MCQ in World geography and climate

MCQ in World geography and climate
Geography Quiz - Multiple Choice Geography Questions
1.Which of the following statements is false?
(a) Tropical evergreen forests have very little undergrowth.
(b) Tropical monsoon' forests have dense Undergrowth
(c) Temperate evergreen forests have rainfall throughout the year _
(D)Coniferous forest are mostly deciduous
ANSWER (D)


2. Grasslands which do not support any trees are called:
(a) Llanos
(b) Campos
(c) Savanna
(d) Steppes
ANSWER (D)


3.The term ‘Granary of the world’ is related to type.
(a) Monsoon
(b) Mediterranean
(c) Temperate
(d) Laurentian
ANSWER (C)
.
4 Match the following:
Forest Places
A. Tropical evergreen 1. Ghana
Forests
B. Equatorial forests 2. Scandinavia
C. Mediterranean forests 3. Indonesia
D. Coniferous forests 4. Philippines
5. Adelaide
A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 3 1 5 2
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 1 2 4 3
ANSWER (B)

5. Which of the following statements are true with regard to tropical monsoon climate ?
I. Temperatures range from 32°C in the hot season to about 15°C in the cool
season
ll. Annual rainfall varies greatly
III. The climate is best developed in the Southern continents
IV. It consists of three main seasons ie. Cool,dry season; hot, dry season; hot, wet Season
(a) I and IV
(b) II, III and IV
(c) II and III'
(d) I, II and IV
ANSWER (D)

6. Which one of the following areas is dominant in hunting and gathering?
(a)Hot desert
(b) Cold' desert
(c) Tropical forest
(d) Temperate grassland
ANSWER (C)

7. Among the following climatic factors, which one has the least effect upon a terrestrial
ecosystem?
(a) Temperature variation
(b) Wind
(c) Conditions of sunlight
(d) Availability of water
ANSWER (B)

8. Which one of the following factors is not a determining fact of the climate ?
(a) Latitude,
(b) Longitude
(c) Land and Sea contrasts
(d) Relief features
ANSWER (B)


9. Consider the following statements:
1. The Taiga biome stretches across large Pans of Canada, Europe and Asia
2. Taiga is the largest biome in the world
3. A lot of coniferous trees grows in the Taiga
Which of the statements given above are Correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER (D)

10. What happens to tropical soils when the rain forest is cleared ?
(a) The soil improves to the extent that soluble nutrients are no longer depleted
by the trees
(b) There is little effect on the soil because of its depth of richness
(C) Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching
(d) The soils stabilize and become excellent for grain
ANSWER (C)

11. Which one of the following natural regions is best known for the production of grapes ?
(a) Hot deserts
(b) Monsoon
(c) Equatorial
(d) Mediterranean
ANSWER (D)


12. Which type of forest belt supplies most of the World’s requirement of newsprint ?
(a) Coniferous forest
(b) Deciduous forest
(c) Evergreen forest
(d) Mediterranean forest
ANSWER (A)


13. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Rainfall generally increases away from the equatorial region both northwards
and southwards up to about 30° north and south
(b) Mediterranean regions receive rainfall in winter from cyclones
(c) Hot deserts of the world are found in the tropical regions between 15° and 30°
north and south latitudes
(D) Deserts generally receive less than 25 cm of rainfall in a year
ANSWER (A)


14.Of the following countries, the one which has predominantly the Mediterranean Climate is :
(a) USA
(b) Italy
(c) Chile
(d) Australia
ANSWER (B)


15. The climate best suited for horticulture is :
(a) Equatorial
(b) Mediterranean
(c) Monsoon
(d) Tundra
ANSWER (B)


16.China type of climate prevails in :
(a) China, Korea and Vietnam
(b) Southern China, Vietnam and Laos
(c) Central China, North China and
Southern Japan
(d)North China, Southern Russia and Japan
ANSWER (C)


17.Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic hoardersf For
which region is this statement correct ?
(a) African Savanna
(b) Central Asian Steppes
(c) Siberian Tundra
(d) North American Prairies
ANSWER (B)


18.The factors which determine the climate of a place are :
1. Soil . 2. Latitude
3. Altitude 4. Vegetation
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 and 4
ANSWER (C)


19. Monsoon’ effect is also experienced in :
(a) East Africa
(b) Nile Basin
(c) South Africa
(d) West Africa
ANSWER (A)



20. Which one of the following countries produces the largest amount of crude steel of
the world ?
(a) Japan
(b) USA
(c) South Korea
(d) China'
ANSWER (D)


