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 type of forests majorly comprises of lichens and mosses?
[A] Tropical ever green forests
[B] Tundra forests
[C] Temperate mixed forests
[D] Taiga forests
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Tundra forests]
Notes:
Tundra vegetation is composed of dwarf shrubs, sedges and grasses, mosses, and lichens. Scattered trees grow in some tundra regions.
2. Kurds who have been fighting for a separate homeland live mainly in Iraq and which of the following countries?
[A] Iran and Turkey
[B] Iran, Turkey and Jordan
[C] Iran, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
[D] Turkey and Jordan
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Iran and Turkey]
Notes:
The Kurdish people live in the historical Kurdistan region, which today is split between Iran, Iraq, and Turkey The estimated population is 35 million.
3. Which is the fastest moving glacier in Kyrgyzstan?
[A] Batura Glacier
[B] Engilchek Glacier
[C] Biafo Glacier
[D] Byrd Glacier
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Engilchek Glacier]
Notes:
Engilchek Glacier is the largest and the fastest moving glacier in Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the Central Tian Shan Mountains of Issyk-Kul region of northeastern Kyrgyzstan. Also, it is the sixth longest non polar glacier in the world.
4. Southern Patagonian Ice Field is located in which continent?
[A] North America
[B] South America
[C] Africa
[D] Australia
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [South America]
Notes:
The Southern Patagonian Ice Field is located in the continent of South America. It lies between Chile and Argentina at the Southern Patagonic Andes. Also, it is the world’s second largest contiguous extrapolar ice field.
5. The Big Dipper or the Plough is in which constellation?
[A] Aquarius
[B] Ursa Major
[C] Ursa Minor
[D] Polaris
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Ursa Major ]
Notes:
The Big Dipper or Plough is part of a bigger constellation called the Ursa Major or the Big Bear
6. Who compiled the first star catalogue in the greek astronomy?
[A] Aristotle
[B] Aristillus
[C] Ptolemy
[D] Copernicus
Show Answer
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.
7. 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
Show Answer
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.
8. Which region has the greatest concentration of Pingos in the world?
[A] Nuussuaq Peninsula
[B] Tuktoyaktuk Peninsula
[C] Tibetan Plateau
[D] Disko Bay
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ Tuktoyaktuk Peninsula ]
Notes:
Tuktoyaktuk Peninsula has the highest concentration of Pingos in the world. It has a total of 1350 Pingos in the world.
9. What is a small mound less than 15 m in height above ground called?
[A] Hummock
[B] Pingo
[C] Cryoplantation
[D] Inselberg
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Hummock]
Notes:
Hummock is a cryogenic landform formed like a small mound above ground. It is less than 15 m in height and appears in groups.
10. Which among the fluvial landforms are also called as sandbars, sandbanks or gravelbars?
[A] Delta
[B] Backswamp
[C] Ait
[D] Shoal
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Shoal]
Notes:
Shoal or bar is a natural submerged ridge rising from the bed of water to near surface. They are also called as sandbars, sandbanks or gravel bars.
