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 among the following is the correct location of McMurdo Dry Valleys the hyper saline water bodies on dry land?
[A] Africa
[B] Central Asia
[C] North America
[D] Antarctica

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2. Consider the following:

  1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
  2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.
  3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.
  4. Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.

Which of the above statements is / are correct? (UPSC Prelims 2000)

[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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3. What is the term used for countries that consist of an archipelago?
[A] Islet
[B] Archipelagic State
[C] Island
[D] Cays

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4. The Isthmus of Korea is located between which two seas?
[A] Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
[B] Pacific Ocean and Caribbean sea
[C] Sea of Japan and Yellow sea
[D] Arabian Sea and Indian ocean

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5. Which Isthmus connects the Crimean Peninsula to Ukraine?
[A] Isthmus of Kra
[B] Isthmus of Catalina Island
[C] Isthmus of Rivas
[D] Isthmus of Perekop

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6. Rhins of Galloway Isthmus is situated in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] France
[C] Russia
[D] Scotland

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7. Who compiled the first star catalogue in the greek astronomy?
[A] Aristotle
[B] Aristillus
[C] Ptolemy
[D] Copernicus

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8. Which among the following planets revolves around the sun from east to west?
[A] Venus
[B] Mercury
[C] Earth
[D] Jupiter

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9. Which planet among the following does not have a natural satellite?
[A] Saturn
[B] Mercury
[C] Neptune
[D] Uranus

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10. Which is the thinnest layer among all the layers of the Earth?
[A] Crust
[B] Mantle
[C] Inner core
[D] Outer core

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