21.Which is the world’s largest desert ?
(a) Sahara
(b) Gobi
(c) Thar
(d) None of these
ANSWER (A)


22.Which of the following is an example of Midlatitude desert ?
(a) Sahara desert
(b) Arabian desert
(c) Thar desert
(d) Patagonia desert
ANSWER (D)


23.The driest spot on earth is in the Atacama desert, parts of which went without rain for
400 years. The Atacama is in :
(a) Africa
(b) Asia
(c) Canada
(d) South America
ANSWER (D)

24. Match the following :
A. Desert 1. Coniferous forests
B. Mediterranean 2. Long grass
C. Steppes 3. Short grass
D. Taiga 4. Thick -and smooth
leaf trees
5. Thorny bushes
A B C D
(a) 1432
(b )5431
(c) 1325
(d) 5432
ANSWER (B)


25.The tropical rain forests are dense and varied because of ;
(a) their remote and inaccessible locations
(b) very little interference from man
(c) an abundance of moisture and warm
temperature throughout the year
(d) poor economic development
ANSWER (C)

Free Objective test geography

Free Objective test geography
Geography Test Multiple Choice
Free Online Geography MCQ Objective test
1. Regolith means the layer of
(a) Loose raw material lying on the bed rock
(b) Soft raw material lying on the bed rock
(c) Both these materials
(d) None of these materials
Ans. (b)

2. Soils are formed by _____ which take place the soil layer.
(a) Physical change
(b) Chemical change
(c) Organic change
(d) all of these
Ans. (d)

3. The various soil forming processes are
(a) Leaching
(b) Eluviations
(c) Illuviation
(d) all of these
Ans. (d)

4. Rivers perform the closely ii1terrelated geomorphic works such as
(a) Erosion
(b) Transportation
(c) Deposition
(d) all of these
Ans. (d)

5. The river channel develops broad sweeping curves in the plains in rivers
(a) Upper course
(b) Middle course
(c) Lower course
(d) all of the above
Ans. (b)

6. Which of the following is correct?
(a) Marine erosion is caused by rain water in the plains
(b) Sheet erosion is caused by running water while flowing down the slopes
(c) Both the above statements are correct
(d) None of them correct
Ans. (d)

7. The course of a river from its source to its mouth is normally divided into _____ sections.
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Ans. (c)

8. A water fall arises when the hard rock layer is
(a) horizontal
(b) dips gently upstream
(c) vertical
(d) all of these
Ans. (b)

9. Canyons occur in _____ regions where large rivers are eroding vertically.
(a) Wet
(b) Mountainous
(c) Grassy
(d) Dry
Ans. (d)

10. The formation of a depression may first be caused by
(a) Faulting
(b) Folding
(c) Compression
(d) Denudation
Ans. (a)

11. Valley glaciers are seen in
(a) Himalayas
(b) Andes
(c) Alps and Rockies
(d) All of these
Ans. (d)

12. The centre from which the earthquake waves originate is
(a) epicenter
(b) Seismic focus
(c) Crater
(d) Lava
Ans. (b)

13. Earthquakes are frequently associated with
(a) Faults
(b) Folds
(c) Folds and faults
(d) None of these
Ans. (a)

14. The three types of seismic waves generated by earthquake are
(a) Primary, secondary and long waves
(b) Primary, secondary and tertiary waves
(c) Basic, secondary and tertiary waves
(d) Basic, primary and secondary waves
Ans. (a)

15. The erosive work of sea depends largely upon the
(a) Size and strength of waves
(b) Seaward slope
(c) Depth of water
(d) all of these
Ans. (d)

16. The rate of movement of glaciers varies from an average of _____ a day.
(a) 2 cm to l2 m
(b) 3 cm to l3 m
(c) 4 cm to 18 m
(d) 4 cm to l4 m
Ans. (c)

17. The moraine which forms along the sides of a glaciers is called
(a) Lateral moraine
(b) Terminal moraine
(c) Ground moraine
(d) Medial moraine
Ans. (a)

18. Submerged high land coasts are
(a) The na coast
(b) The longitudinal coast
(c) The fiord coast
(d) all of these
Ans. (d)

19. Notches, honey combed surfaces and mushroom rocks are the features formed by
(a) Wind erosion
(b) Wind deposition
(c) Wave erosion
(d) Wave deposition
Ans. (a)

