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. 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.
3. In which country Chukha Valley project is located?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Bhutan
[C] Pakistan
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: B [Bhutan]
Notes:
Chukha valley project is located in Bhutan. It is completed in 1988. It is in Chuka district.
4. Which among the following country owns the firsty permanent base in the area at Antarctica defined by the Antarctic Treaty System?
[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] USSR
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: D [Argentina]
Notes:
Argentina is the first country to have permanent base on Antarctica. It is defined by Antarctica Treaty system. It Dakshin Gangotri is the first Indian base in Antarctica.
5. Who among the following is known as the first to measure the distance round the earth and also known as Father of Geometry?
[A] Eratosthenes
[B] Euclid
[C] Happarchus
[D] Galileo
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Correct Answer: B [Euclid]
Notes:
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.
6. Which among the following types of dunes are most rare?
[A] Crescentic
[B] Linear
[C] Star
[D] Dome
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Correct Answer: D [Dome]
Notes:
Dome is the type of dune which is most rare. They are circular and do not have a slipface . The wind can blow material onto the dune from any side. Parabolic dunes are similar to crescentic dunes.
7. On which of the following dates, the amplitude of the tides would be maximum?
[A] January 3, New Moon
[B] January 3, Moon in second quarter
[C] July 6, Full Moon
[D] December 21, New moon
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Correct Answer: A [January 3, New Moon]
Notes:
On New Moon or Full moon, the tides will have higher amplitude. In the given dates, on January 3, Earth is at perihelion. This means that Earth on January 2 0r 3 is at closest distance from Sun. So, the tide would be highest in the year on Perihelion-New Moon. This spring tide would be the highest in the entire year.
8. Which country is not a member of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation(BIMSTEC)?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Thailand
[C] Pakistan
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Pakistan]
Notes:
The BIMSTEC member states—Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand , Nepal and Bhutan—are among the countries dependent on the Bay of Bengal.
9. Which of the following causes Earthquakes?
[A] Volcanic eruptions
[B] Landslides
[C] Cyclones
[D] Movement of a part of earth’s surface on account of the faulting of rocks
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Correct Answer: D [Movement of a part of earth’s surface on account of the faulting of rocks]
Notes:
Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they stick a little. When the rocks break, the earthquake occurs.
10. Acid precipitation is now regarded as a serious problem in some European and Asian countries. Which of the following was its major cause or source? (UPSC Prelims 1993)
[A] discharge of acidic effluents onto neutral or slightly alkaline land where the acidic components precipitate
[B] emissions of sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides from thermal power plants and burning of fossil fuels; these oxides dissolve in atmospheric water vapour and fall back on earth as acid rain
[C] natural carbon dioxide released during respiration of living organisms dissolves in water, forming carbonic acid which is the chief contributor to acidity in rain water
[D] chloro-fluoro-carbons readily react with various chemicals near the earth’s surface, producing acidic intermediates which cause acid precipitation
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Correct Answer: B [emissions of sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides from thermal power plants and burning of fossil fuels; these oxides dissolve in atmospheric water vapour and fall back on earth as acid rain]
Notes:
The main chemicals in air pollution that create acid rain are sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen (NOx). Acid rain usually forms high in the clouds where sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with water, oxygen, and oxidants. this mixture forms a mild solution of sulfuric acid and nitric acid.
