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 #261
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The highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mount Elbrus at 5,642 meters is the highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains and also the highest in Europe.
Mount Elbrus at 5,642 meters is the highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains and also the highest in Europe.
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Mountains and Mountain Ranges
Question #262
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The highest peak in the Zagros Mountains is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mount Zard-Kuh at 4,548 meters is the highest peak in the Zagros Mountains.
Mount Zard-Kuh at 4,548 meters is the highest peak in the Zagros Mountains.
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Question #263
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The Altai Mountains are located in which region?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Altai Mountains are located in Central Asia, stretching through Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan[reference:165].
The Altai Mountains are located in Central Asia, stretching through Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan[reference:165].
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Question #264
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The highest peak in the Altai Mountains is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Belukha Mountain at 4,506 meters is the highest peak in the Altai Mountains.
Belukha Mountain at 4,506 meters is the highest peak in the Altai Mountains.
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Question #265
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The Great Dividing Range is located in which part of Australia?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Great Dividing Range is located in eastern Australia, running parallel to the eastern coast.
The Great Dividing Range is located in eastern Australia, running parallel to the eastern coast.
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Question #266
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The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world. What is their approximate length?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Andes are about 7,000 km (4,300 miles) long[reference:166].
The Andes are about 7,000 km (4,300 miles) long[reference:166].
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Question #267
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The Himalayas are approximately how many kilometers long?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Himalayas are approximately 2,400 km (1,500 miles) long, stretching from Pakistan to Bhutan.
The Himalayas are approximately 2,400 km (1,500 miles) long, stretching from Pakistan to Bhutan.
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Question #268
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Which mountain range is known as the 'Backbone of England'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Pennines are often called the 'Backbone of England' because they form a continuous ridge running through the north of England.
The Pennines are often called the 'Backbone of England' because they form a continuous ridge running through the north of England.
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Question #269
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The Grampian Mountains are located in which country?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Grampian Mountains are a major mountain range in Scotland.
The Grampian Mountains are a major mountain range in Scotland.
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Question #270
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The highest peak in the Grampian Mountains is:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Ben Nevis at 1,345 meters is the highest peak in the Grampian Mountains and the highest in the British Isles.
Ben Nevis at 1,345 meters is the highest peak in the Grampian Mountains and the highest in the British Isles.
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Question #271
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The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range located in which country?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
There are Sierra Nevada mountain ranges in the United States (California), Spain (Andalusia), and Mexico.
There are Sierra Nevada mountain ranges in the United States (California), Spain (Andalusia), and Mexico.
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Question #272
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The highest peak in the Sierra Nevada (USA) is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mount Whitney at 4,421 meters is the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada range in California.
Mount Whitney at 4,421 meters is the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada range in California.
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Question #273
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The Cascade Range is located in which part of North America?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Cascade Range is located in the western part of North America, extending from British Columbia to California.
The Cascade Range is located in the western part of North America, extending from British Columbia to California.
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Question #274
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The highest peak in the Cascade Range is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mount Rainier at 4,392 meters is the highest peak in the Cascade Range.
Mount Rainier at 4,392 meters is the highest peak in the Cascade Range.
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Question #275
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The Ural Mountains are known for being rich in which natural resources?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Ural Mountains are known for their rich deposits of minerals and ores, including iron, copper, gold, and precious stones.
The Ural Mountains are known for their rich deposits of minerals and ores, including iron, copper, gold, and precious stones.
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Question #276
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The Aravalli Range is known for which mineral resources?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is known for its deposits of copper and zinc, as well as other minerals.
The Aravalli Range is known for its deposits of copper and zinc, as well as other minerals.
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Question #277
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The Western Ghats are known for which type of forests?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Western Ghats are known for their tropical rainforests, which are rich in biodiversity and endemism[reference:167].
The Western Ghats are known for their tropical rainforests, which are rich in biodiversity and endemism[reference:167].
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Question #278
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The Eastern Ghats are known for which type of forests?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats are characterized by tropical dry forests and deciduous forests, due to the lower rainfall compared to the Western Ghats.
The Eastern Ghats are characterized by tropical dry forests and deciduous forests, due to the lower rainfall compared to the Western Ghats.
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Question #279
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Which of the following is NOT a mountain range in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Atlas Mountains are located in North Africa, not in India. The Aravalli, Vindhya, and Satpura are all mountain ranges in India.
The Atlas Mountains are located in North Africa, not in India. The Aravalli, Vindhya, and Satpura are all mountain ranges in India.
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Question #280
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Which of the following is NOT a mountain range in the world?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Narmada is a river in India, not a mountain range. The Andes, Alps, and Sierra Nevada are major mountain ranges in the world.
Narmada is a river in India, not a mountain range. The Andes, Alps, and Sierra Nevada are major mountain ranges in the world.
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