World and Physical Geography questions with answers

196 multiple-choice questions. Open any question for its answer and explanation.

Questions asked in State PSC and UPSC prelims, by topic. Each topic also has notes to read.

1. What is a constellation?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2019
2. Milky way, Sun, Andromeda GalaxyAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2018
3. Which one of the following hypothesis/theory explains the origin of the universe ?Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2019
4. Big Bang theory is related to:Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2007
5. Which one among the following stars is nearest to the earth?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2019
6. Formation of stars begin from the following two gases:Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2019
7. At 2 : 15 hours, the minute hand and hour hand of a clock from an angle ofAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2017
8. In the figure, if AB || CD || EF, PQ || RS, ∠RQD = 25° and ∠CQP = 60°, then what is the value of ∠QRS?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021
9. Match correctly the disasters with their corresponding characteristics : (a) Volcanic erup‐ 1. Violent wind tion 2. Submarine earthquake/ (b) Cyclone landslides (c) Tsunami 3. Desertification (d) Drought 4. MagmaAsked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2024
10. Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statement-II : The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?Asked in UPSC IAS 2023
11. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List-I List-IIAsked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2012
12. Which of the following is not come under self- recording type rain gauge?Asked in Local Self Government Dept. Exam 2022
13. The terminal colour bands in a rainbow areAsked in ASSISTANT PROSECUTION OFFICER (PRELIM.) EXAM. 2018
14. P. Koteshwaram put forth one of the modern theories on –Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr.II Comp. Exam 2016 2 2016
15. The fluid agents of landform developmentAsked in Government Polytechnic Exam 2012
16. Instructions : Decide whether the data given in statements I and II are sufficient or not to answer the given questions (Q. No. 194 – 195) : Mark the correct answer. What is the area of rectangle PQRS ? Statement – I: the breadth of rectangle is 18 cm Statement – II: The Length of Rectangle is not more than 20 cmAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2017
17. Which Greek philosopher coined the term "Geography" in the 3rd century B.C.E. ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2019
18. Naturalisation of humans meansAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024
19. What is the area of the rectangle whose length is twice its width and whose perimeter is equal to that of square whose area is 1 unit ?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2017
20. For a given circle, the angle of a sector is 60°. If the area of this sector is 132/7 cm², what is the radius of the circle?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2018
21. Simplify : $18 - \left[6 - \left\{4 - \frac{6} {11}\left(8 - \frac{2}{3}\right)\right\} + 12\right] $Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019
22. A square sheet of paper is converted into a cylinder by rolling it along its length. What is the ratio of the base radius of cylinder to the side of the square?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2022
23. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Caucasoids include the European people, the semitic people and Indo-Aryan people. 2. The Negroids live chiefly in Africa South of Sahara. 3. Mongoloids inhabit northern, eastern and south-eastern AsiaAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2022
24. The World's highest ground based telescopic observatory is located in:Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014
25. Who is the author of the book "The Unstable Earth" ?Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2016