Practice MCQ Questions and answers on World Geography-GK

1

The major events of Pre-Cambrian era include

A) formation of crust, continents and oceans B) formation of crust, birth of oldest known rock, origin of life C) formation of present day atmosphere D) All of the above.

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

All of the above.

2

The meridian passing through London is called the

A) equator B) Tropic of Cancer C) Prime Meridian of 0° Meridian D) Tropic of Capricorn

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The meridian passing through London is called the prime meridian.

3

The most recent era of the geological time scale is

A) Mesozoic B) Cenozoic C) Triassic D) Paleocene

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The further subdivision of the eras into 12 "periods" is based on identifiable but less profound changes in life-forms. In the most recent era, the Cenozoic, there is a further subdivision of time into epochs.

4

The low heating capacity of which of the types of coal reduces its value as an industrial fuel?

A) Anthracite B) Bituminous coal C) Lignite D) Peat

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Peat has the lowest heating capacity.

5

The most important factor that is affecting all the chemical weathering processes is

A) vegetation B) topography C) climate D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The kinds of chemical processing include hydrolysis, solution, oxidation, reduction, hydration, and carbonation. The chemical weathering process is most affected by the climate, because climatic conditions control the rate of weathering.

6

The longest river in the Common wealth of independent states is the

A) Irtysh river B) Ob river C) Yenisei river D) Volga river

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The longest river in the Common wealth of independent states is the Volga river.

7

The monsoon climatic regions are

A) South-east Asia including Australia, Africa, America B) Europe and South America C) Asia, Africa and Antarctica D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

South-east Asia including Australia, Africa, America.

8

The main vegetation of the steppe type climatic regions is

A) evergreen forests B) evergreen deciduous forests C) large grasslands D) coniferous forests

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The main natural vegetation of the steppe type climatic region is Large Grassland.

9

The minerals of sulphide group are

A) Cinnabar B) Pyrite C) Galena D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

All of the above

10

The major crude oil markets are the

A) Middle East regions B) far east regions C) both (a) and (b) D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

both (a) and (b)