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. Scandinavia is a suitable country for exploiting hydroelectricity because of the presence of

A.
Great rivers
B.
Lakes
C.
Steep slopes
D.
Waterfalls

Answer

Correct Answer : Lakes

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Q. Scanty rainfall of less than 50 cm per annum is received by ________

A.
The areas of high latitudes
B.
The coastal areas in the warm temperate zone
C.
The eastern parts of the temperate lands
D.
The areas of equatorial regions

Answer

Correct Answer : The areas of high latitudes

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Q. Schist is the metamorphic equivalent of ________.

A.
Shale
B.
Granite
C.
Basalt
D.
Dolerite

Answer

Correct Answer : Shale

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Q. Seasonal contrast in temperature are minimum in the equatorial region because ________

A.
Forests prevent sunlight from reaching the ground
B.
Sky is always overcast
C.
Sun is almost vertically overhead throughout the year
D.
Rainfall cool the atmosphere

Answer

Correct Answer : Sun is almost vertically overhead throughout the year

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Q. Select the correct answer from the following: 1. Melting of polar ice caps and subsequently rise in the sea level is the most important effect of global warming. 2. The sea level is likely to rise by one meter by 2070 AD if the present level of global warming is not controlled. 3. All the coral islands in the world will be submerged. 4. By 2044 AD, Fiji is likely to be submerged and rise in the sea level by the same year will pose a grave danger to the Netherlands.

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Q. Selvas is a word denoting

A.
The equatorial rain forest of the Amazon basin
B.
Long narrow depression formed in the land sunk between two parallel faults
C.
A southerly region of the oceans located between 45°S and N
D.
The grasslands of North America

Answer

Correct Answer : The equatorial rain forest of the Amazon basin

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Q. Shallow-rooted trees are associated with ________

A.
Tropical climate
B.
Savanna climate
C.
Temperate climate
D.
Equatorial climate

Answer

Correct Answer : Equatorial climate

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Q. Shifting agriculture is most commonly practised in

A.
Plain areas
B.
Forests
C.
Deserts
D.
Grass lands

Answer

Correct Answer : Forests

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Q. Shortest air route from New Delhi to Vancouver will be ________

A.
New Delhi - Moscow - London - Vancouver
B.
New Delhi - Bangkok - Tokyo - Vancouver
C.
New Delhi - London - New York - Vancouver
D.
New Delhi - Paris - New York - Vancouver

Answer

Correct Answer : New Delhi - Bangkok - Tokyo - Vancouver

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