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. Systematic approach is one of the major approach to study geography. The systematic approach was introduced by:
[A] Eratosthenese
[B] Ptolemy
[C] Alexander Von Humboldt
[D] Karl Ritter
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Correct Answer: C [Alexander Von Humboldt]
Notes:Geography is studied majorly by using two approaches
1. Systematic approach
2. Regional approach
Systematic geography approach was introduced by German Geographer Alexander Von Humboldt where as regional geography approach was introduced by another German geographer Karl Ritter
• Any phenomenon of geography in systematic approach is studied world over as a whole, and then the identification of typologies or spatial patterns is done.
• In the regional approach, the world is divided into regions at different hierarchical levels and then all the geographical phenomena in a particular region are studied
2. Slate is an example of:
[A] Igneous rock
[B] Metamorphic rock
[C] Sedimentary rock
[D] Intrusive igneous rock
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Correct Answer: B [Metamorphic rock]
Notes:
Slate, gneiss, schist, marble and diamond are good examples of metamorphic rocks.
3. On Summer Solstice, Sun’s rays fall perpendicular on which among the following circles?
[A] Tropic of Capricorn
[B] Equator
[C] Tropic of Cancer
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Tropic of Cancer]
Notes:The solstice refers to the events when the Sun’s apparent position in sky reaches its northernmost or southernmost extremes. Solstice happens twice a year, and twice a year happen the equinoxes. Altogether, the four are considered to start 4 seasons.
- At the time of northern solstice, sun is perceived to be directly overhead the 23.44° north known as Tropic of Cancer.
- Likewise, at the southern solstice the same thing happens for latitude 23.44° south, known as the Tropic of Capricorn.
4. In which type of rocks, Fossil Fuel can be found?
[A] Igneous
[B] Sedimenatry
[C] Metamorphic
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sedimenatry]
Notes:
Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition of small particles and subsequent cementation of mineral or organic particles. The fossils can be found in these.
5. With reference to the temperature of the oceans, it has been noted that there is a very low decrease of temperature with increasing latitudes towards north in comparison to the southern Atlantic. What could be the possible reason for this?
[A] Gulf stream, a cold current brings down the temperature of southern Atlantic
[B] Gulf stream, a warm current brings up the temperature of northern Atlantic
[C] North Atlantic has more underwater volcanoes
[D] The mid Oceanic ridge is more prominent in north Atlantic
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Correct Answer: B [Gulf stream, a warm current brings up the temperature of northern Atlantic]
Notes:
In Northern Atlantic, there is a very low decrease of temperature with increasing latitudes towards north. This is because of the Gulf Stream currents which are warm currents. However, in southern Atlantic, the decrease of temperature with increasing latitude is more pronounced.
6. Which type of forests majorly comprises of lichens and mosses?
[A] Tropical ever green forests
[B] Tundra forests
[C] Temperate mixed forests
[D] Taiga forests
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Correct Answer: B [Tundra forests]
Notes:
Tundra vegetation is composed of dwarf shrubs, sedges and grasses, mosses, and lichens. Scattered trees grow in some tundra regions.
7. Jupiter completes one revolution around the Sun in how many years? (UPSC Prelims 1991)
[A] 13 years
[B] 12 years
[C] 16 years
[D] 10 years
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Correct Answer: B [12 years]
Notes:
Jupiter revolves or orbits around the Sun once every 11.86 Earth years, or once every 4,330.6 Earth days. Jupiter travels at an average speed of 29,236 miles per hour or 47,051 kilometers per hour in its orbit around the Sun.
8. The time taken by the sun to revolve around the centre of our galaxy is how many years? (UPSC Prelims 1994)
[A] 25 million years
[B] 100 million years
[C] 250 million years
[D] 500 million years
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Correct Answer: C [250 million years]
Notes:
Sun and our whole solar system orbit around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. These are moving at an average velocity of 828,000 km/hr. But even at that high rate, it still takes about 250 million years to make one complete orbit around the Milky Way.
9. Arakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in which of the following regions? (UPSC Prelims 1995)
[A] Baluchistan
[B] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
[D] Kashmir
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Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
Notes:
Arakan yoma is the extension of the himalayas located in Myanmar. The Arakan Mountains are also known as the Rakhine Mountains. These are a mountain range in western Myanmar, between the coast of Rakhine State and the Central Myanmar Basin, in which the Irrawaddy River flows.
10. About 50% of the world population is concentrated between which of the following latitudes? (UPSC Prelims 1997)
[A] 5°N and 20°N
[B] 20°N and 40°N
[C] 40°N and 60°N
[D] 20°S and 40°S
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Correct Answer: B [20°N and 40°N]
Notes:
About 50% of the world population is concentrated between latitude of 20°N and 40°N, because most populous countries like China, U.S.A, Europe. India lies with in this latitude.
