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. Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Alps is located in which among the following countries?
[A] France
[B] Italy and France
[C] France and Spain
[D] France, Italy and Monaco
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Correct Answer: B [Italy and France]
Notes:
Mont blanc is located between Italy and France. Alps is mountain range in Europe.
2. The lines on a map connecting regions of equal rainfalls are called as which among the following?
[A] Isobars
[B] Isohytes
[C] Isocons
[D] Isotherms
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Correct Answer: B [ Isohytes ]
Notes:
An isohyet or an isohyetal line is a line that joins places of same rainfall on a map within a given time period. A map of isohyets is also known as an isohyetal map.
3. Who discovered the rings of Saturn?
[A] Galileo
[B] Newton
[C] Edmund Halley
[D] Einstein
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Correct Answer: A [Galileo ]
Notes:
Galileo Galilei was the first to observe the rings of Saturn in 1610 using his telescope. He called them Saturn’s ears.
4. Which among the following mountains separate the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of continental Europe?
[A] Carbet Mountains
[B] Jura Mountains
[C] Pyrenees
[D] Mont Blanc Massif
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Correct Answer: C [Pyrenees]
Notes:
The Pyrenees are a mountain range that forms a natural border between Spain and France. They extend for about 430 kilometers from the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, and are about 120 kilometers wide at their widest point. The Pyrenees are known for their rugged, snow-capped peaks, which rise to over 3,000 meters in some places. The range is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, and is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing. The Pyrenees are also home to several protected natural areas, including the Pyrenees National Park in France and the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in Spain.
5. In context with the heavenly bodies, which among the following shows “lighthouse effect”?
[A] Quasar
[B] White Dwarf
[C] Red Giant
[D] Pulsar
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Correct Answer: D [ Pulsar]
Notes:
Pulsar emit radio (electromagnetic) signals at regular interval of time. Pulsars are a kind of neutron stars and the emission is detectable when the source of beam of the electromagnetic waves is towards Earth. This is known as Light house effect and is gives a pulsed nature to pulsars.
6. In which of the following years Hailey’s comet has to appear in the solar family?
[A] 1986
[B] 1988
[C] 1989
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1986]
Notes:
Halley’s Comet is arguably the most famous comet. It is a “periodic” comet and returns to Earth’s vicinity about every 75 years, making 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.
7. Which of the following names is given to the seasonal migration of men and animals from lower to higher altitudes during the summer?
[A] Nomadism
[B] Migration
[C] Transhumance
[D] Pastoralism
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Correct Answer: C [Transhumance]
Notes:
Transhumance is a type of pastoralism or nomadism, a seasonal movement of livestock between fixed summer and winter pastures. In montane regions, it implies movement between higher pastures in summer and lower valleys in winter.
8. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
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List I
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List II
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(Oceanic Trench)
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(Location)
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I. Aleutian
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(A) Indian Ocean
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II. Kermadec
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(B) North Pacific Ocean
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III. Sunda
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(C) South Pacific Ocean
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IV. S. Sandwich
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(D) South Atlantic Ocean
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[A] I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
[B] I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
[C] I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
[D] I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
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Correct Answer: B [I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D]
Notes:
• Aleutian Islands are chain of small islands that separate the Bering Sea (north) from the main portion of the Pacific Ocean (south). They extend in an arc southwest, then northwest, for about 1,100 miles (1,800 km) from the tip of the Alaska Peninsula to Attu Island, Alaska, U.S.
• Kermadec Islands are volcanic island group in the South Pacific Ocean, 600 mi (1,000 km) northeast of Auckland, New Zealand; they are a dependency of New Zealand.
• Sunda Islands are mainly in Indonesia, between the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, comprising the western part of the Malay Archipelago.
• South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are a collection of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
9. Which of the following is the approximate age of the Aravallis range?
[A] 370 million years
[B] 470 million years
[C] 570 million years
[D] 670 million years
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Correct Answer: A [370 million years]
Notes:
Geologists say that the mountain range is as old as 370 million years which is like older than the Himalayan Range. Thus, making it the oldest range of fold Mountains in India.
10. Which among the following is the world’s highest island?
[A] Hawaii
[B] Borneo
[C] New Guinea
[D] Sumatra
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Correct Answer: C [New Guinea]
Notes:
New Guinea is the highest island in the world. Its height from the sea level is 4884 m (16,024 ft). the highest point of this island is Puncak Jaya, located in Indonesia.
