World Geography Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Quiz for State and UPSC Civil Services Examinations. Objective Questions on Physical Geography and World Geography for competitive examinations.
41.Which among the following are components of Population Change?
- Birth
- Death
- Skills
- Migration
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Births, deaths, and migration are the three components of population change.
The Crude Birth Rate (CBR) is expressed as number of live births in a year per thousand of the population.
Crude Death Rate (CDR) is expressed in terms of deaths in a particular year per thousand of population in a particular region.
When people move from one place to another, the place they ‘move from’ is called the Place of Origin and the place they ‘move to’ is known as the Place of Destination.
42.Which among the following statements is/are correct about consequences of Population?
- A large proportion of the population in the developing and less developed countries is dependent upon the primary sectors of economy.
- Most of the developing countries with a large population and a high growth rate have a high dependency ratio.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Most of the developing countries with a large population and a high growth rate have a high dependency ratio. The
population pyramids of such countries have a very broad base indicating a very large proportion of children. A large proportion of the population in the developing and less developed countries is dependent upon the primary sectors of economy (mainly agriculture) and the share of secondary and tertiary sectors in employment generation is relatively lower.
43.Which among the following pairs of types of fishing and the varieties is/are correctly matched?
- Inland Fishery – Sardines, mackerel, hilsa, tuna, Pomfret, mussels, prawns, oysters, etc
- Marine Fishery – Rohu, Catla, Grass Carp, Common Carp, etc.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 & 2]
Notes:
Fishery is divided into:
Inland Fishery – fishing is done in freshwater bodies, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and tanks. Common varieties reared are Rohu, Catla, Grass Carp, Common Carp, etc.
Marine Fishery – done in marine waters- the sea and the ocean. Sardines, mackerel, hilsa, tuna, Pomfret, mussels, prawns, oysters, etc. are some common types.
44.From which among the following trees is Chicle obtained which is used for making chewing gums?
[A] Quebracho tree
[B] Cinchona tree
[C] Zapote tree
[D] Toquilla tree
Correct Answer: C [Zapote tree ]
Notes:
Gums and resins form one group of plant products obtained from forests. Chicle is used for making chewing gums and it is a product obtained from the sap of the zapote tree growing in the tropical rainforests from southern Mexico and British Honduras to Brazil.
45.Which among the following species of timber has a large oil content, making it more durable?
[A] Mahogany
[B] Teak
[C] Cedar
[D] Ebony
Correct Answer: B [Teak]
Notes:
Teak is an important tropical hardwood. Teakwood has a large oil content making it more durable. The oil acts as a natural preservative in humid environments. Teakwood finds application in construction activity.
46.What are cowboys of the grasslands of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay called?
[A] Lahars
[B] Gauchos
[C] Caballeros
[D] Campos
Correct Answer: B [Gauchos]
Notes:
Ranching is the practice of raising herds of animals on large tracts of land. Ranchers commonly raise grazing animals such as cattle and sheep.
Gauchos – They are cowboys of the grasslands of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
47.What are tropical grasslands generally known as?
[A] Pustaz
[B] Savannah
[C] Pampas
[D] Downs
Correct Answer: B [Savannah ]
Notes:
The nature of grass cover varies from one major area of livestock ranching to the other. Tropical grasslands generally called savannas form the dominant type of vegetation cover in the dry low latitudes.
48.Where did the practice of Sericulture originate?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] West Asia
[D] Russia
Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
Sericulture refers to the rearing of silk worms and obtaining silk from them. Sericulture originated in China and the Chinese kept the processes of obtaining silk a secret for about three thousand years.
49.Which region contains the largest amount of copper reserves in the world?
[A] Chuquicamata
[B] Norilsk
[C] Katanga
[D] Quebec
Correct Answer: A [Chuquicamata ]
Notes:
In South America the copper bearing areas extend from northern Peru to central Chile.
Chile is by far the most important producer of copper in this continent. The largest deposits in Chile are found in Chuquicamata district. This region perhaps contains the largest amount of reserve in the world.
50.Which among the following are called the lifelines of an economy?
[A] Banking and Payment systems
[B] Banking and transportation systems
[C] Means of transport and communication systems
[D] Minerals and Banking system
Correct Answer: C [Means of transport and communication systems]
Notes:
The transport, communications and services sector plays an important role in the economic development today in spite of the fact that this sector does not produce any goods. Means of transport and communication are today called lifelines of an economy
