World & Physical Geography MCQs

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Mt Stromboli is an active volcano located in Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy. It is known as the “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean”.

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The correct answer is Western Disturbances. These are weather systems originating in the Mediterranean region that bring moisture-laden winds to the Indian subcontinent, particularly affecting northern India, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. They typically occur during winter and early spring, contributing to rainfall and influencing the agricultural patterns in these regions. Eastern Disturbances are less common and do not importantly impact these areas.

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The Andromeda is a Galaxy. It is also known as Messier 31, M31, or NGC 224 and originally the Andromeda Nebula. It is approximately 2.5 million light-years from Earth and the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way.

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The Iran Pakistan International Border is known as Zero Point. It is 959 km in length.

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The biggest sea by size is the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Sea is located in the western Pacific Ocean and is bordered by the Philippines, Taiwan, and the Marianas Islands. It covers an area of approximately 5 million square kilometers (1.9 million square miles). This vast expanse of water is known for its rich marine biodiversity, deep trenches, and important role in the global climate system. It is also home to numerous islands and is a significant part of the Western Pacific region.

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Euclid is the first to measure the distance round the earth and also known as Father of Geometry. He is a greek mathematician and founder of geometry.

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The correct answer is the Island of Borneo. Borneo is the third-largest island in the world and is divided among three countries: Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It is known for its rich biodiversity, including the endangered orangutan, and vast rainforests. The island’s unique geography and cultural diversity make it a important ecological and cultural region in Southeast Asia.

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The International Space Station is a modular space station in low Earth orbit. The ISS program is a multi-national collaborative project between five participating space agencies: NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA, and CSA. It is an international collaborative effort between multiple countries.

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Port of Newcastle is located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is the world’s largest coal export port. The port is a river port with a tidal range of 2m. The main channel has a design depth of 15.2m. The current maximum sized vessel accommodated by the Port is 300m LOA and 50m beam.
The Port of Newcastle has announced that it will be powered 100% by renewable energy as part of its plan to decarbonise by 2040. The port is now powered entirely by green energy.

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Third option is the correct answer
The place of origin of fault within the Earth surface for an earthquake is called Seismic Focus. The point just above the seismic focus on the surface of earth is called epicentre.