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. Approximately what is the age of the earth?
[A] 3.5 billion years
[B] 4.5 billion years
[C] 4 billion years
[D] 2.5 billion years
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Correct Answer: B [4.5 billion years]
Notes:
Earth is the third planet of the solar system as counted from the sun. The Earth also came into existence almost the same time as the other members of the solar system, i.e. around 4.5 billion years ago.
2. “Nebular Hypothesis” is a theory which is related to origin of the following?
[A] Sun
[B] Solar System
[C] Galaxy
[D] Universe
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Correct Answer: B [Solar System]
Notes:
The nebular hypothesis is model which explain the formation and evolution of the Solar System. It suggests that the Solar System formed from gas and dust orbiting the Sun.
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. The Fluvial Landforms are created by ___
[A] Air
[B] Water
[C] Chemicals
[D] Mechanical forces
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Correct Answer: B [Water]
Notes:
Fluvial landform are shaped by running water (overland flow and stream flow). Fluvial processes are most important of all the exogenetic processes as landform associated with them have overall dominance in the environment of terrestrial life
5. The famous ‘Angkor Wat’ temple is situated in which of the following South-East Asian country?
[A] Thailand
[B] Philippines
[C] Cambodia
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: C [Cambodia]
Notes:
Angkor Wat is a temple complex located in Cambodia. It is the largest religious monument in the world, covering an area of more than 500 acres. The temple was built in the early 12th century by the Khmer King Suryavarman II and is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia.
6. In context with the heavenly bodies, which among the following shows “lighthouse effect”?
[A] Quasar
[B] White Dwarf
[C] Red Giant
[D] Pulsar
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Correct Answer: D [ Pulsar]
Notes:
Pulsar emit radio (electromagnetic) signals at regular interval of time. Pulsars are a kind of neutron stars and the emission is detectable when the source of beam of the electromagnetic waves is towards Earth. This is known as Light house effect and is gives a pulsed nature to pulsars.
7. The latitude which passes through Sikkim also passes through which of the following states?
[A] Haryana
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The latitude that pass through Sikkim also pass through Rajasthan. 27 degree centigrade latitude passes through Gangtok of sikkim and Alwar in Rajasthan.
8. Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass?
[A] Brazil, Zambia and Malaysia
[B] Columbia, Kenya and Indonesia
[C] Brazil, Sudan and Malaysia
[D] Venezuela, Ethiopia and Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [Columbia, Kenya and Indonesia]
Notes:
The equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati.
9. Spitsbergen Island is located in which archipelago?
[A] Malay Archipelago
[B] Indonesian Archipelago
[C] Svalbard Archipelago
[D] British Isles
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Correct Answer: C [Svalbard Archipelago]
Notes:
Spitsbergen Island is located in the Svalbard Archipelago in Northern Norway. It is the largest & only permanently populated island of Svalbard Archipelago. It is situated along the borders of Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea & the Greenland Sea.
10. Which glaciers form the world’s longest glacial system outside the polar region?
[A] Biafo Glacier and Hispar Glacier
[B] Siachen Glacier and Biafo Glacier
[C] Hispar Glacier and Fedchenko Glacier
[D] Biafo Glacier and Fedchenko Glacier
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Correct Answer: A [Biafo Glacier and Hispar Glacier]
Notes:
The Biafo Glacier and the Hispar Glacier meet together to form the longest glacial system of the world. The Biafo Glacier is the world’s third longest glacier in non polar region which is 67 km long while the Hispar Glacier is 49km long, both lies in the Karakoram mountains.
