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 is the longest river in Greece?
[A] Dnieper River
[B] Meuse River
[C] Haliacmon River
[D] Daugava River
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Correct Answer: C [Haliacmon River]
Notes:
The Haliacmon is the longest river in Greece, with a total length of 297 km. In Greece, there are three rivers longer than Haliakmon, Maritsa, Struma, both coming from Bulgaria, and the Vardar, but the length of each one of them in Greek territory is less than that of Haliakmon, which flows entirely in Greece.
42. Transdanubian Mountains are located in which country?
[A] Austria
[B] Slovakia
[C] Hungary
[D] Slovenia
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Correct Answer: C [Hungary]
Notes:
The Transdanubian Mountains, also known as Bakony Forest, Dunantul Highlands, Highlands of Transdanubia, Transdanubian Central Range, are a mountain range in Hungary covering about 7000 km2. Its highest peak is the Pilis, with a height of 757 m
43. Which of the following island is the highest island of Kiribati?
[A] Gilbert
[B] Banaba
[C] Tarawa
[D] Kirimati
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Correct Answer: B [Banaba]
Notes:
The island nation of Kiribati, officially known as Republic of Kiribati is located in central Pacific Ocean. It is made up of 33 islands among which the highest is Banaba island.
44. What is the %age of total area under agriculture in Luxembourg?
[A] 45%
[B] 67%
[C] 51%
[D] 32%
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Correct Answer: C [51%]
Notes:
The total area under agriculture in Luxembourg is about 1310 sq. km. It counts about 51% of the total area of the country.
45. Which of the following is the longest river of Madagascar?
[A] Betsiboka
[B] Mangoro
[C] Ikopa
[D] Mangoki
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Correct Answer: D [Mangoki]
Notes:
The longest river of Republic of Madagascar is river Mangoki. It originates in the central highlands of Madagascar and by running westward, meets the Mozambique Channel. It is about 564 km long.
46. In recent years, there has been a speculation that there can be a slowdown of the Gulf stream, which would affect the climate of Western Europe badly. What is the most probable reason for this?
[A] Melting of Arctic Glaciers
[B] Plate Tectonics in Atlantic Ocean
[C] Fast elimination of Tropical Rain Forests
[D] Increased pollution of the Atlantic Ocean
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Correct Answer: A [Melting of Arctic Glaciers]
Notes:
The most probable reason for a potential slowdown of the Gulf Stream is the melting of Arctic glaciers. As glaciers melt, they release freshwater into the North Atlantic, disrupting the salinity and density-driven currents that power the Gulf Stream. This phenomenon is linked to climate change, with studies indicating that the Gulf Stream has weakened by about 15% since the mid-20th century. A slowdown could lead to harsher winters and altered weather patterns in Western Europe.
47. The largest forest which covers 25 percent of the world”s forest land is :
[A] The Tropical Rain forest
[B] Taiga forest of Siberia
[C] Monsoon forest
[D] Temperate forests of Europe
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Correct Answer: B [Taiga forest of Siberia]
Notes:
Taiga is the world’s largest land biome. It makes up 29% of the world’s forest cover. Also known as boreal forest or snow forest, it is characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces and larches. The largest areas of Taiga are located in Russia and Canada.
48. Which of the following is also known as Doctor winds?
[A] Foehn
[B] Harmattan
[C] Chinook
[D] Sirocco
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Correct Answer: B [Harmattan]
Notes:
The Harmattan, a dry, dusty, north-easterly or easterly wind which occurs in West Africa north of the equator, is known as the Doctor. The weather becomes suddenly dry and pleasant in the western coast of Africa, at the arrival of Harmattan. The harmattan season is from the end of November to the middle of March.
49. Where is the world’s highest volcanic mountain Cotopaxi located?
[A] Japan
[B] Philippines
[C] Ecuador
[D] Hawaiian Islands
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Correct Answer: C [Ecuador]
Notes:
Cotopaxi is an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, located in the Latacunga canton of Cotopaxi Province, south of Quitoand northeast of the city of Latacunga, Ecuador, in South America.It is the second highest summit in Ecuador, reaching a height of 5,897 m. It is one of the world’s highest volcanoes.
50. The ‘Masai’ is a primitive tribe primarily residing in__:
[A] Angola and Zambia
[B] Botswana and Namibia
[C] Chad and Nigeria
[D] Kenya and Tanzania
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Correct Answer: D [Kenya and Tanzania]
Notes:
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasai.
