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. What is the amount of Iron in Earth (percentage in total mass)?
[A] 24.5%
[B] 34.6%
[C] 39.3%
[D] 42.4%
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Correct Answer: B [34.6%]
Notes:
The iron makes up about 34.6% of Earth’s mass and 5.2% of Earth’s crust. The other metals there are aluminium, silicon etc. The abundant metal Iron is truly one of Earth’s essential building blocks.
2. Which among the following country is also known as Crossroads of Central Asia?
[A] Uzbekistan
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Tajikistan
[D] Turkmenistan
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Correct Answer: B [Afghanistan ]
Notes:
Afghanistan is at the crossroads of central asia. It connects the Asian region to the central Asian region. It connects Iran and central asia.
3. Which among the following is the outcome when tide enters the narrow and shallow estuary of a river?
[A] Tidal Bore
[B] Ocean Gyre
[C] Flood Tide
[D] Rotary current
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Correct Answer: A [Tidal Bore]
Notes:
Tidal bore is a Tidal phenomenon in which the leading edge of the incoming tide forms a wave (or waves) of water that travel up a river or narrow bay against the direction of the river or bay’s current.
4. Adams, Leverrier, Galle and Lassell are some of the rings of which planet?
[A] Saturn
[B] Uranus
[C] Neptune
[D] Jupiter
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Correct Answer: C [Neptune]
Notes:
Neptune has five rings: Galle, LeVerrier, Lassell, Arago, and Adams. Its rings were named after the astronomers who made an important discovery regarding the planet.
5. Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass?
[A] Brazil, Zambia and Malaysia
[B] Columbia, Kenya and Indonesia
[C] Brazil, Sudan and Malaysia
[D] Venezuela, Ethiopia and Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [Columbia, Kenya and Indonesia]
Notes:
The equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati.
6. Which of the following is the largest coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean?
[A] Mesoamerican Reef
[B] Red Sea Coral Reef
[C] Andros Barrier Reef
[D] Apo Reef
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Correct Answer: A [Mesoamerican Reef]
Notes:
The Mesoamerican Reef is the largest coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located in the Caribbean Basin. It is also known as the Great Mayan Reef and it is a World Heritage Site, too.
7. A star begins its life in a cloud of dust and gas. What is this cloud called ?
[A] Pulsar
[B] Neutron
[C] Constellation
[D] Nebula
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Correct Answer: D [Nebula ]
Notes:
A star begins its life in a cloud of gas and dust. This cloud is called nebula.
8. What is the distance of the star Proxima Centauri from the planet Earth?
[A] 4.2 light years
[B] 5.4 light years
[C] 420 light years
[D] 8.6 light years
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Correct Answer: A [4.2 light years]
Notes:
Proxima Centauri is the nearest star to our planet at around 4.243 light years away. Which is about 40 Trillion km.
9. Which among the following volcanoes is not a part of the Circum Pacific Belt?
[A] Mt. Stramboli
[B] Cotopaxi
[C] Fujiyama
[D] Mt.Mayon
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Correct Answer: A [Mt. Stramboli]
Notes:
Mt. Stramboli is a part of the Mediterranean Belt.
The Circum Pacific belt extends to the margins of the pacific ocean. Almost 80 % of the volcanoes are situated here.
10. What kind of a landform are Bajadas?
[A] Landform by Aoelian Deposition
[B] Landform by Aeolian Erosion
[C] Landform by Glacial depostion
[D] Landform by fluvial deposition
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Correct Answer: A [Landform by Aoelian Deposition]
Notes:
Bajadas are landforms of Aeolian deposition. They are sometimes called as Bahadas. They are sloping surfaces situated between pediment and the playa.
