World Geography MCQ Question Answers

World 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. Which one of the following statements is not true?

A.
Tidal bore occurs when a tide enters the narrow and shallow estuary of a river
B.
Gulfs with narrow fronts and wider rears experience high tides
C.
Tidal currents take place when a gulf is connected with the open sea by a narrow channel
D.
The tidal nature of the mouth of the river Hooghly is of crucial importance to Kolkata as port

Answer

Correct Answer : Gulfs with narrow fronts and wider rears experience high tides

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Geography World Geography

Q. Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line?

A.
Strait of Florida
B.
Malacca Strait
C.
Bering Strait
D.
Strait of Gibraltar

Answer

Correct Answer : Bering Strait

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Q. Which one of the following terms for natural vegetation is associated with Siberia?

A.
Pampas
B.
Selva
C.
Taiga
D.
Savanna

Answer

Correct Answer : Taiga

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Geography World Geography

Q. Which one of the following types of plains is not formed by the action of the riven?

A.
Flood plain deposits
B.
Loess plains
C.
Alluvial plains
D.
Deltas

Answer

Correct Answer : Loess plains

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Geography World Geography

Q. Which one of these places lies nearest to the Equator?

A.
Colombo
B.
Singapore
C.
Lagos
D.
Jakarta

Answer

Correct Answer : Singapore

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Q. Which one the following condition is not favourable for the formation of delta?

A.
Sea adjoining the delta should be shallow
B.
Active vertical and lateral erosion in the lower course of the rivers
C.
Coast should be preferably tideless
D.
There should be no strong current running at right angles to the river mouths

Answer

Correct Answer : Active vertical and lateral erosion in the lower course of the rivers

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Q. Which or the following is a rift valley?

A.
The Rhine Valley
B.
The Amazon Valley
C.
The Thames Valley
D.
The Mississippi Valley

Answer

Correct Answer : The Rhine Valley

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Geography World Geography

Q. Which or the following is known as the lifelines of a country?

A.
Energy resources
B.
Natural growth rate of population
C.
Food supplies
D.
Modem means of transport and communication

Answer

Correct Answer : Modem means of transport and communication

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Q. Which or the following is mainly responsible for causing discomfort to mountaineers?

A.
Lack of oxygen
B.
Steep height
C.
Extreme cold
D.
Lack of shelter

Answer

Correct Answer : Lack of oxygen

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Q. Which parallel separates North and South Korea?

A.
42nd
B.
38th
C.
50th
D.
40th

Answer

Correct Answer : 38th

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