20. Pinacate in Mexico is an example of
(a) ash and cinder cone volcano
(b) Java volcano
(c) Composite volcano
(d) None of the above
Ans. (a)

UPSC Civil Services Geography Practice test

UPSC Civil Services Geography Practice test
UPSC Model Question Papers
Geography Practice test for prelims exam Civil Service India

1. Peripediment is also known as:
(a) Pediment
(b) Inselberg slope
(c) Alluvial fan
(d) Bahade
Ans. (d)

2. Asthenosphere is a part of:
(a) Crust
(b) Mantle
(c) Core
(d) None of these
Ans. (b)

3. Volcanoes that are characterised by explosive eruptions and the ejection of a wide range of pyroclasitc materials are known as:
(a) Strato-Volcanos
(b) Shield Volcanoes
(c) Composite-Volcanoes
(d) Lava Dome
Ans. (a)

4. The most suitable climate for physical weathering would be:
(a) Cold or dry
(b) Tropical humid
(c) Temperate humid
(d) Low evaporation areas
Ans. (a)

5. The term ‘Grade’, for a river tends to attain condition of equilibrium, was first introduced by:
(a) W.M. Davis
(b) Thomas 1avis
(c) G.K. Gibert
(d) W.Penk
Ans. (c)

6. Which among the following is not a condition supporting for the formation of deltas?
(a) Active vertical and lateral erosion in the upper course of the river
(b) The coast should be tideless
(c) The sea adjoining the delta should be shallow
(d) There should be large lake in the river course
Ans. (d)

7. Faulting is caused by:
(a) Tension
(c) Both a &b
(b) Compression
(d) None of these
Ans. (c)

8. Alpine mountain system is an example of:
(a) Block Mountain
(b) Structural Mountain
(c) Volcanic Mountain
(d) None of these
Ans. (b)

9. Among the following which climatic type is NOT an example of cool temperate climatic zone?
(a) China type
(b) Laurentian type
(c) Siberian type
(d) British type
Ans. (a)

10. Match the following:
List-I List-II
A. Mediterranean (i) Jaffa
evergreen forest
B. Evergreen (ii) Cypresses
coniferous trees
C. Mediterranean shrubs (iii) Garrigne
D. Orchard farming (iv) Giant sequoia
Codes:
A B C D
(a) i iii i iv
(b) ii i iii iv
(c) iv ii iii i
(d) iv iii ii i
Ans. (c)

11. Polar front theory is propounded by:
(a) Fitzroy
(b) Aircromby
(c) Shaw and Lamfort
(d) Berknese
Ans. (d)

12. Greenhouse effect is an outcome of:
(a) Albedo
(b) Earth’s radiation
(c) Solar radiation
(d) Insolation
Ans. (b)

13. Appleton layer is:
(a) Fl and F2 layers of the atmosphere
(b) E and El layers of the atmosphere
(c) Middle part of Exosphere
(d) Lower part of Exosphere
Ans. (a)

14. Among given processes which is the least effective, as far as the earth’s atmosphere’s
heating is concerned?
(a) Convection
(b) Conduction
(c) Radiation
(d) Advection
Ans. (b)

15. If temperature of a place decreases suddenly, its relative humidity will
(a) Increase
(b) Decrease
(c) First goes down then increase
(d) First goes up then decrease
Ans. (a)

16. Glacial control theory related to the origin of Coral reefs is propounded by:
(a) Charles Darwin
(b) Alton Darwin
(c) H.A Daly
(d) R.A. Daly
Ans. (d)

17. Most of the world’s greatest seaport including Southampton, London, Hamburg, Rotterdom, Hong Kong and Singapore are located on:
(a) Continental slope
(b) The deep-sea plain
(c) Continental shelf
(d) The over-sea plain
Ans. (c)
18. Among the following ocean currents which is not located in North Atlantic Ocean?
(a) Irminger current
(b) Canaries current
(c) Benguela current
(d) Cayenne current
Ans. (c)

19. Which Ocean does not hive any central ridge?
(a) Indian Ocean
(b) Pacific Ocean
(c) Atlantic Ocean
(d) None of these
Ans. (b)

20. Correct decreasing order of oceanic deposits according to their presence in Indian ocean:
(a) Globigerina, Red clay, Diatom, Radiolarian
(b) Globigerina, Red clay, Radiolarian, Diatom
(c) Red clay, Globigerina, Diatom, Radiolarian
(d) Red clay, Globigerina, Radiolarian, Diatom
Ans. (a)

