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.

1. Which of the following pertains to “study of Landforms” ?
[A] Geomorphology
[B] Oceanography
[C] Climatology
[D] Marine Geography

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2. Which of the following planet is an example of Jovian planet?
[A] Earth
[B] Mercury
[C] Venus
[D] Saturn

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3. How much of longitude account for one hour?
[A] 10 degree
[B] 15 degree
[C] 20 degree
[D] 25 degree

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4. Which among the following country owns the firsty permanent base in the area at Antarctica defined by the Antarctic Treaty System?
[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] USSR
[D] Argentina

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5. Acasta Gneiss is located in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Chile
[C] Canada
[D] Peru

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6. Which of the following clearly define density of population?
[A] The number of persons living per sq km of land area
[B] The number of persons living per km of land area
[C] The number of persons living per village
[D] None of the above

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7. Which among the following is the only living coral reef in North America?
[A] Mesoamerican Reef
[B] New Caledonian Reef
[C] Red Sea Coral Reef
[D] Florida Reef

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8. Which is the world’s largest island country?
[A] Bahamas
[B] Madagascar
[C] Indonesia
[D] Australia

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9. Which Isthmus separates the Lonian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea?
[A] Isthmus of Cantanzaro
[B] Isthmus of Rivas
[C] Isthmus of Mansheya
[D] Isthmus of Perekop

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10. Which among the following stars is also known as the Fossil Star?
[A] Super giant
[B] Protostar
[C] Red Giant
[D] White Dwarf

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