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 planet is an example of Terrestrial planet?
[A] Earth
[B] Jupiter
[C] Saturn
[D] Neptune
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Correct Answer: A [Earth]
Notes:
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are called as the inner planets as they lie between the sun and the belt of asteroids. Inner planets are also known as Terrestrial planets meaning earth-like as they are made up of rock and metals, and have relatively high densities.
2. Which among the following is the correct definition of ” Annual Precipitation” of a particular place / area?
[A] All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water
[B] All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of ice
[C] Total Actual amount of Rains, Snow, hail, sleet etc.
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water]
Notes:
The correct definition of “Annual Precipitation” refers to the total amount of all forms of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail) converted to the equivalent quantity of liquid water over a year. This measurement is crucial for understanding climate patterns and water resource management. For instance, the average annual precipitation in the Amazon rainforest can exceed 2000 mm, importantly influencing its biodiversity.
3. Shale is an example of ?
[A] Igneous Rock
[B] Sedimentary Rock
[C] Metamorphic Rock
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sedimentary Rock]
Notes:
Shale is an example of sedimentary rock. It is from the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles that we commonly call “mud.”
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. Eskimos live in which of the following climates?
[A] Tundra
[B] Taiga
[C] Siberian
[D] Tropical
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Correct Answer: A [Tundra]
Notes:
Eskimos live in the tundra climate. The tundra is part of the polar region, which is characterized by a frigid climate. The polar region includes the Arctic and the Antarctic. Eskimos are indigenous people who have traditionally lived in the northern circumpolar region. This region includes eastern Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. Eskimos live in igloos during the winter and portable huts in the summer. The word “igloo” is the Eskimo word for “house”. Eskimos have developed unique skills and adaptations to survive in the extreme cold climates.
6. About 90% of the world’s earthquakes and 80% of the world’s largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire. In which sea this Ring of Fire lies ?
[A] Himalayan Area
[B] Atlantic Ocean
[C] Pacific Ocean
[D] Mediterranean Area
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Correct Answer: C [Pacific Ocean]
Notes:
Ring of Fire is a 40,000 km horseshoe shape in Pacific Ocean basin associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and volcanic belts and/or plate movements.
7. What is the difference of time on either side of the International Time Line?
[A] 0 Hours
[B] 12 Hours
[C] 20 Hours
[D] 24 Hours
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Correct Answer: D [24 Hours]
Notes:
International Date Line runs from the North Pole to the South Pole across the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° line of longitude. It demarcates the change of one calendar day to the next. The time difference on either side of the International Date Line is 24 hours.
8. Albania,Bosnia and Herzegovina ,Bulgaria ,Croatia ,Greece ,Macedonia etc. are known as Balkan Countries. The term Balkan derived from the following landforms?
[A] A Lake
[B] A Sea
[C] A River
[D] A Mountain
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Correct Answer: D [A Mountain]
Notes:
Albania,Bosnia and Herzegovina ,Bulgaria ,Croatia ,Greece ,Macedonia etc. are known as Balkan Countries. In Bulgarian, the archaic word balkan was borrowed from Turkish and means “mountain”.
9. Which of the following parent rocks is not responsible for Karst topography?
[A] Granite
[B] Calcium carbonate
[C] Gypsum
[D] Dolomite
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Correct Answer: A [Granite]
Notes:
Karst topography is a result of presence of soluble rock materials beneath the surface layer which results in the wash away of the soluble material by moving water beneath the surface such that the top surface layer becomes weak.
10. Which is the largest coral reef in the world?
[A] Kingman Reef
[B] The Great Barrier Reef
[C] Lansdowne Bank
[D] Lyra Reef
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Correct Answer: B [The Great Barrier Reef]
Notes:
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world . It is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in Australia. It comprises over 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands over there.
