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. On around which among the following dates, Earth is at it’s farthest from the Sun?
[A] January 4
[B] July 4
[C] June 21
[D] December 22
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Correct Answer: B [July 4]
Notes:
Perihelion is the point when Earth is closest to Sun and it occurs around 3rd January. The distance is 147.5 million kms. Aphelion is the point when Earth is farthest from the Sun and it occurs on July 4. The distance is 152.5 million Kms.
2. Which elements are found mostly in Lithosphere?
[A] Aluminium & Silicon
[B] Aluminium & Iron
[C] Magnesium and Silicon
[D] Silicon & Iron
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Correct Answer: A [Aluminium & Silicon]
Notes:
Oxygen, aluminum, calcium, iron, and silicon are the most abundant elements in Earth’s lithosphere.
3. Which among the following comet is seen every 75-76 years?
[A] Halley’s Comet
[B] Holme’s Comet
[C] Donati’s Comet
[D] Orion
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Correct Answer: A [Halley’s Comet]
Notes:
Halley’s Comet is one of the most famous comet. It is a “periodic” comet. It returns to Earth’s vicinity about every 75 years and this makes it possible for a human to see it twice in his or her lifetime. The last time it was here was in 1986, and it is projected to return in 2061.
4. About 90% of the world’s earthquakes and 80% of the world’s largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire. In which sea this Ring of Fire lies ?
[A] Himalayan Area
[B] Atlantic Ocean
[C] Pacific Ocean
[D] Mediterranean Area
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Correct Answer: C [Pacific Ocean]
Notes:
Ring of Fire is a 40,000 km horseshoe shape in Pacific Ocean basin associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and volcanic belts and/or plate movements.
5. “Konso Cultural Landscape” is a part of which among the following African Countries?
[A] Kenya
[B] Tanzania
[C] Ethiopia
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: C [Ethiopia]
Notes:
Konso Cultural Landscape is part of Ethiopia. It is part of the UNESCO world heritage sites. It is an arid property of stone walled terraces and fortified settlements in the Konso highlands of Ethiopia.
6. Which coral reef holds the title as the largest living structure on Earth?
[A] Apo Reef
[B] Florida Reef
[C] New Caledonian Barrier Reef
[D] Great Barrier Reef
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Correct Answer: D [Great Barrier Reef]
Notes:
The Great Barrier Reef, located in the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is acknowledged as the largest living structure on Earth. Remarkably, it is so enormous that it can be viewed from outer space. Its biological richness and diversity have led to its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It spans a length of over 2,300 kilometres, comprising of nearly 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands, providing a diverse habitat for countless species of marine life.
7. Which among the following gulf is the northeastern most part of the Atlantic Ocean?
[A] Gulf of Mexico
[B] Gulf of Guinea
[C] Gulf of Venice
[D] Gulf of Alaska
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Correct Answer: B [Gulf of Guinea]
Notes:
The Gulf of Guinea is the northeastern most part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean. In this Gulf, there happens the intersection of the Equator and the Prime Meridian (zero degree latitude and longitude).
8. Which is the longest beach in the world?
[A] Maya Bay
[B] Santa Monica Beach
[C] Navagio Beach
[D] Praia do Cassino
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Correct Answer: D [Praia do Cassino]
Notes:
Praia do Cassino Beach is the longest beach in the world. It is located on the Brazilian coast on the South Atlantic Ocean, in Rio Grande do Sul. It is known for its white sands.
9. The Heliocentric model of Copernicus proposed that __:
[A] Earth revolves around Sun
[B] Universe revolves around the Sun
[C] Sun revolves around Earth
[D] Sun rotates on its own axis
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Correct Answer: B [Universe revolves around the Sun]
Notes:
Geocentric model means that the Earth is at the Center. In the word Geocentric, the prefix ‘geo’ means Earth. According to this model, the universe revolves round the Earth. This model was put forth by Ptolemy. Heliocentric model means that the Sun is at the Center. In the word Heliocentric, the prefix ‘helio’ means the Sun. According to this model, the universe revolves round the Sun.This model was put forth by Copernicus.
10. What is the diameter of the Milky Way?
[A] 30,000 light years
[B] 10,000 light years
[C] 1,20,000 light years
[D] 20,00,000 light years
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Correct Answer: C [1,20,000 light years ]
Notes:
The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy with a diameter of 1,20,000 light years. It is estimated to contain 100-400 billion planets.
