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 country is the largest producer of Asbestos?
[A] Canada
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Russia is the world’s largest producers of asbestos. It is followed by China. Kazakhstan is at the third place.
2. 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.
3. Which among the following is the collective term for all volcanic matter?
[A] Dike
[B] Plume
[C] Volcanic Block
[D] Tephra
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Correct Answer: D [ Tephra]
Notes:
The Tephra is all the volcanic material such as Ash, Plumes, Volcanic Bombs, Volcanic Blocks, lapilli etc
4. Baobab trees are known for their huge capacity to store water in their trunk (almost 1 Lakh litres). Baobab trees are most commonly found in which of the following countries?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] Madagascar
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: C [ Madagascar]
Notes:
Baobab is also known as the ‘Tree of Life’. Baobab is capable of providing shelter, clothing, food, and water for human inhabitants and animals of the African Savannah regions.
5. Which of the following is a block mountain?
[A] Alps
[B] Vosges
[C] Rocky
[D] Andes
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Correct Answer: B [Vosges]
Notes:
Block Mountains are created when large areas or blocks of earth are broken and displaced vertically. The Great African Rift Valley (valley floor is graben), The Rhine Valley and the Vosges Mountain in Europe are examples.
6. In which state of India is the Gulf of Kutch located?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Goa
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Gulf of Kutch is located in the state of Gujarat in India. It is an inlet of the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India. It is known for its extreme high tides. World Heritage Site ‘The Rann of Kutch’ is also located here.
7. Which of the following is a black sand beach in India?
[A] Tithal Beach
[B] Radhanagar Beach
[C] Varkala Beach
[D] Varca Beach
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Correct Answer: A [Tithal Beach]
Notes:
Tithal Beach is a black sand beach. It is situated in Valsad district of Gujarat. It lies on the coast of Arabian Sea. It is known for its brownish black color soil.
8. Which is the deepest canyon in the world?
[A] The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
[B] Antelope Canyon
[C] Copper Canyon
[D] Fish River Canyon
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Correct Answer: A [The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon ]
Notes:
The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. It lies along the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, China. It is also known as the Brahmaputra Canyon.
9. Which among the following is a young star?
[A] Protostar
[B] White Dwarf
[C] Red giant
[D] Blue giant
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Correct Answer: A [Protostar]
Notes:
A protostar is a very young star, representing an early stage in the formation of a star. A protostar has only 1% of its final mass.
10. Which planet is named after a Roman god of Wealth and Agriculture?
[A] Saturn
[B] Neptune
[C] Jupiter
[D] Mercury
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Correct Answer: A [Saturn]
Notes:
Saturn was a god in ancient Roman religion, and a character in Roman mythology described as god of generation, dissolution, plenty, wealth, agriculture, periodic renewal and liberation. It is represented by the symbol of god’s sickle.
