Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs
Practice Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the Himalayas, Karakoram Range, Aravalli Range, Vindhya Range, Satpura Range, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and major mountain ranges of the world frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #181
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The Urals are a mountain range that separates which two continents?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Ural Mountains are traditionally considered the boundary between Europe and Asia, running north-south through Russia.
The Ural Mountains are traditionally considered the boundary between Europe and Asia, running north-south through Russia.
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Question #182
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The highest peak in the Urals is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mount Narodnaya at 1,895 meters (6,217 feet) is the highest peak in the Ural Mountains.
Mount Narodnaya at 1,895 meters (6,217 feet) is the highest peak in the Ural Mountains.
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Question #183
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The Atlas Mountains are located in which continent?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in North Africa, extending through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in North Africa, extending through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
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Question #184
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The highest peak in the Atlas Mountains is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mount Toubkal at 4,167 meters (13,671 feet) is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, located in Morocco.
Mount Toubkal at 4,167 meters (13,671 feet) is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, located in Morocco.
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Question #185
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The Himalayas contain how many peaks higher than 7,300 meters?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Himalayas have over 110 different peaks higher than 7,300 meters[reference:94][reference:95].
The Himalayas have over 110 different peaks higher than 7,300 meters[reference:94][reference:95].
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Question #186
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The Karakoram Range contains how many peaks higher than 7,500 meters?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Karakoram contains 18 summits higher than 7,500 meters (24,600 feet) in elevation[reference:96].
The Karakoram contains 18 summits higher than 7,500 meters (24,600 feet) in elevation[reference:96].
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Question #187
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The Hindu Kush mountain range is located primarily in which country?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Hindu Kush is a major mountain range in Afghanistan, extending into Pakistan and Tajikistan[reference:97].
The Hindu Kush is a major mountain range in Afghanistan, extending into Pakistan and Tajikistan[reference:97].
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Question #188
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The highest peak in the Hindu Kush is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Tirich Mir at 7,708 meters (25,289 feet) is the highest peak in the Hindu Kush[reference:98].
Tirich Mir at 7,708 meters (25,289 feet) is the highest peak in the Hindu Kush[reference:98].
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Question #189
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The Pamirs are known as the:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Pamirs are often referred to as the 'Roof of the World' due to their high elevation and location in Central Asia[reference:99].
The Pamirs are often referred to as the 'Roof of the World' due to their high elevation and location in Central Asia[reference:99].
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Question #190
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The Pamirs are located primarily in which country?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Pamirs are located primarily in Tajikistan, extending into Kyrgyzstan, China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan[reference:100].
The Pamirs are located primarily in Tajikistan, extending into Kyrgyzstan, China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan[reference:100].
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Question #191
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The highest peak in the Pamirs is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Kongur Tagh at 7,649 meters (25,095 feet) is the highest peak in the Pamirs[reference:101].
Kongur Tagh at 7,649 meters (25,095 feet) is the highest peak in the Pamirs[reference:101].
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Question #192
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The highest peak in the Tian Shan is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Jengish Chokusu (Victory Peak) at 7,439 meters (24,406 feet) is the highest peak in the Tian Shan[reference:103].
Jengish Chokusu (Victory Peak) at 7,439 meters (24,406 feet) is the highest peak in the Tian Shan[reference:103].
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Question #193
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The highest peak in the Kunlun Mountains is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Liushi Shan at 7,167 meters (23,514 feet) is the highest peak in the Kunlun Mountains[reference:105].
Liushi Shan at 7,167 meters (23,514 feet) is the highest peak in the Kunlun Mountains[reference:105].
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Question #194
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The Hengduan Mountains are located in which region?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Hengduan Mountains are located in southwest China and Myanmar[reference:106].
The Hengduan Mountains are located in southwest China and Myanmar[reference:106].
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Question #195
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The highest peak in the Hengduan Mountains is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mount Gongga at 7,556 meters (24,790 feet) is the highest peak in the Hengduan Mountains[reference:107].
Mount Gongga at 7,556 meters (24,790 feet) is the highest peak in the Hengduan Mountains[reference:107].
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Question #196
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The Appalachian Mountains are located in which continent?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Appalachian Mountains are a major mountain range in eastern North America[reference:108].
The Appalachian Mountains are a major mountain range in eastern North America[reference:108].
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Question #197
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The highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mount Mitchell at 2,037 meters (6,684 feet) is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains, located in North Carolina.
Mount Mitchell at 2,037 meters (6,684 feet) is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains, located in North Carolina.
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Question #198
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The Andes were formed by the subduction of which tectonic plate?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Andes were formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate along the western coast of South America.
The Andes were formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate along the western coast of South America.
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Question #199
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The Rocky Mountains were formed by which tectonic process?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Rocky Mountains were formed by the collision of the North American Plate with the Pacific Plate, involving both subduction and continental collision.
The Rocky Mountains were formed by the collision of the North American Plate with the Pacific Plate, involving both subduction and continental collision.
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Question #200
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The Alps were formed by the collision of which tectonic plates?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Alps were formed by the collision of the African Plate with the Eurasian Plate, which began about 50 million years ago.
The Alps were formed by the collision of the African Plate with the Eurasian Plate, which began about 50 million years ago.
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