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 of the following river crosses equator twice?
[A] Nile
[B] Amazon
[C] Congo
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Congo]
Notes:
The congo river crosses equator twice. It is the second longest river in Africa after Nile.
2. Which among the following is the correct location of McMurdo Dry Valleys the hyper saline water bodies on dry land?
[A] Africa
[B] Central Asia
[C] North America
[D] Antarctica
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Correct Answer: D [Antarctica]
Notes:
The McMurdo Dry Valleys are located in Antarctica. They are one of the driest places on Earth, receiving very little precipitation. The valleys contain hyper-saline lakes, which are bodies of water with high salt concentrations, formed due to evaporation. This unique environment supports extremophiles, organisms that thrive in extreme conditions, making it a important site for astrobiological research.
3. If place X and Place Y, both located on equator, are at a distance of 18520 kilometers, the approximate difference between their longitudes will be ____?
[A] 100°
[B] 120°
[C] 166°
[D] 180°
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Correct Answer: C [166°]
Notes:
We all know that a minute of arc on the planet Earth is 1 nautical mile. 1 nautical mile is 1852 meters or 1.852 kilometers. To travel around the Earth at the equator, we would have to travel (360 * 60) 21,600 nautical miles, 24,857 miles or 40,003 kilometers.
The question says that the distance between point X and Y is 18520 kilometers , which means that they are 10000 nautical miles apart. So, if 21620=360°, 10000=166.5°. So correct option is C
4. Which of the following statements is an incorrect statement about Antarctic Circle?
[A] The Sun is visible at local midnight and not visible at local noon at least once a year within the Circle
[B] The position of the Circle is not fixed and it fluctuates due to tidal forces
[C] Days and nights can never be longer than 24 hours inside the Circle
[D] There is no permanent human population south of the Antarctic Circle
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Correct Answer: C [ Days and nights can never be longer than 24 hours inside the Circle]
Notes:
Third statement is an incorrect statement because days and nights can be longer than 24 hours inside the Circle. The polar night occurs when the night lasts for more than 24 hours and polar day occurs when day lasts for more than 24 hours.
5. Which of the following are found in Diamond and Emerald? (UPSC Prelims 1982)
[A] Carbon and silicon
[B] Carbon and zinc
[C] Silicon, aluminium and beryllium
[D] Carbon and calcium
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Correct Answer: A [Carbon and silicon]
Notes:
Diamond is a solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic. Emerald is a gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium.
6. About 50% of the world population is concentrated between which of the following latitudes? (UPSC Prelims 1997)
[A] 5°N and 20°N
[B] 20°N and 40°N
[C] 40°N and 60°N
[D] 20°S and 40°S
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Correct Answer: B [20°N and 40°N]
Notes:
About 50% of the world population is concentrated between latitude of 20°N and 40°N, because most populous countries like China, U.S.A, Europe. India lies with in this latitude.
7. Consider the following temperature and rainfall data :
|
Month
|
Temperature
°C
|
Rainfall
cm
|
|
January
|
6.7
|
14.0
|
|
February
|
6.7
|
13.2
|
|
March
|
7.2
|
11.4
|
|
April
|
8.9
|
9.4
|
|
May
|
11.1
|
8.1
|
|
June
|
13.9
|
8.1
|
|
July
|
15.0
|
9.6
|
|
August
|
15.0
|
12.2
|
|
September
|
13.9
|
10.4
|
|
October
|
11.1
|
14.4
|
|
November
|
8.9
|
14.0
|
|
December
|
7.8
|
16.8
|
The climate to which this data pertains is (UPSC Prelims 1999)
[A] St. Lawrence type
[B] China type
[C] West European type
[D] Mediterranean type
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Correct Answer: C [West European type]
Notes:
West European type of climate (Cb) also known as marine west coast climate is located between 40° and 65° latitudes in both the hemispheres along the western coasts of the continents. This climatic region is sur¬rounded by Mediterranean climate in the south, conti¬nental dry climate in the east and semi-arctic climate in the north. The inland extension of this climate is controlled by topographic features.
The temperatures, in the west European climate are affected by marine influences, warm ocean cur¬rents and prevailing winds and air masses. In fact, the moderating effects of sea bring down the difference between summer and winter seasons considerably. This climate is characterized by cool summer and mild winters. Average temperature during summer season ranges between 15°C and 21°C.
8. Vatnajokull Glacier is located in which country?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Iceland
[C] Scotland
[D] Tajikistan
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Correct Answer: B [Iceland ]
Notes:
Vatnajokull Glacier is located in the country of Iceland. It is the largest and the most voluminous ice cap in Iceland. Also, it is the second largest ice cap in Europe, in terms of area. It is also known as Vatna Glacier.
9. Cassini Mission was sent to study?
[A] Saturn
[B] Jupiter
[C] Mars
[D] Neptune
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Correct Answer: A [Saturn]
Notes:
The Cassini Mission or Cassini–Huygens space-research mission was a mission to study Saturn sent in collaboration among NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). It was named after astronomers Giovanni Cassini and Christiaan Huygens. It was launched in 1997 and ended in 2017 after 20 years of service.
10. Which among the following is not an alternative name for Earth?
[A] Gaea
[B] Ceres
[C] Tellus
[D] Terra
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Correct Answer: B [Ceres]
Notes:
The planet earth is also called as Terra, Tellus, Gaea, Gaia, the World and the Globe. Ceres is an asteroid and a dwarf planet.
