and Mars
[D] Neptune a nd Mars
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Correct Answer: C [Venus and Mars]
Notes:
The eight planets of the Solar System (by decreasing size) are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars and Mercury.
50. Approximately what is the normal rate of temperature rise with depth from the surface of the Earth to the interior of the Earth?
[A] 1°C per 185 meter
[B] 1°C per 185 feet
[C] 1°C per 32 meter
[D] 1°C per 32 feet
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Correct Answer: C [1°C per 32 meter]
Notes:
The different observations show that the rate of increase of temperature is not uniform from the surface towards the earth’s centre. In the beginning, this rate of increase of temperature is at an average rate of 10 C for every 32m increase in depth. While in the upper 100kms, the increase in temperature is at the rate of 120 C per km and in the next 300kms, it is 200 C per km. But going further deep, this rate reduces to mere 100 C per km.
