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 country is the world’s leading producer of synthetic industrial diamond?
[A] United states
[B] Congo
[C] China
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China is the world’s leading producer of synthetic industrial diamonds. Industrial diamonds can be used in cutting, drilling, grinding, and polishing.
2. Which of the following names is given to the seasonal migration of men and animals from lower to higher altitudes during the summer? (UPSC Prelims 1988)
[A] Nomadism
[B] Migration
[C] Transhumance
[D] Pastoralism
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Correct Answer: C [Transhumance]
Notes:
Transhumance is a type of pastoralism or nomadism, a seasonal movement of livestock between fixed summer and winter pastures. In montane regions, it implies movement between higher pastures in summer and lower valleys in winter.
3. Which of the following is the reason behind the seasons on the Earth? (UPSC Prelims 1991)
[A] The elliptical orbit of the Earth
[B] Alteration/change in the speed of revolution of the Earth
[C] Inclination of the Earth on its axis of rotation
[D] Differences in the amount of energy received from the Sun
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Correct Answer: C [Inclination of the Earth on its axis of rotation]
Notes:
The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth’s rotational axis away or toward the sun as it travels through its year-long path around the sun. The Earth has a tilt of 23.5 degrees relative to the “ecliptic plane”.
4. Which of the following is the smallest gulf in the world?
[A] Gulf of Aqaba
[B] Gulf of California
[C] Gulf of Guinea
[D] Gulf of Oman
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Correct Answer: B [Gulf of California]
Notes:
Gulf of California is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean and it is also known as the ‘Sea of Cortez’. It separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland. It covers an area of 160,000 square km.
5. In which state of India is the Gulf of Kutch located?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Goa
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Gulf of Kutch is located in the state of Gujarat in India. It is an inlet of the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India. It is known for its extreme high tides. World Heritage Site ‘The Rann of Kutch’ is also located here.
6. The Grand Canyon in located in which country?
[A] Peru
[B] United States
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The Grand Canyon is located in the United States. It is a steep sided canyon along the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. It is, also, a river valley in the Colorado Plateau
7. Which of the following is the hottest star colour?
[A] Red
[B] Yellow
[C] Orange
[D] Blue
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Correct Answer: D [Blue]
Notes:
The colour of the star reflects its temperature. Since wavelength of blue is minimum, its temperature is maximum ( Wein’s displacement law).
8. Which Hypothesis was put forward by F.Hoyle and Lyttleton?
[A] Nebular Hypothesis
[B] Cepheid Hypothesis
[C] Interstellar Dust Hypothesis
[D] Nova Hypothesis
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Correct Answer: D [Nova Hypothesis]
Notes:
F.Hoyle and Lyttleton put forward the Nova Hypothesis. According to this theory, the solar system originated through the Supernova Explosion.
9. What is the average thickness of the continental crust?
[A] Around 35 km
[B] Around 100 km
[C] Around 75 km
[D] Around 750 km
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Correct Answer: A [Around 35 km ]
Notes:
The average thickness of the continental crust is around 35 km. It is thicker than the oceanic crust.
10. Which scale takes into account the visible damage caused by an earthquake?
[A] Richter scale
[B] Mercalli scale
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: B [Mercalli scale]
Notes:
The intensity scale is also known as the Mercalli scale. It takes into account the visible damage caused by an earthquake. The range of intensity scale is from 1-12.
