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 is the least dense planet among all the planets?
[A] Earth
[B] Uranus
[C] Jupiter
[D] Saturn

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2. Which of the following is an example of direct source to study interior of the earth?
[A] Gravitation
[B] Sesimic activity
[C] Magnetic field
[D] Volcanic Eruption

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3. On which among the following dates Earth may be on Perihelion (Closest to Sun)?
[A] January 4
[B] June 21
[C] March 22
[D] December 21

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4. Sun shines exactly over equator for how many times a year?
[A] Once in a year
[B] twice in a year
[C] four times a year
[D] 12 times in a year

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5. The size, mass & density of which of the planets is very near to those of Earth ?
[A] Venus
[B] Mercury
[C] Jupiter
[D] Saturn

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6. Which of the following is the reason behind the seasons on the Earth? (UPSC Prelims 1991)
[A] The elliptical orbit of the Earth
[B] Alteration/change in the speed of revolution of the Earth
[C] Inclination of the Earth on its axis of rotation
[D] Differences in the amount of energy received from the Sun

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7. Which of the following archipelago contributed to the inception of the Darwin’s Theory of Evolution?
[A] Malay Archipelago
[B] Caroline Islands
[C] Bismarck Archipelago
[D] Galapagos Islands

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8. Bloubergstrand Beach is located in which country?
[A] America
[B] Mozambique
[C] South Africa
[D] Japan

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9. Which is the longest river in the world?
[A] Yellow River
[B] Danube River
[C] Nile River
[D] Ganges River

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10. Which is the most abundant element in the universe?
[A] Nitrogen
[B] Helium
[C] Hydrogen
[D] Oxygen

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