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. Who is known as father of geography?
[A] Plato
[B] Aristotle
[C] Ptolemy
[D] Eratosthenes
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Correct Answer: D [Eratosthenes]
Notes:
Eratosthenes coined the word Geography. Geo means- Earth; Graphos means- Description; Geography means- Earth description. Eratosthenes calculated the circumference of the Earth and also tilt axis of the Earth. He is known as Father of Geography.
2. Which branch of geography refers to the standard of living and its quality of life of its human inhabitants?
[A] Development geography
[B] Anthropology
[C] Physical geography
[D] Pedology
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Correct Answer: A [Development geography]
Notes:
In development geography, geographers study spatial patterns in development and study the standard of living and Quality of life of inhabitants.
Study of humans in the past and present societies is known as Anthropology.
3. A mountain range which extends along the southern margin of Eurasia. Stretching from Java to Sumatra through the Himalayas, the Mediterranean, and out into the Atlantic is called?
[A] Alpide belt
[B] Eurasian plate
[C] Himalayan Belt
[D] Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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Correct Answer: A [Alpide belt]
Notes:
The Alpide belt is a seismic belt and orogenic belt that stretches from Java and Sumatra, through the Himalayas and the Alps, to the Atlas Mountains. It is a region of intense tectonic activity, where the collision of the Earth’s tectonic plates has resulted in the formation of mountain ranges and other geologic features. The Alpide belt is also known as the “Himalayan-Alpine orogenic belt” or the “Eurasia-North Africa orogenic belt”. It is one of the three main orogenic belts on Earth, along with the circum-Pacific belt and the mid-oceanic ridge system.
4. Which of the following rivers is called “Father of African Rivers”?
[A] Nile River
[B] Niger River
[C] Gambia River
[D] Yobbe River
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Correct Answer: A [Nile River]
Notes:
Nile is considered the Father of African Rivers. It is Stretching for approximately 6,695 km across 10 different countries, the Nile River is the longest river in the world.
5. The K2 Peak is located in which among the following ranges?
[A] Central Himalayas
[B] Trans-Himalayas
[C] Karakoram range
[D] Kumaun Himalayas
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Correct Answer: C [Karakoram range]
Notes:
The K2 Peak, the second-highest mountain in the world at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet), is located in the Karakoram range. This range spans the borders of Pakistan, India, and China and is known for its challenging climbing conditions. K2 is often referred to as “Savage Mountain” due to its high fatality rate among climbers. The Karakoram range also includes other notable peaks, such as Gasherbrum I and Broad Peak.
6. Olympus Mons is located on which planet ?
[A] Jupiter
[B] Mars
[C] Venus
[D] Saturn
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Correct Answer: B [Mars]
Notes:
Olympus Mons is a very large shield volcano on the planet Mars. The volcano has a height of over 21 km. Olympus Mons is about two and a half times Mount Everest’s height above sea level.
7. 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.
8. ‘Blackholes’ refers to which of the following situations?
[A] Holes occurring in heavenly bodies
[B] Bright spots on the sun
[C] Collapsing object of high density
[D] Collapsing object of low density
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Correct Answer: C [Collapsing object of high density]
Notes:
A black hole is a region of spacetime exhibiting gravitational acceleration so strong that nothing—no particles or even electromagnetic radiation such as light—can escape from it. The theory of general relativity predicts that a sufficiently compact mass can deform spacetime to form a black hole.
9. Which archipelago has the largest number of islands, islets, reefs and cays?
[A] Archipelago Sea
[B] Norwegian Archipelago
[C] Malay Archipelago
[D] Great Barrier Reef
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Correct Answer: B [Norwegian Archipelago]
Notes:
Norwegian Archipelago is the largest archipelago in the world in terms of the number of islands as it comprises at least 2,40,000 islands, islets, coral reefs and cays. It is located off the coast of Norway in northern Europe.
10. Which of the following canyon is found in Kazakhstan?
[A] Charyn Canyon
[B] Bad Rock Canyon
[C] Piva Canyon
[D] Salt River Canyon
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Correct Answer: A [Charyn Canyon]
Notes:
Charyn Canyon is found in Kazakhstan. It lies on the Sharyn River and it is nearly 90 km long. It is 200 km east of Almaty (largest city in Kazakhstan), close to the Chinese border.
