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. Along which one of the following meridians did India experience the first light of the sunrise of the new millennium?

A.
92°30’ W
B.
20°30’ W
C.
82°30' E
D.
92°30' E

Answer

Correct Answer : 92°30' E

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Geography World Geography

Q. Although hot deserts have a very low annual rainfall, occasional heavy rain storms do occur and these sometimes produce steep-sided, flat-floored valleys called ________

A.
Canyons
B.
Gorges
C.
Wadi
D.
Barchans

Answer

Correct Answer : Wadi

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Geography World Geography

Q. Although the equatorial regions have the highest annual average temperatures, the salinity in the oceans is highest near the tropics because: 1. equatorial areas receive heavy rainfall 2. salinity is not affected by temperature 3. equatorial oceans experience a lot of turbulenees 4. high relative humidity in equatorial areas checks evaporation

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2 and 4

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Geography World Geography

Q. Among foodgrains, international trade of rice is quite small because ________

A.
Rice gets spoilt during storage and transport
B.
It is not the main food grain of human consumption
C.
Its transport cost is high
D.
Major producer regions are major consumers also

Answer

Correct Answer : Major producer regions are major consumers also

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Geography World Geography

Q. Among the following climatic factors, which one has the least effect upon a terrestrial ecosystem?

A.
Conditions of sunlight
B.
Temperature variation
C.
Wind
D.
Availability of water

Answer

Correct Answer : Wind

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Geography World Geography

Q. Among the following countries, the only one to have about half of its area under cultivation is ________

A.
Japan
B.
China
C.
India
D.
US

Answer

Correct Answer : India

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Geography World Geography

Q. Among the following countries, which one is the most densely populated?

A.
Germany
B.
Belgium
C.
France
D.
The Netherlands

Answer

Correct Answer : The Netherlands

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Geography World Geography

Q. Amongst the following, which is the largest island?

A.
Borneo
B.
England
C.
Japan
D.
New Guinea

Answer

Correct Answer : New Guinea

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Geography World Geography

Q. Amur, one of the longest rivers in the worlds is in

A.
Asia
B.
Africa
C.
South America
D.
Europe

Answer

Correct Answer : Asia

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Geography World Geography

Q. An estuary is a place where

A.
Fresh water collects at the mouth of a river
B.
Deposits of mud can be seen at a triangular piece of land
C.
Silt is deposited near the mouth of a river
D.
Fresh and salt water mix near the mouth of a river

Answer

Correct Answer : Fresh and salt water mix near the mouth of a river

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