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. White coal refers to

A.
Uranium
B.
Hydroelectricity
C.
Petroleum
D.
Coal

Answer

Correct Answer : Hydroelectricity

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Geography World Geography

Q. Why does temperature increase with increase in height in Stratosphere?

A.
Concentration of ozone
B.
Closeness of the sun
C.
Decrease in atmospheric pressure
D.
None of these

Answer

Correct Answer : Concentration of ozone

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Q. Why does the mercury column in the barometer fall rapidly before a severe storm? It is due to

A.
Severe heat energy from the sun
B.
Increase in the humidity of air
C.
Fall in the atmospheric pressure
D.
Rise in the atmospheric pressure

Answer

Correct Answer : Fall in the atmospheric pressure

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Geography World Geography

Q. Why is very little rice sold in world markets?

A.
The market price of rice is not very remunerative
B.
The farmers cultivating rice exist on subsistence cultivation
C.
The main producers of rice are also the main consumers
D.
Rice is not eaten throughout the world

Answer

Correct Answer : The main producers of rice are also the main consumers

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Q. Wind erosion is dominant in

A.
Deserts
B.
Tropical regions
C.
Temperate regions
D.
Mediterranean regions

Answer

Correct Answer : Deserts

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Q. Wind power is employed prominently in ________

A.
Saudi Arabia
B.
France
C.
Holland
D.
Canada

Answer

Correct Answer : Holland

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Geography World Geography

Q. Wine production is mainly carried out in which of the following natural regions?

A.
Mediterranean region
B.
Equatorial region
C.
Savanna
D.
Coniferous forests

Answer

Correct Answer : Mediterranean region

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Q. Winter temperature ranging from -29° C to -40° C, summer temperature about 10° C, total annual precipitation about 25 cm. and low humidity. These characterise the climate.

A.
Mountain
B.
Taiga
C.
Tundra
D.
West European

Answer

Correct Answer : Tundra

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Geography World Geography

Q. With reference to convectional type of rainfall, consider the following statements 1. It is a warm weather phenomenon. 2. This rainfall is associated with cumulo-nimbus clouds. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A.
Both 1 and 2
B.
1 only
C.
2 only
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

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Q. Wood pulp comes from ________

A.
Mediterranean region
B.
Equatorial region
C.
Temperate region
D.
Coniferous forest region

Answer

Correct Answer : Coniferous forest region

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