Top 1000+ Solved World Geography MCQ Questions Answer
Q. A narrow strip of land bordered on both sides by water, connecting two large bodies of land is known as : [IFS 1993]
a. an isthmus
b. a lagoon
c. a peninsula
d. a strait
Q. Although the equatorial regions have the highest annual average temperatures, thesalinity 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, 2 and 4
b. 1 and 3
c. 1, 3 and 4
d. 1 and 4
Q. Which of the following is called ‘Herring Pond’?
a. Atlantic Ocean
b. Black Sea
c. Dead Sea
d. Pacific Ocean
Q. Which one of the following conditions are not favourable for the growth of coral rects ?[IAS 2003]
a. Sediment free water
b. fresh water
c. Moderate saline water
d. Disturbed water and currents
Q. Which one of the following European countries borders Atlanic Ocean? [CDS 2000]
a. Portugal
b. Austria
c. Finland
d. Romania
Q. Why are major fishing areas of the world confined to the temperate zone? 1. Cold and warm currents meet, creating conditions favourable for plankton growth 2. The fish of these waters are highly palatable as human food 3. There is a ready mark, in the land masses of the zone 4. The existence of submarine plateaus help in growth of fish population
a. I, II and IV
b. II, III and IV
c. I, III and IV
d. I, II, III and IV
Q. The ideal conditions for coral growth are: 1. water temperature around 20°C 2. tropical waters (between 30°N and 30°S) 3. highly saline water 4. adequate oxygen
a. I, II and IV
b. I, III and IV
c. I, II and III
d. II, III and IV
Q. Which one of the following countries makes maximum use of the geothermal energy?[IAS 2004]
a. New Zealand
b. Japan
c. Iceland
d. Russia
Q. Which of the following connects the ocean floor level with the continental level ?
a. Continental slope
b. Continental shelf
c. Epicontinental sea
d. Sea shelf
Q. The longest inland waterways in the world is : [IAS 2004]
a. Mississippi river system
b. The Great Lakes
c. St. Lawrence
d. River Rhine