SSC GD Static GK Part 1 - World & Physical Geography

World & Physical Geography

1. Which of the following countries is geographically located in America but is politically a part of Europe?
  • A) Iceland
  • B) Greenland
  • C) United Kingdom
  • D) Ireland
B) Greenland
2. Which is the deepest lake in the world?
  • A) Titicaca
  • B) Victoria
  • C) Baikal
  • D) Dead Sea
C) Baikal
3. Where is the Taylor Valley located?
  • A) Australia
  • B) Antarctica
  • C) Canada
  • D) United States of America
A) Australia
4. Which is the largest desert in South Asia?
  • A) Atacama
  • B) Thar
  • C) Kalahari
  • D) Gobi
B) Thar
5. Which is the largest desert in the world?
  • A) Sahara
  • B) Gobi
  • C) Thar
  • D) Kalahari
A) Sahara
6. Where is the Great Basin (Brihad Basin) located?
  • A) USA
  • B) China
  • C) Australia
  • D) South Africa
C) Australia
7. The Black Forest mountain is located in:
  • A) France
  • B) Germany
  • C) Ukraine
  • D) Russia
B) Germany
8. In which country is the Great Artesian Basin located?
  • A) USA
  • B) Australia
  • C) Canada
  • D) Russia
B) Australia
9. Where is the "Valley of the Kings" located?
  • A) Egypt / South India Context
  • B) Australia
  • C) USA
  • D) Uttarakhand
A) Egypt / South India Context
10. Isogonic lines are lines of equal:
  • A) Atmospheric pressure
  • B) Temperature
  • C) Salinity
  • D) Magnetic declination
D) Magnetic declination
11. Terra Rossa typically develops in areas characterized by:
  • A) Limestone
  • B) Granite
  • C) Basalt
  • D) Sandstone
A) Limestone
12. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding sedimentary rocks?
  • A) They are formed from pre-existing rock fragments
  • B) They cannot be formed or deposited in water
  • C) They contain fossils
  • D) They are stratified
B) They cannot be formed or deposited in water
13. Tin is obtained from placer deposits mostly in:
  • A) Sedimentary rocks
  • B) Igneous rocks
  • C) Metamorphic rocks
  • D) Alluvial deposits
C) Metamorphic rocks
14. The age of the oldest rock groups is determined by which method?
  • A) Carbon dating
  • B) Potassium-Argon method
  • C) Uranium-Lead method
  • D) Rubidium-Strontium method
B) Potassium-Argon method
15. Blind valleys (Anndhi Ghaatiyan) are found in:
  • A) Karst topography
  • B) Glaciated regions
  • C) Arid regions
  • D) River valleys
A) Karst topography
16. Which of the following statements is TRUE for igneous rocks?
  • A) They contain fossils
  • B) They are crystalline as well as non-crystalline
  • C) They are stratified
  • D) They are formed in water
B) They are crystalline as well as non-crystalline
17. Where is the longest mountain range in the world located?
  • A) Asia (Himalayas)
  • B) South America (Andes)
  • C) North America (Rockies)
  • D) Europe (Alps)
B) South America (Andes)
18. Grand Canyon is a:
  • A) Gorge (Khadd)
  • B) Big cannon
  • C) River name
  • D) Old weapon
A) Gorge (Khadd)
19. Mount Etna is located in:
  • A) Italy (Sicily)
  • B) Greece
  • C) Spain
  • D) France
A) Italy (Sicily)
20. Kilimanjaro is a:
  • A) Volcano
  • B) Island
  • C) Peak
  • D) Plateau
A) Volcano

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