world physical geography section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?

a) Nicobar and Sumatra

b) Andaman and Nicobar

c) Sumatra and Java

d) Maldives and Lakshadweep

Question : 2

The three leading coal producers of the world are:

a) England, France, Australia

b) USA, Russia, Germany

c) Germany, India, South Africa

d) France, Poland, Japan

Question : 3

The Victoria Falls in Africa is located on which river?

a) Orange

b) Zaire

c) Niger

d) Zambezi

Question : 4

Match column I with column II and select the correct answer using the code given below the columns:

a) A-(iii); B-(ii); C-(i); D-(iv)

b) A-(i); B-(ii); C-(iii); D-(iv)

c) A-(ii); B-(iv); C-(i); D-(iii)

d) A-(iii); B-(iv); C-(ii); D-(i)

Question : 5

Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?

a) Mt. Erebus

b) Mt. Blanc

c) Mt. Cook

d) Mt. Elbrus

Question : 6

The temperate grasslands of North America are known as

a) Downs

b) Pampas

c) Prairies

d) Steppes