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. Slate is an example of:
[A] Igneous rock
[B] Metamorphic rock
[C] Sedimentary rock
[D] Intrusive igneous rock
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Correct Answer: B [Metamorphic rock]
Notes:
Slate, gneiss, schist, marble and diamond are good examples of metamorphic rocks.
2. In which country can the “Old Faithful” Geyser be found?
[A] Canada
[B] United States
[C] Spain
[D] Mexico
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The “Old Faithful” geyser is situated in the Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States. The geyser was named “Old Faithful” in 1870 during the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition owing to its predictable eruptions. This geyser is one of nearly 500 geysers in the park and approximately 1,000 in the world. It has been a significant tourist attraction since the 19th century.
3. On Summer Solstice, Sun’s rays fall perpendicular on which among the following circles?
[A] Tropic of Capricorn
[B] Equator
[C] Tropic of Cancer
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Tropic of Cancer]
Notes:The solstice refers to the events when the Sun’s apparent position in sky reaches its northernmost or southernmost extremes. Solstice happens twice a year, and twice a year happen the equinoxes. Altogether, the four are considered to start 4 seasons.
- At the time of northern solstice, sun is perceived to be directly overhead the 23.44° north known as Tropic of Cancer.
- Likewise, at the southern solstice the same thing happens for latitude 23.44° south, known as the Tropic of Capricorn.
4. Pine trees are generally found in which type of climate?
[A] Wet Deciduous
[B] Coniferous
[C] Tundra
[D] Monsoon
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Correct Answer: B [Coniferous]
Notes:
The pine trees grow in the coniferous forests. It is a cold climate which led to sharp leaves of the pine.
5. What is rank of Earth in Solar system in terms of mean Radius?
[A] 1st
[B] 3rd
[C] 5th
[D] 7th
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Correct Answer: C [5th]
Notes:
The rank of earth in terms of mean radius is 5. Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus are top 3 countries with mean radius.
6. A Total Solar Eclipse can occur only on:
[A] First quarter moon
[B] New moon
[C] Third quarter moon
[D] Full moon
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Correct Answer: B [New moon]
Notes:
A Total Solar Eclipse can occur only at new moon when the Moon passes between Earth and Sun.
7. Doldrums pressure belts lies in between which of the following latitudes?
[A] 35° N to 60° S
[B] 5° N to 5° S
[C] 25° N to 35° S
[D] 35° N to 45° S
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Correct Answer: B [5° N to 5° S]
Notes:
Equatorial Low Pressure Belt or ‘Doldrums’ Lies between 10°N and 10°S latitudes. Width may vary between 5°N and 5°S and 20°N and 20°S. This belt happens to be the zone of convergence of trade winds from two hemispheres from sub-tropical high pressure belts.
8. Which of the following is Cold Ocean current? (UPSC Prelims 1989)
[A] Labrador
[B] Gulf Stream
[C] Kuro Shio
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Labrador]
Notes:
The Labrador Current is a cold current in the North Atlantic Ocean which flows from the Arctic Ocean south along the coast of Labrador and passes around Newfoundland, continuing south along the east coast of Nova Scotia. It is a continuation of the West Greenland Current and the Baffin Island Current.
9. Which coral reef is situated in the Tongue of the Ocean?
[A] Great Barrier Reef
[B] Mesoamerican Reef
[C] Andros Barrier Reef
[D] Lyra reef
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Correct Answer: C [Andros Barrier Reef]
Notes:
The Andros Barrier Reef in the Bahamas is situated into the Tongue of the Ocean. The Tongue of the Ocean is the region of much deeper water in the Bahamas.
10. Which among the following gulf is the northeastern most part of the Atlantic Ocean?
[A] Gulf of Mexico
[B] Gulf of Guinea
[C] Gulf of Venice
[D] Gulf of Alaska
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Correct Answer: B [Gulf of Guinea]
Notes:
The Gulf of Guinea is the northeastern most part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean. In this Gulf, there happens the intersection of the Equator and the Prime Meridian (zero degree latitude and longitude).
