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. Consider the following countries: 1. Algeria 2. Morocco 3. Mauritania Which of these borders is/are the Mediterranean Sea?

A.
2 and 3
B.
1 only
C.
1 and 2
D.
1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 2

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Geography World Geography

Q. Consider the following statements : 1. Where fold mountains run parallel and close to the coast, continental shelf is narrow or absent 2. The average depth of continental shelf is 100 meters 3. Submarine canyons are mostly found in continental slope 4. The submarine flat topped mountains are called guyots.

A.
1, 3 and 4
B.
1, 2, 3 and 4
C.
1, 2 and 4
D.
2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2 and 4

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Q. Consider the following statements about anticyclones: 1. The winds are divergent, and spiral out from the centre of high pressure 2. The air moves clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and anticlockwise in Southern Hemisphere 3. It is accompanied by heavy rainfall 4. A sudden rise in barometric reading heralds the approach of anticyclone Which of these statements are correct?

A.
2 and 3
B.
1 and 4
C.
3 and 4
D.
2 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer : 2 and 4

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Q. Consider the following statements about the ‘Roaring Forties’: 1. They blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres 2. They blow with great strength and constancy 3. Their direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere 4. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them

A.
1, 3 and 4
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
2, 3 and 4
D.
1, 2 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer : 2, 3 and 4

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Q. Consider the following statements associated with Mediterranean climate: 1. It is so named because it occurs extensively in the periphery of Mediterranean sea. 2. These lands are exposed to hot, dry, land winds during the summer months. 3. The seasonal range of temperatures is considerable less than that in other areas of corresponding latitudes. Which of these statements are correct?

A.
2 and 3
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
1 and 2
D.
1 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2 and 3

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Geography World Geography

Q. Consider the following statements concerning United Arab Emirates: 1. Oman is one of the seven Emirates which form the United Arab Emirates. 2. Dubai is the capital of United Arab Emirates. 3. Fishing and tourism are the key industries of United Arab Emirates. Which of these statements is/are correct?

A.
2 and 3
B.
1 and 2
C.
3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer : 3 only

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Geography World Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes, 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer

Correct Answer : Both I and 2

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Geography World Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Germany and America are the two largest producers of wind-power 2. America has nuclear energy generation capacity of around 100,000 MW 3. America has more nuclear reactors than any other country in the world Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.
1 and 2
B.
1 and 2
C.
2 and 3
D.
1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2 and 3

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Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical rainforest of Brazil, the average diurnal range of temperature is much greater than the average annual range of temperature. 2. In the humid subtropical climate of Kyushu island of Japan, the rainfall for the year almost totals that of the rainfall in tropical rainforest. Which of the statements 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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Geography World Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Rainfall in the doldrums is of convectional nature. 2. Convectional rainfall is highly localized and is associated with minimum cloudiness. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 only

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