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. After the sun, what is the nearest star to the earth?
[A] Alpha Centauri
[B] Orion
[C] Ursa Major
[D] Sirius

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2. Karen people are ethnic groups found in which of the following?
[A] Myanmar and Thailand
[B] Africa
[C] India
[D] China

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3. What type of crops are predominantly grown in Africa?
[A] Cereal Crops
[B] Root Crops
[C] Cash Crops
[D] Oil Crops

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4. Why is there a severe difference in the climates of Northern and Southern Hemisphere?
[A] Due to rotation of the earth around its axis
[B] Due to revolution of the earth around the sun of its orbit
[C] Both of the above
[D] None of the above

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5. The time taken by the sun to revolve around the centre of our galaxy is how many years? (UPSC Prelims 1994)
[A] 25 million years
[B] 100 million years
[C] 250 million years
[D] 500 million years

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6. Which is the fastest moving glacier in Kyrgyzstan?
[A] Batura Glacier
[B] Engilchek Glacier
[C] Biafo Glacier
[D] Byrd Glacier

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7. Which is the longest river system in Canada?
[A] Mekong River
[B] Yellow River
[C] Mackenzie River
[D] Danube River

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8. What is parsec used to measure?
[A] Speed
[B] Velocity
[C] Distance
[D] Time

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9. Which among the following planets is also called as the ‘dusty planet’?
[A] Venus
[B] Mercury
[C] Jupiter
[D] Mars

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10. Which among the following planet and its associated weather system is not correctly matched?
[A] The Great Red Spot – Saturn
[B] Dust Storms – Mars
[C] Hurricanes – Earth
[D] Holes in atmosphere – Neptune

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