Geography MCQ Questions with answers

The Himalayas are the youngest mountain range in the world.

They were formed about 50 million years ago due to the collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate.

The Himalayas are still growing and rising due to ongoing tectonic activity.

This range includes the highest peaks in the world, such as Mount Everest (8,848.86 m).


Other Options Explained:

(B) Alps – Formed about 30-40 million years ago, older than the Himalayas.

(C) Andes – The longest continental mountain range, formed around 65 million years ago.

(D) Rockies – Formed about 70-80 million years ago, older than the Himalayas.


Thus, the correct answer is (A) Himalayas.

Berlin, the capital of Germany, is situated on the Spree River.

The Spree River flows through eastern Germany and joins the Havel River in Berlin.

Many famous landmarks, such as the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral, and Museum Island, are located along the Spree River.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Potomac – Flows through the eastern United States, passing through Washington, D.C.

(B) Irrawaddy – The main river of Myanmar (Burma).

(C) Rhine – One of the major rivers in Europe, flowing through Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands, but not through Berlin.


Thus, the correct answer is (D) Spree.

The height of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, was traditionally measured at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet).

However, according to the latest measurements by China and Nepal in 2020, the official height is 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).

Mount Everest is part of the Himalayas and lies on the Nepal-Tibet (China) border.


Other Options Explained:

(A) 7040 Mtr, (B) 4488 Mtr, and (D) 6648 Mtr – These heights are incorrect and belong to much smaller mountains.


Thus, the correct answer is (C) 8848 Mtr.

River Kaveri is one of the major rivers in South India, flowing through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Its main tributaries include:

Bhavani

Amravati

Kabini

Hemavati, Noyyal, and Arkavathi


Vaigai River, on the other hand, is not a tributary of Kaveri.

It flows separately through Tamil Nadu, mainly in Madurai and other southern districts.

It originates from the Varusanadu Hills in the Western Ghats.



Other Options Explained:

(A) Bhavani – A major tributary of the Kaveri, joining it near Erode.

(B) Amravati – Another important tributary, flowing from Tamil Nadu.

(C) Kabini – A significant tributary of the Kaveri, originating in Kerala.


Thus, the correct answer is (D) Vaigai.

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System. It is a gas giant with a mass more than two and a half times that of all the other planets in the Solar System combined, but slightly less than one-thousandth the mass of the Sun.

Australia is the smallest continent in the world, covering an area of about 8.56 million square kilometers.

It is the only continent that is also a country.


Other Options Explained:

(A) South America – 4th largest continent.

(B) Antarctica – 5th largest continent.

(C) Europe – 2nd smallest, but larger than Australia.


Thus, the correct answer is (D) Australia.

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, covering just 0.49 square kilometers.

It is an independent city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy, and serves as the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Japan – A large island nation in Asia.

(B) Sri Lanka – A small island country, but much larger than Vatican City.

(D) Israel – A small country in the Middle East, but still larger than Vatican City.


Thus, the correct answer is (C) Vatican City.

Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam, India.

It is famous for being home to the largest population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.

The park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its diverse wildlife, including tigers, elephants, and various bird species.


Thus, the correct answer is (C) Assam.

The Ganga (Ganges) River is the longest river in India, with a total length of 2,525 km.

It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flows through multiple states before merging into the Bay of Bengal.


Other Options Explained:

(B) Yamuna – A major tributary of the Ganga, but shorter (1,376 km).

(C) Brahmaputra – Longer than the Ganga overall, but only about 916 km of it flows in India.

(D) Saryu – A smaller river compared to the others.


Thus, the correct answer is (A) Ganga.

Chilika Lake is actually located in Odisha, not Andhra Pradesh. It is India’s largest coastal lagoon and a famous wintering ground for migratory birds.


Other Options (Correctly Matched):

(A) Lonar – Maharashtra → A crater lake formed by a meteorite impact.

(C) Loktak – Manipur → Famous for its floating islands (Phumdis).

(D) Roopkund – Uttarakhand → Also called "Skeleton Lake", known for ancient human remains found at its bottom.


Thus, the incorrectly matched pair is (B) Chilika – Andhra Pradesh.