Chapter 10 Topic A General Introduction And Physical Environment Of South America Multiple Choice Questions Choose The Correct Option
Question 1. The shape of South America resembles a-
- Quadrilateral
- Circle
- Triangle
- Dot
Answer: 3. Triangle
Question 2. In terms of area, South America is the world-
- Third largest continent
- Second largest continent
- Fourth largest continent
- Fifth largest continent
Answer: 3. Fourth largest continent
Question 3. One of the important imaginary lines that pass through South America is-
- Tropic of Cancer
- Equator
- Prime Meridian
- None of these
Answer: 2. Equator
Question 4. In terms of area, the largest country in South America is-
- Chile
- Brazil
- Ecuador
- Peru
Answer: 2. Brazil
WBBSE Class 8 South America MCQs
Question 5. Aconcagua is the-
- Highest mountain peak in the Andes
- Highest mountain peak in the Alps
- Highest mountain peak in the Himalayas
- Highest mountain peak in the Rockies
Answer: 1. Highest mountain peak in the Andes
Question 6. In terms of population, South America ranks-
- First
- Third
- Fourth
- Fifth
Answer: 4. Fifth
Question 7. Longitudinally, South America is located in the-
- Eastern Hemisphere
- Southern Hemisphere
- Western Hemisphere
- Northern Hemisphere
Answer: 3. Western Hemisphere
Question 8. Andes is an-
- Young Fold Mountain Range
- Old Fold Mountain Range
- Volcanic Mountain
- Block Mountain
Answer: 1. Young Fold Mountain Range
Question 9. ‘Land of Eternal Spring’ is a term used for-
- Lima
- Bogota
- Quito
- Brasilia
Answer: 3. Quito
Question 10. The world’s highest navigable lake is-
- Lake Ladoga
- Pangong Lake
- Lake Baikal
- Lake Titicaca
Answer: 4. Lake Titicaca
Class 8 Geography Chapter 10 Multiple Choice Questions
Question 11. The Spanish language originates from-
- Sanskrit
- English
- Latin
- Hebrew
Answer: 3. Latin
Question 12. To the south of South America lies the-
- Palk Strait
- Drake Passage
- Magellan Strait
- Strait of Otranto
Answer: 3. Magellan Strait
Question 13. Which of the following places in South America has the highest atmospheric humidity?
- Patagonia
- Pampas grassland
- Amazon rainforest
- Atacama
Answer: 3. Amazon rainforest
Question 14. The current that flows across the south-west coast of South America is the-
- Warm brazil current
- Cold humboldt current
- Warm gulf stream current
- Cold california current
Answer: 2. Cold humboldt current
Question 15. The Equator passes through-
- Chile
- Argentina
- Ecuador
- Venezuela
Answer: 3. Ecuador
Question 16. An important tributary of the Amazon that comes from the eastern and central parts of the plateau area is the-
- Japura
- Jurua
- Xingu
- Branco
Answer: 3. Xingu
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Question 17. Pico da Bandeira, the highest mountain peak along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, is in-
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Guiana
- Patagonian highlands
Answer: 1. Brazil
Question 18. The Orinoco River originates from-
- Mishawum Lake
- Parima Mountain in Guiana Highlands
- Pico da Bandeira
- Plateau of Mato Grasso
Answer: 2. Parima Mountain in Guiana Highlands
Question 19. River La Plata has formed as a result of the convergence of the rivers-
- Parana and Paraguay
- Paraguay and Uruguay
- Parana, Paraguay and Uruguay
- Parana and the Rio Grande
Answer: 3. Parana, Paraguay and Uruguay
Question 20. The longest tributary of the Amazon is-
- Purus
- Madeira
- Jurua
- Negro
Answer: 2. Madeira
Question 21. The Peru Current flows through South America from the-
- East
- West
- North
- South
Answer: 2. West
Question 22. The desert located in Chile is the-
- Atacama
- Patagonia
- Sonoran
- Sahara
Answer: 3. Atacama
Question 23. The Amazon river flows from-
- East To West
- North To South
- West To East
- South To North
Answer: 3. West To East
MCQs on South America for Class 8 Geography
Question 24. The combined flow of the Parana and Paraguay rivers is known as-
- La Plata
- Uruguay
- Parana
- Rio de La Plata
Answer: 3. Parana
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Question 25. A north-flowing river in South America is-
- Amazon
- Paraguay
- Parana
- Sao Francisco
Answer: 4. Sao Francisco
Question 26. The capital of Peru is-
- Lima
- Santiago
- Lapaz
- Quito
Answer: 1. Lima
Question 27. The world’s largest coffee-producing country is-
- Columbia
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Peru
Answer: 3. Brazil
Question 28. The Mediterranean type of climate is seen in-
- Central brazil
- Southern chile
- Central chile
- Peru
Answer: 3. Central Chile
Question 29. The temperate grasslands in South America is known as-
- Pampas
- Llanos
- Campos
- Gran Chaco
Answer: 1. Pampas
Question 30. The tropical grasslands in the Orinoco River basin is known as-
- Pampas
- Llanos
- Campos
- Gran Chaco
Answer: 2. Llanos
WBBSE Class 8 Multiple Choice Questions on Geography
Question 31. Most of South America is in the-
- Torrid Zone
- Grigid Zone
- Dub-Tropical Zone
- Dub-Polar Zone
Answer: 1. Torrid Zone
Question 32. The capital of Uruguay is-
- Quito
- Buenos Aires
- Montevideo
- Caracas
Answer: 3. Montevideo
Question 33. The Savanna grasslands in Brazil are called–
- Llanos
- Pampas
- Campos
- Gran Chaco
Answer: 3. Campos
Question 34. A hot desert in South America is the-
- Atacama
- Patagonia
- Sahara
- Thar
Answer: 1. Atacama