Geography MCQ Question Answers

Geography Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

Geography World Geography

Q. A type of rainfall which occurs when wind rises up along a hill or mountain barrier is called ________

A.
Cyclonic
B.
Anti-cyclonic
C.
Convectional
D.
Orographic

Answer

Correct Answer : Orographic

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. A V-shaped valley is a feature produced by ________

A.
Old river
B.
Youthful river
C.
Mature river
D.
All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Youthful river

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. A valley with steep, parallel walls along the faultlines, formed by the subsidence of a part of earth’s crust is known as ________

A.
Canyon
B.
Hanging Valley
C.
Gorge
D.
Rift Valley

Answer

Correct Answer : Rift Valley

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Geography World Geography

Q. A weathering process in which layers of rocks peel off as expansion alternates with contraction, is known as ________

A.
Granular disintegration
B.
Shattering
C.
Block separation
D.
Exfoliation

Answer

Correct Answer : Exfoliation

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Geography Hydrosphere

Q. A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a

A.
Bay
B.
Strait
C.
Sound
D.
Fjord

Answer

Correct Answer : Bay

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Geography World Geography

Q. Abadan’ is well known as

A.
A pilgrim centre for Muslims and Christians as well
B.
A major Air Force base in Iraq
C.
The main oil terminal in Iran
D.
An archaeological site throwing new light on the civilisation that flourished in Arabia before the advent of Aryans into India

Answer

Correct Answer : The main oil terminal in Iran

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Geography World Geography

Q. About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of ________

A.
40°N and 60°N
B.
5°N and 20°N
C.
20°N and 40°N
D.
20°S and 40°S

Answer

Correct Answer : 20°N and 40°N

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