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 of the following is the highest peak of Madagascar?
[A] Maromokotro
[B] Ambondrona
[C] Angavo
[D] Ambohitra
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Correct Answer: A [Maromokotro]
Notes:
The highest mountain peak of Republic of Madagascar is Maromokotro which is also known as Mount Tsaratanana. It is located in the northeastern Madagascar and is about 2876 meter high above the mean sea level.
42. With respect to the layers of the sun, which of the following layers get hotter if you go further away from the Sun?
[A] Photosphere
[B] Chromosphere
[C] Transition region
[D] Corona
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Correct Answer: B [Chromosphere]
Notes:
- The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
- The photosphere is the deepest layer of the Sun that we can observe directly. Most of the photosphere is covered by granulation.
- The chromosphere is a layer in the Sun above the solar surface (the photosphere). In this layer (and higher layers) it actually gets hotter if you go further away from the Sun, unlike in the lower layers, where it gets hotter if you go closer to the center of the Sun.
- The transition region is a very narrow (60 miles / 100 km) layer between the chromosphere and the corona where the temperature rises abruptly.
- The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun. The corona cannot be seen with the naked eye except during a total solar eclipse, or with the use of a coronagraph. The corona does not have an upper limit.
43. When does solar eclipse take place ?
[A] When the sun is between the moon and earth
[B] When the earth is between the moon and sun
[C] When the moon is between the sun and earth
[D] When the moon does not lie on the line joining the sun and earth
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Correct Answer: C [When the moon is between the sun and earth]
Notes:
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets between Earth and the sun, and the moon casts a shadow over Earth. A solar eclipse can only take place at the phase of new moon, when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth and its shadows fall upon Earth’s surface.
44. Match the following mountain ranges with their respective continents:
- Himalayas a. South America
- Andes b. North America
- Rocky c. Asia
[A] 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – c
[B] 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b
[C] 1 – c, 2 – b, 3 – a
[D] 1 – a, 2 – c, 3 – b
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Correct Answer: B [1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b]
Notes:
- Himalayas: a mountain range in Asia separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau
- Andes: the longest continental mountain range in the world that forms a continuous highland along the western edge of South America
- Rocky: a major mountain range in western North America that stretches from Western Canada to Southwestern United States.
45. In the context of plate tectonics, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
[A] Eurasian plate is largely an oceanic plate.
[B] The major tectonic plates are surrounded by young fold mountain ridges, trenches, and/or faults.
[C] Tectonic plates move horizontally over the asthenosphere.
[D] Earth\”s surface is divided into seven major plates.
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Correct Answer: A [Eurasian plate is largely an oceanic plate.]
Notes:
The Eurasian Plate is a tectonic plate which includes most of the continent of Eurasia (a landmass consisting of the traditional continents of Europe and Asia), with the notable exceptions of the Indian subcontinent, the Arabian subcontinent, and the area east of the Chersky Range in East Siberia.
46. In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by
[A] Tree plantation/afforestation
[B] Crop rotation
[C] Contour ploughing
[D] Using farm manure
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Correct Answer: A [Tree plantation/afforestation]
Notes:
Soil erosion in a desert region can be checked by tree plantation and afforestation.
47. The temperate grasslands of North America are known as__:
[A] Pampas
[B] Downs
[C] Steppes
[D] Prairies
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Correct Answer: D [Prairies]
Notes:
Temperate grasslands are known as Prairies in North America, Pampas in South America, Veld in Southern Africa and Steppe in Asia. Temperate grasslands are located north of the Tropic of Cancer (23.50 North) and south of the Tropic of Capricorn (23.50 South).
48. Which of the following cities is the capital of the desert country Mali ?
[A] Damascus
[B] Bamako
[C] Adra
[D] Ankara
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Correct Answer: B [Bamako]
Notes:
Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali. In 2006, it was estimated to be the fastest growing city in Africa and sixth-fastest in the world. It is the seventh- largest West African urban center after Lagos, Abidjan, Kano, Ibadan, Dakar, and Accra. It is located on the Niger River.
49. World famous Kaieteur Falls is situated on which river?
[A] Potaro
[B] Mississippi
[C] St. Lawrence
[D] Zambezi
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Correct Answer: A [Potaro]
Notes:
Kaieteur Falls is located on the Potaro River in the Kaieteur National Park in Guyana. It sits in a section of the Amazon rainforest included in the Potaro- Siparuni region of Guyana. It is the world’s largest single drop waterfall by the volume of water flowing over it.
50. Which of the following volcanoes in the Philippines is known for its near-perfect cone shape?
[A] Mount Apo
[B] Mount Pulag
[C] Mount Mayon
[D] Mount Pinatubo
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Correct Answer: C [Mount Mayon]
Notes:
Mount Mayon, famous for its symmetric conical shape, is a prominent landmark in the Philippines. Located in Albay province, it is one of the country’s most active volcanoes, drawing visitors and researchers alike with its stunning beauty and geological activity.
