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. The constellation in Indian Mythology called “Sapta Rishi” is coterminous with which among the following?
[A] Orion
[B] Scorpio
[C] Ursa Major
[D] Ursa Minor
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Correct Answer: C [Ursa Major]
Notes:
In ancient Indian astronomy, the asterism of the Big Dipper which is part of the constellation of Ursa Major is called saptarishi. It has 7 stars representing seven rishis, namely “Vashistha”, “Marichi”, “Pulastya”, “Pulaha”, “Atri”, “Angiras” and “Kratu”.
2. How much time does a ray of light take while reaching from Moon to Earth ?
[A] 8 minutes
[B] 8 seconds
[C] 1 minute
[D] 1 second
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Correct Answer: D [1 second]
Notes:
Moonlight takes approximately 1.26 seconds to reach Earth’s surface. Moon generally don’t emit light. It reflects light of the sun.
3. In context with the international borders, Zero Point refers to an area on the border of which of the following neighbors?
[A] China North Korea
[B] Iran Pakistan
[C] Iran Iraq
[D] Pakistan Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: B [Iran Pakistan]
Notes:
The Iran Pakistan International Border is known as Zero Point. It is 959 km in length.
4. Which among the following rivers in the world is known for maximum average discharge?
[A] Nile
[B] Amazon
[C] Congo
[D] Ganges
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
Amazon is the largest river in the world. It is located in South America. It has the largest average discharge in the world.
5. Which of the following climatic events has largely contributed to the recent drought in Somalia and northern Kenya?
[A] El Nino Southern Oscillation
[B] La Nina
[C] Indian Ocean Dipole
[D] Combined effect of all the above
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Correct Answer: B [La Nina]
Notes:
A potent La Nina event caused surface water cooling in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which prompted warmer waters to accumulate in the eastern Pacific. This warm water intensified rains in Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. In a domino effect, it bolstered the intensity of westerly winds over the Indian Ocean, pulling moisture from East Africa to Indonesia and Australia. Consequently, East Africa experienced severe drought, while Australia and Southeast Asia witnessed floods and verdant vegetation.
6. In which region does rainfall occur throughout the year?
[A] Mediterranean
[B] Tropical
[C] Equatorial
[D] Temperate
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Correct Answer: C [ Equatorial ]
Notes:
Equatorial regions usually experience 2000 mm of rainfall or more in a year. Rainfall is high for most of the year. Many equatorial regions are affected by the ITCZ.
7. Which of the following is the source of energy of the sun? (UPSC Prelims 1982)
[A] Nuclear fission reactions
[B] Nuclear fusion reactions
[C] Oxidation of helium
[D] Fission of noble metals
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Correct Answer: B [Nuclear fusion reactions]
Notes:
Nuclear fusion is the source of Sun’s energy. At the core where temperature and pressure are very high hydrogen atoms fuse into helium atom and release energy in the form of Gama rays.
8. Which among the following is not a superior planet?
[A] Venus
[B] Mars
[C] Jupiter
[D] Saturn
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Correct Answer: A [Venus]
Notes:
The planets that are present at a distance greater than the distance of the Earth from the sun are called as superior planets. Superior planets include – Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
9. What is the percentage of the sedimentary rock cover of the Continents of the earth’s surface?
[A] 73 %
[B] 5 %
[C] 25 %
[D] 50 %
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Correct Answer: A [73 %]
Notes:
Sedimentary rocks makeup only 8 % of the volume of Earth’s crust. And the percentage of the sedimentary rock cover of the continents is almost 73 % of the earth’s surface.
10. Which among the following is not a feature of divergent plate boundary?
[A] Mid oceanic ridges
[B] Faulted mountains
[C] Fissure volcanoes
[D] Rift valleys
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Correct Answer: B [Faulted mountains]
Notes:
Faulted Mountains is a feature of continent-continent convergence. Mid-oceanic ridges, Fissure volcanoes and rift valleys are a result of divergent plate boundaries.