21. The orchard lands are vegetation type of:
(a) Mediterranean climate
(b) Savanna climate
(c) Tropical climate
(d) Mountain climate
Ans. (a)

22. Eucalyptus Quebracho, Parana pine, Yarba mate, Wattle are vegetation type mainly found in:
(a) British climate
(b) China climate
(c) Equatorial climate
(d) Mediterranean climate
Ans. (b)

23. Which among the following does not fall under Laurentain type of vegetation region?
(a) Peking
(b) Seoul
(c) New York
(d) Tokyo
Ans. (d)

24. A hard, massive rocklike layer in the C horizons is known as:
(a) Calcrete
(b) Salic horizon
(c) Sesquioxide
(d) Sodiate
Ans. (a)

25. Which areas of India is known as one of most badly soil erosion area of the world?
(a) Chambal Region
(b) Thar Desert
(c) Silent Valley
(d) Himalayan Region
Ans. (d)

26. Montreal Protocol (1987) is associated with:
(a) Ozone depleting substances
(b) Green house gases
(c) Nuclear garbage
(d) Wildlife protection
Ans. (a)

27. ‘Ibos’ is ethnic group situated in:
(a) Northern Nigeria
(b) South-west Nigeria
(c) South-east Nigeria
(d) Western Nigeria
Ans. (b)

28. Among the following which does not fall under Caucasoid?
(a) Nordic
(b) Alpine.
(c) Mediterranean
(d) Melanesians
Ans. (d)

29. Which Indian tribe/tribes migrated from the Great Lake region to the southern part of USA?
(a) Dalwares
(b) Cherokees
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Ans. (a)

30. Volta river scheme is associated with:
(a) Ghana
(b) Togo
(c) Nigeria
(d) Ivory Coast
Ans. (a)

31. Azraq in Jordan and Agades in Niger are the towns having:
(a) Linear situation
(b) Frontier situations
(c) Central situation
(d) Coastal situation
Ans. (a)

32. Match the following
List-I List-II
A. Boll Weevil (i) USA’s cotton belt
B. Coffee blight (ii) Sri Lanka
C. Red poppy (iii) Temperate able land
D. Lalang grass (iv) Tropical region
Codes:
A B C D
(a) i ii iv iii
(b) i ii iii iv
(c) ii i iii iv
(d) ii i iv iii
Ans. (b)

33. For the newspaper purpose which tree is most suitable?
(a) Spruce
(b) Teak
(c) Fir
(d) Oak
Ans. (a)

34. Scranton, Carbondale, and Wike mining towns are located in the:
(a) Appalachian Bituminous field
(b) Interior Coal-fields
(c) Pennsylvania Anthracite field
(d) Pacific coal-fields
Ans. (c)

35. Correct order of copper production descending order:
(a) USA, Canada, Peru, Chile
(b) Chile, USA, Canada, Peru
(c) Peru, Chile, USA, Canada
(d) Chile, Canada USA, Peru
Ans. (c)

36. Match the following:
List- I List-II
A. Tungsten (i) Zambia
B. Cobalt (ii) China
C. Chromium (iii) Ukraine
D. Manganese (iv) South Africa

Codes:
A B C D
(a) i ii iii iv
(b) i iii iv iii
(c) ii i iii iv
(d) ii i iv iii
Ans. (d)

37. Lipzig is famous for:
(a) Optical instrument industry
(b) Procelain industry
(c) Textile industry
(d) Photography equipments industry
Ans. (a)

38. Wells and Canals links:
(a) Superior and Michigan
(b) Michigan and Huran
(c) Huran and Ontario
(d) Erie and Ontario
Ans. (d)

39. Part of the world that falls under very low population density is
(a) One-third
(b) Two-third
(c) Half
(d) Three-quarters
Ans. (b)

40. Which among the following is not a component of population change?
(a) Fertility
(b) Mortality
(c) Movement
(d) Density
Ans. (d)

41. Concept of ‘anyport’, related to generalized growth of a port is coined by:
(a) J.A. Bird
(b) Isaard
(c) D. Stamp
(d) F. Ratzel
Ans. (a)

42. Example of Behavioral location of industry is:
(a) Cotton Industry
(b) Sugar Industry
(c) Ice cream Industry
(d) Film Industry
Ans. (c)

43. Hobson and Gunnar Myrdal are associated with:
(a) Modernisation theory
(b) Post-modernisation theory
(c) Neo-classical theory
(d) Dependency theory
Ans. (d)

