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. The phenomenon known as the “Midnight Sun” is caused by

A.
Inclination of the Earth's axis
B.
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
C.
Sun spots
D.
Nuclear explosions

Answer

Correct Answer : Inclination of the Earth's axis

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Q. The place of origin of an earthquake is called

A.
Epicentre
B.
Seismographic zone
C.
Perimeter
D.
Seismic focus

Answer

Correct Answer : Seismic focus

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Q. The place on the Earth’s surface above the focus is called the

A.
Epicentre
B.
Focus
C.
Incentre
D.
Circumcentre

Answer

Correct Answer : Epicentre

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Q. The polar regions are sparsely populated because of

A.
Infertile land
B.
Lack of minerals
C.
Unsuitable climatic conditions
D.
Mountainous topography

Answer

Correct Answer : Unsuitable climatic conditions

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Q. The polar regions of the earth cannot support forest growth because ________

A.
The ground is often frozen or snow or ice-covered
B.
The rainfall is very low
C.
The growing season is short in these areas
D.
All the above factors

Answer

Correct Answer : All the above factors

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Q. The population of India has of late been growing very fast because

A.
The birth rate has continuously been increasing
B.
Not enough attention has been paid to methods of population control
C.
The death rate has been dropping on account of better medical and health facilities
D.
Industrialization has provided a fillip to growth of population

Answer

Correct Answer : The death rate has been dropping on account of better medical and health facilities

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Q. The ports which function as the collection centres where the goods are brought from different countries to be sent to others besides their own country are called ________

A.
Entreport ports
B.
Out ports
C.
Packet stations
D.
Port of call

Answer

Correct Answer : Entreport ports

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Q. The Prairies of North America are

A.
Animal Farm
B.
Tropical Forest
C.
River Basin
D.
Temperate Grasslands

Answer

Correct Answer : Temperate Grasslands

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Q. The prediction of storm is made, when atmospheric pressure

A.
Decreases suddenly
B.
Rises suddenly
C.
Rises gradually
D.
Decreases gradually

Answer

Correct Answer : Decreases suddenly

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Q. The problem of leaching of the soil is more pronounced in the areas where the rainfall is ________

A.
Average
B.
Scanty
C.
Less than average
D.
Heavy

Answer

Correct Answer : Heavy

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