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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App

41. Which among the following countries is/are the leading nations in the field of engineering industries?

  1. US
  2. UK
  3. Japan
  4. Russia

Select the correct code from the options given below:

[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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42. Which sea forms the coastline of Germany to the north-east?

[A] North Sea
[B] Baltic Sea
[C] Black Sea
[D] Caspian Sea

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43. In which of the following groups of Islands, Jamaica is situated?

[A] Greater Antilles
[B] Madagscar
[C] Great Britain
[D] Marshall

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44. The angle between the magnetic meridian and the geographical meridian at a place is

[A] Azimuth
[B] Dip
[C] Declination
[D] Latitude

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45. Which of the following is not an example of a metamorphic rock?

[A] Gneiss
[B] Phyllite
[C] Schist
[D] Granite

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46. Each fragment of the earth’s crust is called a _______.

[A] plane
[B] plate
[C] platter
[D] slab

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47. Which type of climate is best suited for tea plantations ?

[A] Hot and humid
[B] Dry and dusty
[C] Dry and airy
[D] Extremely cold

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48. Which of the following deserts have been named after the phrase ‘The Great Thirst’ ?

[A] Namib Desert
[B] Mojave Desert
[C] Kalahari Desert
[D] Sahara Desert

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49. Which of the following country is a land locked country?

[A] India
[B] Malaysia
[C] Switzerland
[D] Pakistan

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50. Which of the following is known as ‘Island of Pearls’?

[A] Japan
[B] Maldives
[C] Israel
[D] Bahrain

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