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 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.
2. Consider the following:
- Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
- High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.
- Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.
- Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.
Which of the above statements is / are correct? (UPSC Prelims 2000)
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
- Tides are indeed helpful in navigation and fishing.
- High tide does enable big ships to safely enter or leave the harbour.
- Tide indeed prevents siltation in the harbours, helping to prevent buildup and ensure channels remain navigable.
- Kandla and Diamond Harbour are indeed tidal ports, meaning they rely on the tide to remain operational or accessible.
3. What is the term used for countries that consist of an archipelago?
[A] Islet
[B] Archipelagic State
[C] Island
[D] Cays
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Correct Answer: B [Archipelagic State]
Notes:
The island countries that consist of an archipelago are termed as an Archipelagic state. Some of the major Archipelagic Sates are the Bahamas, Fiji, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.
4. The Isthmus of Korea is located between which two seas?
[A] Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
[B] Pacific Ocean and Caribbean sea
[C] Sea of Japan and Yellow sea
[D] Arabian Sea and Indian ocean
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Correct Answer: C [Sea of Japan and Yellow sea]
Notes:
The Isthmus of Korea is located between the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. It is an area of Korean Peninsula, which narrows to 160 km. It lies between the Korea Bay and the East Korea Bay.
5. Which Isthmus connects the Crimean Peninsula to Ukraine?
[A] Isthmus of Kra
[B] Isthmus of Catalina Island
[C] Isthmus of Rivas
[D] Isthmus of Perekop
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Correct Answer: D [Isthmus of Perekop]
Notes:
The Isthmus of Perekop connects the Crimean Peninsula to the mainland of Ukraine. It separates the water bodies of the Black Sea and the Sivash. Its width is nearly 5 to 7 km.
6. Rhins of Galloway Isthmus is situated in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] France
[C] Russia
[D] Scotland
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Correct Answer: D [Scotland]
Notes:
The Rhins of Galloway Isthmus is situated in Scotland. It divides the water of two bays which are the East Tarbets and the West Tarbets. Also, the Rhines of Galloway is a peninsula in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
7. Who compiled the first star catalogue in the greek astronomy?
[A] Aristotle
[B] Aristillus
[C] Ptolemy
[D] Copernicus
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Correct Answer: B [Aristillus]
Notes:
Aristillus, a greek astronomer, created the first star catalogue in the western world in 3rd century BC. In this star catalogue,the stars are identified by numerical measurements of their positions.
8. Which among the following planets revolves around the sun from east to west?
[A] Venus
[B] Mercury
[C] Earth
[D] Jupiter
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Correct Answer: A [Venus]
Notes:
All planets, except Venus and Uranus, revolve around the sun from west to east.
9. Which planet among the following does not have a natural satellite?
[A] Saturn
[B] Mercury
[C] Neptune
[D] Uranus
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Correct Answer: B [Mercury]
Notes:
All planets except Mercury and Venus have natural satellites also called as moons.
10. Which is the thinnest layer among all the layers of the Earth?
[A] Crust
[B] Mantle
[C] Inner core
[D] Outer core
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Correct Answer: A [Crust]
Notes:
The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth. It is 5-100 kms thick. It is the thinnest of all layers of the Earth.
