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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
11. Which glacier is the fastest melting Glacier in Antarctica?
[A] Pine Island Glacier
[B] David Glacier
[C] Acosta Glacier
[D] Agalina Glacier
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Correct Answer: A [Pine Island Glacier]
Notes:
Pine Island Glacier is the fastest melting glacier in Antarctica. It is a large ice stream leading to about 25% ice loss of Antarctica. It flows along the south side of the Hudson Mountains into Pine Island bay, in the Amundsen Sea, Antarctica.
12. A star begins its life in a cloud of dust and gas. What is this cloud called ?
[A] Pulsar
[B] Neutron
[C] Constellation
[D] Nebula
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Correct Answer: D [Nebula ]
Notes:
A star begins its life in a cloud of gas and dust. This cloud is called nebula.
13. Which constellation is known as Great Bear?
[A] Canis Major
[B] Corona Borealis
[C] Ursa Major
[D] Hercules
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Correct Answer: C [Ursa Major]
Notes:
Ursa Major also known as the Great Bear lies in the northern sky. It is visible in the northern hemisphere throughout the year . The little bear is known as the Ursa Minor.
14. Which among the following stars is also known as pulsar?
[A] Neutron Star
[B] White Dwarf
[C] Massive Star
[D] Red Giant
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Correct Answer: A [Neutron Star]
Notes:
Pulsars are a type of neutron star having strong magnetic field and is spinning rapidly. It is a source of rapid and regular pulses of electromagnetic radiation.
15. Which planet is named after a Roman god of Wealth and Agriculture?
[A] Saturn
[B] Neptune
[C] Jupiter
[D] Mercury
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Correct Answer: A [Saturn]
Notes:
Saturn was a god in ancient Roman religion, and a character in Roman mythology described as god of generation, dissolution, plenty, wealth, agriculture, periodic renewal and liberation. It is represented by the symbol of god’s sickle.
16. In which Epoch did the Homo sapiens evolve?
[A] Eocene
[B] Oligocene
[C] Miocene
[D] Pleistocene
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Correct Answer: D [Pleistocene ]
Notes:
The Homo sapiens evolved in the chibanian age of the Pleistocene epoch
17. What helped determine the absolute divisions in the time scale?
[A] Seismometer
[B] Radioactive dating
[C] Weathering
[D] Barometer
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Correct Answer: B [Radioactive dating]
Notes:
Scientists used radioactive dating to determine the absolute divisions in the time scale. They developed the time scale by studying the rock layers and fossils worldwide.
18. Which among the following statements is/ are correct?
- The Lithosphere is about 75 km thick beneath the ocean
- The Lithosphere is about 50 km thick under the continents
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Lithosphere comprises of the crust and the uppermost mantle. It is 75 km thick beneath the ocean and 125 km under the continents.
19. Which among the following statements about igneous rocks is not correct?
[A] Igneous rocks cooled deep inside the earth are called as intrusive rocks
[B] Igneous rocks in which the magma flows out and cools on the earth’s surface are called as extrusive rocks
[C] Intrusive rocks have small crystals
[D] Basalt is an example of extrusive igneous rock
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Correct Answer: C [Intrusive rocks have small crystals]
Notes:
Intrusive igneous rocks are rocks formed when magma cools inside the earth’s crust. They cool quite slowly and hence they have large crystals.
20. Which among the following is the slowest downhill movement?
[A] Fall
[B] Slide
[C] Flow
[D] Creep
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Correct Answer: D [Creep]
Notes:
Creep is the slowest and the least perceptible gradual downhill movement. The steeper the slope, faster is the creep.
