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.
41. The island nation of Kiribati is located in which of the following water bodies?
[A] Atlantic Ocean
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Pacific Ocean
[D] South China Sea
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Correct Answer: C [Pacific Ocean]
Notes:
The island nation of Kiribati, officially known as Republic of Kiribati is located in central Pacific Ocean.
42. How many islands are there in the Republic of Marshall?
[A] 1,390
[B] 1,225
[C] 1,100
[D] 2,450
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Correct Answer: B [1,225]
Notes:
The Republic of Marshall is an island country situated in the Oceania. The island country is made up of around 1,225 islands and islets.
43. Which of the following country shares largest border with Mauritania?
[A] Senegal
[B] Mali
[C] Algeria
[D] Morocco
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Correct Answer: B [Mali]
Notes:
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a country located in the Northwest Africa. It shares its largest border with Mali country which is about 2237 kilometers long.
44. Which of the following is the highest peak of the Republic of Mauritius?
[A] Le Pouce
[B] Mount Malartic
[C] Rempart Mountain
[D] Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
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Correct Answer: D [Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire]
Notes:
The highest peak of the Republic of Mauritius is Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire. It is located in the Rivière Noire District of Mauritius. It is about 828 meters high above mean sea level.
45. Which of the following is the highest point of Micronesia?
[A] Temwetemwensekir
[B] Nanhalaud
[C] Dolen Saladenre
[D] NOTA
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Correct Answer: B [Nanhalaud]
Notes:
The highest mountain peak of Federated States of Micronesia is Mount Nanhalaud. It is located in Pohnpei island of Micronesia. Its total height above the mean sea level is about 782 meter.
46. Which of the following country shares largest border with Niger?
[A] Nigeria
[B] Mali
[C] Chad
[D] Libya
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Correct Answer: A [Nigeria]
Notes:
The Republic of the Niger is a landlocked country situated in west Africa. It shares the largest border with Nigeria which is about 1497 km long.
47. Which planet takes 88 earth days to make one revolution of the sun?
[A] Mercury
[B] Saturn
[C] Jupiter
[D] Mars
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Correct Answer: A [Mercury]
Notes:
In the solar system, the orbit of Mercury is the most eccentric (that is, the least perfectly circular) of the eight planets. It orbits the Sun once in about 88 Earth days, completing three rotations about its axis for every two orbits.
48. The area which is resistant to any massive structural transformation is called
[A] rigid mass
[B] ancient landmass
[C] tectonic plate
[D] shield
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Correct Answer: D [shield]
Notes:
A shield is generally a large area of exposed Precambrian crystalline igneous and high-grade metamorphic rocks that form tectonically stable areas. They are resistant to geological structural transformation. They are normally the nucleus of continents.
49. Which atmospheric layer is farthest from the Earth’s surface?
[A] Stratosphere
[B] Exosphere
[C] Ionosphere
[D] Mesosphere
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Correct Answer: B [Exosphere]
Notes:
Extending from the top of the thermosphere to 10,000 km above the earth is the exosphere which is farthest from the Earth. This layer has very few atmospheric molecules, which can escape into space.
50. Which of the following national parks in Poland is known for its mountainous landscapes and is a part of the Carpathian Mountains?
[A] Wielkopolski National Park
[B] Tatra National Park
[C] Białowieża National Park
[D] Kampinos National Park
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Correct Answer: B [Tatra National Park]
Notes:
Tatra National Park, located in southern Poland, is renowned for its picturesque mountainous landscapes, part of the Carpathian Mountains, and is a popular destination for hiking, skiing, and mountaineering.
