Miscellaneous (World Geography) Part-2

Total Questions: 50

1. Consider the following countries: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

1. Armenia

2. Azerbaijan

3. Croatia

4. Romania

5. Uzbekistan

Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turki States?

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 5
Solution:The Organization of Turkic States was established in the year 2009 as an intergovernmental organization. Its purpose is to promote wider cooperation among the Ottoman states.

Its four founding members are Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkiye. It may be noted that in october, 2019 during the seventh conference of the organization in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan joined as a full member. Thus option (c) is correct.

2. Where is 'The leaning tower of Pisa' located? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (a) Italy
Solution:The leaning tower of Pisa is a campanile or free standing Bell Tower. It is worldwide known for its unintended tilt. It is situated in Pisa, Italy, behind Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in Pisa's Cathedral Square after Cathedral and Pisa Baptistry.

3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

List-IList-II
1. Pole starA. Gravitation
2. EarthB. Sound
3. GreenlandC. Arctic ocean
4. ExplosionD. North

Code:

1234
(a)DCAB
(b)DABC
(c)DBCA
(d)DACB
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:A pole star is a visible star aligned with Earth's axis of rotation i.e., a star whose apparent position is close to one of the celestial poles. It lies directly the overhead North Pole.

Gravitation is a natural phenomenon by which all things with the mass are brought towards one another and Earth has gravitational force. Greenland- is located between the Arctic and the Atlantic Ocean, Sound is generated by Explosion.

4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [I.A.S. (Pre), 2009]

Geographic FeatureCountry
A. Great Victoria Desert1. Australia
B. Grand Canyon2. Canada
C. Lake Winnipeg3. New Zealand
D. Southern Alps4. U.S.A.

Codes:

ABCD
(a)1243
(b)1423
(c)3241
(d)3421
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:
Geographical FeatureCountry
Great Victoria DesertAustralia
Grand CanyonU.S.A.
Lake WinnipegCanada
Southern AlpsNew Zealand

5. Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

List-IList-II
A. Golden Triangle1. Myanmar
B. Bermuda Triangle2. Opium producing area of South East               Asia
C. Rice Bowl of Far East3. China
D. Red Basin4. North Atlantic Ocean

Codes:

ABCD
(a)3241
(b)2413
(c)4321
(d)1432
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The correctly matched pairs are as follows:
Geographical FeatureDescription
Golden TriangleOpium producing area of South East Asia
Bermuda TriangleNorth Atlantic Ocean
Rice Bowl of Far EastMyanmar
Red BasinChina

6. The area which is the 'storehouse of minerals' in South America is: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Patagonia Plateau
Solution:Patagonia Plateau is called as the storehouse of minerals, in South America. Patagonia refers to a geographical region that encompasses the southern end of South America, governed by Argentina and Chile.

It is a Piedmont plateau (Arid Landforms) lying in southern part of Argentina. It is a rain shadow desert plateau. It is an important region for sheep rearing.

7. Which is known as 'Roof of the World'? [44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (c) Pamir
Solution:The Pamir Plateau or the "Pamir" is called the roof of the world because of its high altitude. The southern border of Central Asia is determined by Pamir Plateau. It is a convergence of many mountains.

The Pamir Plateau is situated in the heart of Central Asia, primarily within Tajikistan, but also extending into parts of Afghanistan, China, and Kyrgyzstan. The Pamir Plateau is known as the "Roof of the World" due to its exceptionally high altitude, with an average elevation of around 4,000 meters (13,123 feet).

The Pamir Plateau is a major mountain convergence zone, where several major mountain ranges meet, forming what is known as the Pamir Knot. The Pamir Plateau was formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which led to the uplift of the Himalayas and other mountain ranges.

The Pamir Plateau has a harsh, arid, and continental climate, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Despite the harsh climate, the Pamir Plateau supports a variety of alpine desert and tundra vegetation. The rugged terrain and extreme altitude make the Pamir Plateau one of the most inaccessible regions on Earth.

8. Telegraphic Plateau is a part of : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (a) North Atlantic Ridge
Solution:Telegraphic Plateau is a part of North Atlantic Ridge. It is between New Found land to Ireland. The "Telegraph Plateau" name originated from the mid-19th century, when it was believed to be a relatively flat and shallow region in the North Atlantic, which was important for laying telegraph cables.

It consists of oceanic crust and a part of the Reykjanes Ridge, which is the northern branch of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the plateau crosses from the Eurasian plate to the North American plate.

9. Out of the following which combination is incorrect? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (a) Telegraph Plateau - Indian Ocean
Solution:Telegraph Platean lies in the Atlantic ocean.

The correct matching is as follows:

List-IList-II
Telegraph PlateauAtlantic Ocean
Cocoa RidgePacific Ocean
Walvis RidgeAtlantic Ocean
Agulhas BasinIndian Ocean

It is important to mention here that the telegraphic plateau is considered a hydrographic myth.

10. The average elevation of Tibetan Plateau above sea level is [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013, I.A.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (d) 5 Km
Solution:Tibetan Plateau is also known as Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Its total area is about 2.5 million square kilometers and an average elevation is more than 4500 meter. Thus, the closest answer is option (d).

The formation of the Tibetan Plateau is tied to Himalayan orogeny. The northward-moving Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate. The movement resulted in strong uplift of the then southern edge of the Asian continental mass, which led to the uplift of the Tibetan plateau.

The rise occurred during the first 10 million years after the tectonic collision between Asia and India began 45 million years ago. Still growing, the Tibetan Plateau's spread has slowed to an annual growth rate of 7 cm wider per year.