Physical Geography MCQs
Practice Physical Geography MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the Earth's structure, landforms, rocks, volcanoes, earthquakes, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, weather, climate and important physical geography concepts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #381
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Which is the largest freshwater island in the world?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Manitoulin Island in Canada is the world's largest freshwater island.
Manitoulin Island in Canada is the world's largest freshwater island.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #382
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The world's highest waterfall is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall.
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #383
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Which strait separates Europe and Africa?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea and separates Europe from Africa.
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea and separates Europe from Africa.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #384
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The world's largest archipelago is:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Indonesia is the largest archipelago nation, consisting of more than 17,000 islands.
Indonesia is the largest archipelago nation, consisting of more than 17,000 islands.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #385
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The largest inland water body on Earth is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland water body in the world.
The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland water body in the world.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #386
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Which plateau is richest in mineral resources in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Chota Nagpur Plateau is known as the mineral storehouse of India due to its rich deposits.
The Chota Nagpur Plateau is known as the mineral storehouse of India due to its rich deposits.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #387
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Which ocean current moderates the climate of Western Europe?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The North Atlantic Drift, an extension of the Gulf Stream, keeps Western Europe warmer than expected.
The North Atlantic Drift, an extension of the Gulf Stream, keeps Western Europe warmer than expected.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #388
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The largest canyon in the world is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon in Tibet is considered the deepest and one of the largest canyons in the world.
The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon in Tibet is considered the deepest and one of the largest canyons in the world.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #389
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Which is the driest continent on Earth?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Antarctica is classified as a polar desert and receives very little precipitation annually.
Antarctica is classified as a polar desert and receives very little precipitation annually.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #390
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The 'Horse Latitudes' are located around:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Horse Latitudes are subtropical high-pressure belts located near 30° N and 30° S latitudes.
Horse Latitudes are subtropical high-pressure belts located near 30° N and 30° S latitudes.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #391
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Which physical process is responsible for the formation of stalactites and stalagmites?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Stalactites and stalagmites form in limestone caves through the deposition of dissolved calcium carbonate.
Stalactites and stalagmites form in limestone caves through the deposition of dissolved calcium carbonate.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #392
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Which part of the Earth's mantle is semi-molten and allows tectonic plates to move?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The asthenosphere is a semi-molten, plastic layer beneath the lithosphere. Tectonic plates float and move over this layer.
The asthenosphere is a semi-molten, plastic layer beneath the lithosphere. Tectonic plates float and move over this layer.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #393
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The Conrad Discontinuity separates:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Conrad Discontinuity is a boundary between the upper and lower continental crust.
The Conrad Discontinuity is a boundary between the upper and lower continental crust.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #394
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Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs scale?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Diamond has a hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, making it the hardest naturally occurring mineral.
Diamond has a hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, making it the hardest naturally occurring mineral.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #395
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The Mohs scale is used to measure:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Mohs scale ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another.
The Mohs scale ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #396
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Which rock is most likely to contain fossils?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Fossils are generally preserved in sedimentary rocks because they form from deposited sediments.
Fossils are generally preserved in sedimentary rocks because they form from deposited sediments.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #397
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The transformation of sediment into sedimentary rock is called:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lithification is the process of compaction and cementation that converts sediments into sedimentary rocks.
Lithification is the process of compaction and cementation that converts sediments into sedimentary rocks.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #398
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Which landform is formed by glacial deposition?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Moraines are accumulations of rocks and sediments deposited by glaciers.
Moraines are accumulations of rocks and sediments deposited by glaciers.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #399
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A drumlin is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Drumlins are streamlined hills formed by glacial deposition beneath moving ice.
Drumlins are streamlined hills formed by glacial deposition beneath moving ice.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
Question #400
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The term 'peneplain' refers to:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A peneplain is a nearly flat land surface formed after prolonged erosion.
A peneplain is a nearly flat land surface formed after prolonged erosion.
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Geography GK
Physical Geography
