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 of the following African Country is also known sometimes as Ngwane?
[A] Mozambique
[B] Swaziland
[C] Nigeria
[D] Botswana
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Correct Answer: B [Swaziland]
Notes:
Swaziland is also known as Ngwane. Eswatini is officially the Kingdom of Eswatini and is also known as Swaziland. It has 2 capitals Mbabane, Lobamba.
3. Which among the following is the most optimum place to source Geothermal Energy?
[A] Konkan coast
[B] Ladakh district
[C] Aravali hills
[D] Coromandal Coast
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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh district]
Notes:
The most optimum place to source geothermal energy is typically in regions with high geothermal activity, where heat from the Earth’s interior is closer to the surface. Among the options you provided, Ladakh district (option [B]) is more likely to have potential for geothermal energy due to its geographical characteristics.
4. Which is the longest river of Asia?
[A] Yellow River
[B] Yangtze Kiang River
[C] Mekong River
[D] Lena River
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Correct Answer: B [Yangtze Kiang River]
Notes:
The Yangtze River, which is 6,380 km long, is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world. The river is the longest in the world to flow entirely within one country.
5. Which of the following clearly define density of population?
[A] The number of persons living per sq km of land area
[B] The number of persons living per km of land area
[C] The number of persons living per village
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [The number of persons living per sq km of land area]
Notes:
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. Commonly this may be calculated for a county, city, country, another territory or the entire world.
6. Baffin Island is located in which country?
[A] Bahamas
[B] United States of America
[C] Japan
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: D [Canada]
Notes:
Baffin Island is located in Canada. It is the largest island in Canada and also the fifth largest island in the world. It covers an area of 507,451 square km.
7. Which of the following is the largest island of Indonesia?
[A] Java
[B] Sulawesi
[C] Sumatra
[D] Bali
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Correct Answer: C [Sumatra]
Notes:
Sumatra is the largest island of Indonesia. It is located in the Indian Ocean. Sumatra is the sixth largest island in the world and one of the major islands of the Sunda group of islands.
8. Antelope Canyon is located in which country?
[A] Chile
[B] Arizona
[C] Argentina
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [Arizona]
Notes:
Antelope Canyon is located in Arizona in North America. It is a slot canyon in southwestern America, on Navajo land east of Page city, Arizona.
9. Which canyon is also referred to as the ‘Grand Canyon of the South’?
[A] Salt River Canyon
[B] Cataract Canyon
[C] Breaks Canyon
[D] Nine Mile Canyon
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Correct Answer: C [Breaks Canyon]
Notes:
The Breaks Canyon is also referred to as the ‘Grand Canyon of the South’. It is a five mile long canyon in the Breaks Interstate Park in Kentucky and Virginia in the United States.
10. The Elastic Rebound Theory is related to the origin of which among the following?
[A] Volcanoes
[B] Oceans
[C] Earthquakes
[D] Mountains
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Correct Answer: C [Earthquakes]
Notes:
Elastic Rebound theory is the most widely accepted theory on the origin of Earthquakes. It was put forward by H.F.Reid.
