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. How many parts Earth atmosphere has been divided?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: D [5]
Notes:
The five layers of atmosphere are: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere and Exosphere
2. Which of the following islands is divided into Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia?
[A] Sebatik Island
[B] Island of Borneo
[C] Madura Island
[D] Island of Siberut
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Correct Answer: B [Island of Borneo]
Notes:
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.
3. On which of the following dates, Australia is likely to experience the shortest day of the year?
[A] 21 June
[B] 21 March
[C] 22 September
[D] 22 December
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Correct Answer: A [21 June]
Notes:
The June solstice is the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the Winter Solstice the Southern Hemisphere. Similarly, December Solstice or Summer solstice in Southern Hemisphere is on 21 December. Australia will experience the longest day on 22 December and shortest day on 21 June.
4. Marble comes under which category of rocks?
[A] Sedimentary
[B] Igneous
[C] Metamorphic
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Metamorphic]
Notes:
Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Marble is typically not foliated, although there are exceptions.
5. In which of the following cities one can never see the sun shine overhead at noon?
[A] Delhi
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Chennai
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: A [Delhi]
Notes:
Delhi is slightly away from equator, so sun is slightly tilted from being over head. Mumbai and Chennai are south of the tropic of cancer, while Delhi is north of it.
Due to the tilt of axis of rotation of the earth, parts of the earth north of the tropic of cancer will never have the noon sun exactly overhead. Parts to its south will have the noonday sun exactly overhead twice a year, between the time of vernal equinox in March and autumnal equinox in September.
6. The river (R) shown on the map is?
[A] Niger
[B] Orange
[C] Congo
[D] Zambezi
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Correct Answer: D [Zambezi]
Notes:
The Zambezi is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. The area of its basin is 1,390,000 square kilometres, slightly less than half of the Nile’s.
7. Which of the following is the reason behind the seasons on the Earth?
[A] The elliptical orbit of the Earth
[B] Alteration/change in the speed of revolution of the Earth
[C] Inclination of the Earth on its axis of rotation
[D] Differences in the amount of energy received from the Sun
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Correct Answer: C [Inclination of the Earth on its axis of rotation]
Notes:
The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth’s rotational axis away or toward the sun as it travels through its year-long path around the sun. The Earth has a tilt of 23.5 degrees relative to the “ecliptic plane”.
8. Which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
[A] Sicily
[B] Timor
[C] Hainan
[D] Southampton Island
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Correct Answer: A [Sicily]
Notes:
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea having an area of 25,834 square km. It is followed by Sardinia Island and Cyprus Island. It has about five million inhabitants.
9. The Heliocentric model of Copernicus proposed that __:
[A] Earth revolves around Sun
[B] Universe revolves around the Sun
[C] Sun revolves around Earth
[D] Sun rotates on its own axis
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Correct Answer: B [Universe revolves around the Sun]
Notes:
Geocentric model means that the Earth is at the Center. In the word Geocentric, the prefix ‘geo’ means Earth. According to this model, the universe revolves round the Earth. This model was put forth by Ptolemy. Heliocentric model means that the Sun is at the Center. In the word Heliocentric, the prefix ‘helio’ means the Sun. According to this model, the universe revolves round the Sun.This model was put forth by Copernicus.
10. How long does it take for the sun to complete one rotation?
[A] 20 days
[B] 60 days
[C] 40 days
[D] 27 days
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Correct Answer: D [27 days ]
Notes:
The sun on an average, rotates around its axis every 27 days. It spins the fastest at its equator (27 days) and 31 days around the pole.
