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 was the first planet to have its motions plotted across the sky during the second millennium BC?
[A] Mars
[B] Venus
[C] Jupiter
[D] Saturn
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Correct Answer: B [Venus]
Notes:
Venus was the first planet to have its motions plotted across the sky, as early as the second millennium BC.
2. Which among the following is known as “Doctor Wind”?
[A] Loo
[B] Chinook
[C] Harmattan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Harmattan]
Notes:
Harmattan wind is known as the Doctor wind. It is a dry, dusty, north-easterly or easterly wind that blows in West Africa north of the equator. The Harmattan wind blows from the Sahara Desert over West Africa into the Gulf of Guinea. It is called Doctor Wind because its dryness kills pests and germs.
The Harmattan wind brings desert-like weather conditions. It lowers the humidity, dissipates cloud cover, and prevents rainfall formation. It can also create big clouds of dust which can result in dust storms or sandstorms. The Harmattan wind can have health effects on people, including Dryness of the skin; Dried or chapped lips; Eyes; Respiratory problems.
3. Which among the following country owns the firsty permanent base in the area at Antarctica defined by the Antarctic Treaty System?
[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] USSR
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: D [Argentina]
Notes:
Argentina is the first country to have permanent base on Antarctica. It is defined by Antarctica Treaty system. It Dakshin Gangotri is the first Indian base in Antarctica.
4. Which among the following is a correct location of Strait of Magellan?
[A] South of South America
[B] Pacific Ocean and South Atlantic Ocean
[C] North Africa & Asia
[D] North America & Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Pacific Ocean and South Atlantic Ocean]
Notes:
The Strait of Magellan located at the southern tip of South America. It is a 350-mile (570 km) channel. It connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
5. 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.
6. Which among the following is the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean or a lake?
[A] Neritic
[B] Pelagic
[C] Benthic
[D] Demersal
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Correct Answer: C [Benthic]
Notes:
The benthic zone is the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean or a lake, including the sediment surface and some sub- surface layers. Organisms living in this zone are called benthos. They generally live in close relationship with the substrate bottom; many suchorganisms are permanently attached to the bottom.
7. In which of the following years Hailey’s comet has to appear in the solar family? (UPSC Prelims 1985)
[A] 1986
[B] 1988
[C] 1989
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1986]
Notes:
Halley’s Comet is arguably the most famous comet. It is a “periodic” comet and returns to Earth’s vicinity about every 75 years, making it possible for a human to see it twice in his or her lifetime. The last time it was here was in 1986, and it is projected to return in 2061.
8. The Archipelago Sea is is part of __?
[A] Mediterranean Sea
[B] Red Sea
[C] Baltic Sea
[D] North Sea
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Correct Answer: C [Baltic Sea ]
Notes:
The Archipelago Sea is a part of the Baltic Sea, located within the boundaries of Finnish territorial water. It is of roughly triangular shape and the tips of the triangles are Finnish cities.
9. Which of the following is the largest glacier in continental Europe?
[A] Jostedal Glacier
[B] Thwaites Glacier
[C] Pine Island Glacier
[D] Denman Glacier
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Correct Answer: A [Jostedal Glacier]
Notes:
Jostedal Glacier is the largest glacier in continental Europe. It is also known as Jostedalsbreen Glacier. It is located in Vestland country in Western Norway.
10. Which is the deepest river in the world?
[A] Loire River
[B] Nile River
[C] Rhine River
[D] Congo River
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Correct Answer: D [Congo River]
Notes:
The Congo River is the deepest river in the world. It was formerly known as the Zaire River. It is also the second longest river in Africa and world’s second largest river in terms of discharge volume of water.
