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. Lithosphere is the combination of __?
[A] Upper core and lower core
[B] Upper crust and lower mantle
[C] Crust and uppermost part of mantle
[D] Mantle and core
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Correct Answer: C [Crust and uppermost part of mantle]
Notes:
Lithosphere refers to the portion of depth up to 200 km from the surface of the earth.
The crust and the uppermost part of the mantle are called lithosphere. Its thickness ranges from 10-200 km.
2. What is the “Sidereal Month” in Hours , Minutes and Seconds?
[A] 27 days, 7 hours and 11.6 seconds
[B] 27 days, 8 hours and 11.6 seconds
[C] 27 days, 9 hours and 11.6 seconds
[D] 27 days, 11 hours and 11.6 seconds
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Correct Answer: A [27 days, 7 hours and 11.6 seconds]
Notes:
The sidereal month is the time needed for the Moon to return to the same place against the background of the stars. It is 27.321661 days (i.e., 27 days 7 hours 43 minutes 12 seconds), the difference between synodic and sidereal lengths is due to the orbital movement.
3. Which country is called “Land of the Cakes”?
[A] Scotland
[B] Switzerland
[C] Norway
[D] India
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Correct Answer: A [Scotland]
Notes:
Scotland is called the land of cakes. It is famous for the oatmeal cakes. In the ancient days oatmeal cakes are made only in Scotland.
4. What is the current name of the nation that was previously recognized as Abyssinia?
[A] Ethiopia
[B] Egypt
[C] Lebanon
[D] Surinam
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Correct Answer: A [Ethiopia]
Notes:
Ethiopia was in the past known as Abyssinia. The switch to the name Ethiopia happened around the 4th century during the reign of King Ezana, who adopted the name as part of his conversion efforts to Christianity. Historical records suggest that the term ‘Ethiopia’ was derived from the Greek term ‘Aithiops’, meaning ‘burnt face’ or ‘burnt complexion’ – a clear reference to the physical appearance of the country’s inhabitants.
5. Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles is known to be a founder of which of the following modern nations?
[A] Vatican City
[B] Singapore
[C] Cyprus
[D] New Zea Land
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Correct Answer: B [Singapore]
Notes:
Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles was a British statesman, Lieutenant-Governor of the Dutch East Indies and Lieutenant-Governor of Bencoolen. He is known for his founding of modern Singapore and the Straits Settlements.
6. Which among the following planet in Solar System has the fastest rotation?
[A] Mercury
[B] Venus
[C] Mars
[D] Jupiter
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Correct Answer: D [Jupiter]
Notes:
Jupiter is the planet that has the fastest rotation. It has an orbital period of 12 years. It is the fifth planet from the sun.
7. Which among the following Island countries is the only country in the world to be a member of African Union, Francophonie, Organization of the Islamic Conference, Arab League and Indian Ocean Commission ?
[A] Comoros
[B] Mauritius
[C] Bahrain
[D] Madagascar
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Correct Answer: A [Comoros]
Notes:
The Comoros is a volcanic archipelago off Africa’s east coast, in the warm Indian Ocean waters of the Mozambique Channel. It is the only country in the world to be a member of African Union, Francophonie, Organization of the Islamic Conference, Arab League and Indian Ocean Commission.
8. World’s largest floating stage is located in which country?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] Singapore
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Singapore]
Notes:
The Float at Marina Bay in Singapore was built in 2007. It is the largest floating stage in the world. It is also as football stadium.
9. Seasons on Earth are caused due to:
[A] Earth’s rotation
[B] Earth’s axial tilt on its axis
[C] Earth’s axial tilt and its rotation on its axis
[D] Earth’s axial tilt and its revolution around the Sun
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Correct Answer: D [ Earth’s axial tilt and its revolution around the Sun]
Notes:
Fourth option is the correct answer. Earth’s axial tilt is around 23.44 degrees.
10. At which of the following periods ‘Diamond Ring’ phenomenon is observed?
[A] at the start of a total solar eclipse
[B] at the end of a total solar eclipse
[C] only along the peripheral regions of the totality trial
[D] only in the central regions of the totality trial
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Correct Answer: C [only along the peripheral regions of the totality trial]
Notes:
The diamond-ring basically effect occurs at the beginning and end of totality during a total solar eclipse. As the last bits of sunlight pass through the valleys on the moon’s limb, and the faint corona around the sun is just becoming visible, it looks like a ring with glittering diamonds on it.