44. Club of Rome was established in:
(a) 1965
(b) 1968
(c) 1972
(d) 1975
Ans. (b)

45. Which among the following is not a landlocked country?
(a) Botswana
(b) Zimbabwe
(c) Swaziland
(d) None of these
Ans. (d)

46. Bauxite resources of Australia is concentrated around:
(a) Timor Sea
(b) Gulf of Carpentaria
(c) Spencer Gulf
(d) Encounter Bay
Ans. (b)

47. Paris is situated at
(a) Seine
(b) Loire
(c) Rhone
(d) Rhine
Ans. (a)

48. Anshang, Penki and Shantung are mining centres related to:
(a) Coal
(b) Copper
(c) Iron
(d) Bauxite
Ans. (c)

49. Inland sea separates:
(a) Honsu and Shikoku
(b) Shikoku and Kyushu
(c) Kyushu and Honsu
(d) Hokkaido and Honsu
Ans. (a)

50. Match the following:
List-I List-II
A. Vladivostok (i) Refinery
B. Irkutsk (ii) NEP
C. Samara (iii) Shipbuilding
D. Nikopal (iv) Manganese
(v) Wood Industry

Codes:
A B C D
(a) i ii iii iv
(b) i ii iii v
(c) iii ii i iv
(d) iii iv i ii
Ans. (c)

Geography MCQ Quiz India

Geography MCQ Quiz india
Multiple-Choice Geography Quiz
Multiple Choice Geo Quiz

1. ‘Horse Latitude’ is the term applied to the

(A) 0.5° N/S latitudes

(B) Polar circles

(C) 300 — 40°N/S latitudes

(D) 40° — 60° N/S latitudes

Ans: (C)

2. The name of the current in the Indian ocean is the—.

(A) Labrador Current

(B) Agulhas Current

(C) Curoshio Current

(D) Humbolt Current

Ans: (B)

3 Rice is the most important crop of which of the following regions?

(A) Equatorial

(B) Steppes

(C) Tropical monsoon

(D) Mediterranean

Ans: (C)

4. What is Baku famous for—

(A) Petroleum

(B) Iron Smelling

(C) Aircraft Industry

(D) Ship-building

Ans: (A)

5. Dancan pass is located between—.-

(A) South and Little Andaman

(B) North and South Andaman

(C) North and Middle Andaman

(D) Andaman and Nicobar Island

Ans: (A)

6. Eco-sounding is the techniques applie (D) to—

A Measure the depth of the sea

(B) Measure the amplitude of sound

(C) Wave recorded earthquake waves

(D) Record the density of air in the atmosphere

Ans: (A)

7. Which region in India has an internal type of drainage?

(A) Central Himalayas

(B) Tamil Nadu

(C) Chhota Nagpur

(D) Rajasthan

Ans: (D)

8. During the period of South-West monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains dry because—

(A) the wind do not reach this area

(B) there are no mountains in this area

(C) it lies in the rain-shadow area

(D) the temperature is too high to let the winds cool down

Ans: (C)

9. Which part of the country receives precipitation from the Bay of Bengal Branch of the monsoons as well as the Arabian Sea Branch?

(A) West Bengal

(B) The Punjab Plains

(C) Maharashtra

(D) The Bihar Plateau

Ans: (B)

10. What is the cause of ‘October heat’?

(A) high temperature associated with high humidity

(B) hot, dry weather

(C) very low velocity of winds

(D) low pressure systems over the Indo-Gangetic plain

Ans: (A)

11. India’s permanent research station Dakshin Gangotri is situated in the—

(A) Great Himalayas

(B) Indian Ocean

(C) Antarctica

(D) Arabian Sea

Ans: (C)

12. What is meant by reserved forest?

(A) a forest reserved exclusively for grazing

(B) a forest reserved for hunting

(C) a forest reserved for commercial exploitation with restrictions on grazing

(D) a forest reserved for the use of tribal people

Ans: (C)

13. From which river has the Indira Gandhi Canal has been taken out?

(A) Ravi

(B) Chambal

(C) Sutlej

(D) Beas

Ans: (C)

14. The Silent Valley project has been abandoned due to—

(A) Indifference of the state govt.

(B) It’s non feasibility from the economic point of view

(C) The danger of ecological imbalance in the region

(D) Inaccessibility of the area

Ans: (C)

15. Which iron and steel plant has been located without giving importance to availability of coal?

(A) TISCO, Jamshedpur

(B) VISL, Bhadravati

(C) HSL, Durgapur

(D) HSL, Bhilai

Ans: (B)