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. Who among the following proposed Laws of planetary motion?
[A] Newton
[B] Kepler
[C] Ptolemy
[D] Copernicus
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Correct Answer: B [Kepler]
Notes:
Kepler proposed Laws of planetary motion. These three laws describes the behavior of planets in the heliocentric model;
The three laws of Kepler can be stated as follows:
1. Law of orbits: All planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun situated at one of the foci of the ellipse
2. Law of areas: The line that joins any planet to the sun sweeps equal areas in equal intervals of time.
3. Law of periods: The Square of the time period of revolution of a planet is proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of the ellipse traced out by the planet. The law of areas can be understood as a consequence of conservation of angular momentum which is valid for any central force.
2. Which of the following rocks are known as Primary rocks?
[A] Igneous Rocks
[B] Metamorphic Rocks
[C] Sedimentary Rocks
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Igneous Rocks]
Notes:
All the rocks are derived from igneous rocks which are formed by the solidification of hot molten material called magma or lava. Therefore igneous rocks are also called as primary rocks or parent rocks.
3. Which among the following is correct about Sirocco?
[A] It’s a warm & dry wind
[B] It’s a warm & moist wind
[C] It’s a cold & moist wind
[D] It’s a winter wind that blows in pacific ocean
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Correct Answer: A [It’s a warm & dry wind]
Notes:
Sirocco is a warm, dry and dusty laden local wind which blows in northerly direction from Sahara desert over North Africa as a dry wind and picks up moisture as it crosses the Mediterranean.
Since they carry red dust over Sahara, the rainfall which they cause is called blood rain sometimes.
4. Bogor Palace is located in which of the following country ?
[A] India
[B] Indonesia
[C] Malaysia
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: B [Indonesia]
Notes:
The Bogor Palace, also known as the Istana Bogor, is located in the city of Bogor, in West Java, Indonesia. It is the official residence of the President of Indonesia.
5. 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.
6. Which among the following is the windiest place on earth?
[A] North Pole
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Antarctica
[D] Gobi Desert
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Correct Answer: C [Antarctica]
Notes:
Antarctica is considered to be the windiest place on Earth. The winds in Antarctica are often strong and persistent, with average wind speeds of around 6 meters per second and gusts reaching up to 200 kilometers per hour. These strong winds are caused by the unique weather patterns in the region, which are influenced by the cold temperatures and the presence of the Antarctic ice sheet.
7. The time taken by the sun to revolve around the centre of our galaxy is how many years? (UPSC Prelims 1994)
[A] 25 million years
[B] 100 million years
[C] 250 million years
[D] 500 million years
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Correct Answer: C [250 million years]
Notes:
Sun and our whole solar system orbit around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. These are moving at an average velocity of 828,000 km/hr. But even at that high rate, it still takes about 250 million years to make one complete orbit around the Milky Way.
8. In which ocean is Sri Lanka island located?
[A] Bay of Bengal
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Arabian Sea
[D] Pacific Ocean
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Ocean]
Notes:
Sri Lanka is an island country which is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Bay of Bengal and southeast of the Arabian Sea. It is separated from the Indian continent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
9. Sunset Beach is located in which country?
[A] Hawaii
[B] Australia
[C] Britain
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: A [Hawaii]
Notes:
Sunset Beach is located in Hawaii state of the US. It lies on the North Sore of Oahu in Hawaii. It is famous for big wave surfing during the winter season.
10. The Isthmus of Catalina Island is located in which country?
[A] United States
[B] Brazil
[C] South Africa
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
The Isthmus of Catalina Island is located in the United States. It is a 770 m land, joining the northwestern part of Santa Catalina Island to the main part of the Island.
