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. Titan is the largest moon of _________?
[A] Uranus
[B] Jupiter
[C] Saturn
[D] Earth
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Correct Answer: C [Saturn]
Notes:
Titan is the moon of Saturn. It is the largest moon of Saturn and the second largest natural satellite in the solar system.
2. Consider the following:
- Prime Meridian passes through the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
- Prime Meridian has latitude of 180°
- Prime Meridian is otherwise known as International Date Line
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1]
Notes:
The Prime Meridian passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, and is the line of 0 degree longitude from which other longitudes are calculated. It does not have a latitude of 180 degrees nor is it known as the International Date Line – that is the line of 180 degrees longitude. Thus, only the first statement is correct.
3. Why is Pluto classified as a dwarf planet and not a full-fledged planet?
[A] It does not orbit the Sun
[B] It is not massive enough to form a sphere due to its gravitational pull
[C] It exists in a binary system with Neptune
[D] It has not cleared its neighboring region of smaller celestial bodies
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Correct Answer: D [It has not cleared its neighboring region of smaller celestial bodies]
Notes:
Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet because it has not cleared its neighboring region of smaller celestial objects. A body orbiting the Sun can be classified as a planet, dwarf planet, or small Solar System body. For a celestial body to be classified as a planet, it must have cleared its immediate neighborhood of all smaller objects. Pluto, along with other dwarf planets like Ceres, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris, does not fulfill this criterion, classifying it as a dwarf planet.
4. With reference to the metamorphic rocks, which among the following is NOT a correct sequence?
[A] Limestone – Marble
[B] Sandstone – Quartzite
[C] Talc – Soapstone
[D] Graphite – Slate
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Correct Answer: D [ Graphite – Slate]
Notes:
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism.
5. Where is the volcanic mountain, Mount St. Helens located? (UPSC Prelims 2005)
[A] Chile
[B] Japan
[C] Philippines
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: D [USA]
Notes:
Mount St. Helens is an active stratovolcano located in Skamania County, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Mount St. Helens is 34 miles (55 km) west of Mount Adams, in the western part of the Cascade Range. These “sister and brother” volcanic mountains are approximately 50 miles (80 km) from Mount Rainier, the highest of Cascade volcanoes.
6. Where is the archipelago of the Great Barrier Reef located?
[A] Australia
[B] Chile
[C] Thailand
[D] The Bahamas
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Correct Answer: A [Australia]
Notes:
The Great Barrier Reef archipelago is located off the coast of Queensland in Australia. It is the world’s largest coral reef system and also selected as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
7. In which Indian state is Marina Beach located?
[A] Goa
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Marina Beach is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is India’s longest natural urban beach & world’s second longest urban beach.
8. Which Eon represents the time before the fossil record of life on Earth?
[A] Proterozoic
[B] Archean
[C] Phanerozoic
[D] Hadean
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Correct Answer: D [Hadean]
Notes:
The Hadean Eon represents the time before the fossil record of life on Earth. It began 4600 million years ago.
9. Which among the following statements is/ are correct?
- The Lithosphere is about 75 km thick beneath the ocean
- The Lithosphere is about 50 km thick under the continents
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Lithosphere comprises of the crust and the uppermost mantle. It is 75 km thick beneath the ocean and 125 km under the continents.
10. What are the loose, broken rock layers resulting from weathering called?
[A] Pebbles
[B] Ash
[C] Regolith
[D] Sand
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Correct Answer: C [Regolith]
Notes:
Regolith is the loose and broken rock layers resulting from weathering. Regolith covers most of the earth.
