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 #281
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Which mountain range is known for the 'Aravalli-Delhi Orogen'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is associated with the Aravalli-Delhi Orogen, a major geological event that shaped the mountain range[reference:168].
The Aravalli Range is associated with the Aravalli-Delhi Orogen, a major geological event that shaped the mountain range[reference:168].
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Question #282
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Which of the following is the longest mountain range in India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Western Ghats are approximately 1,600 km long, making them the longest mountain range in India[reference:171][reference:172].
The Western Ghats are approximately 1,600 km long, making them the longest mountain range in India[reference:171][reference:172].
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Question #283
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The Eastern Ghats are approximately 1,750 km long, making them the second longest in India after the:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats are 1,750 km long[reference:173], while the Western Ghats are 1,600 km long[reference:174]. However, the Eastern Ghats are often considered longer, but the Western Ghats are more continuous.
The Eastern Ghats are 1,750 km long[reference:173], while the Western Ghats are 1,600 km long[reference:174]. However, the Eastern Ghats are often considered longer, but the Western Ghats are more continuous.
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Question #284
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The Satpura Range is approximately how many kilometers long?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Satpura Range is approximately 600 miles (about 965 km) long[reference:175].
The Satpura Range is approximately 600 miles (about 965 km) long[reference:175].
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Question #285
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The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats, Arma Konda, has an elevation of:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Arma Konda has an elevation of 1,680 meters (5,510 feet)[reference:176].
Arma Konda has an elevation of 1,680 meters (5,510 feet)[reference:176].
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Question #286
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The Western Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In which year were they inscribed?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Western Ghats were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012[reference:177].
The Western Ghats were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012[reference:177].
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Question #287
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The Himalayas are the source of which of the following rivers?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Himalayas are the source of the Ganges, Indus, and Brahmaputra rivers, among others[reference:178].
The Himalayas are the source of the Ganges, Indus, and Brahmaputra rivers, among others[reference:178].
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Question #288
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The Karakoram Range is the source of which river?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Karakoram Range is a source of the Indus River, which originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through the Karakoram.
The Karakoram Range is a source of the Indus River, which originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through the Karakoram.
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Question #289
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The Vindhya Range gives rise to which of the following rivers?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Vindhya Range gives rise to the Chambal, Betwa, Ken, and Tons rivers[reference:179][reference:180].
The Vindhya Range gives rise to the Chambal, Betwa, Ken, and Tons rivers[reference:179][reference:180].
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Question #290
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The Satpura Range gives rise to which of the following rivers?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Satpura Range gives rise to both the Narmada River (from its north-eastern end) and the Tapti River (from its eastern-central part)[reference:181].
The Satpura Range gives rise to both the Narmada River (from its north-eastern end) and the Tapti River (from its eastern-central part)[reference:181].
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Question #291
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The Aravalli Range is the source of which of the following rivers?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is the source of the Banas, Luni, Sakhi, and Sabarmati rivers[reference:182].
The Aravalli Range is the source of the Banas, Luni, Sakhi, and Sabarmati rivers[reference:182].
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Question #292
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Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in the world?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, estimated to be more than 2 billion years old[reference:183].
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, estimated to be more than 2 billion years old[reference:183].
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Question #293
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Which of the following is the youngest mountain range in the world?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Himalayas are one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world, formed about 70 million years ago[reference:184].
The Himalayas are one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world, formed about 70 million years ago[reference:184].
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Question #294
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Which mountain range is often referred to as the 'Backbone of England'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Pennines, a range of hills and mountains in Northern England, are famously known as the 'backbone of England'.
The Pennines, a range of hills and mountains in Northern England, are famously known as the 'backbone of England'.
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Question #295
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The Rwenzori Mountains, often called the 'Mountains of the Moon', are located in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Rwenzori Mountains are located on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in East Africa.
The Rwenzori Mountains are located on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in East Africa.
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Question #296
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Mount Logan, the highest mountain in Canada, is located in which range?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada and is located in the Saint Elias Mountains.
Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada and is located in the Saint Elias Mountains.
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Question #297
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The Ozark Mountains are a plateau-like range primarily located in which US states?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Ozark Mountains cover a significant portion of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
The Ozark Mountains cover a significant portion of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
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Question #298
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The Cardamom Hills are a sub-range of:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Cardamom Hills are a mountain range in southern India and are part of the southern Western Ghats.
The Cardamom Hills are a mountain range in southern India and are part of the southern Western Ghats.
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Question #299
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The Mahadeo Hills are part of which mountain range?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Mahadeo Hills are a range of hills in Madhya Pradesh, India, and are part of the Satpura Range.
The Mahadeo Hills are a range of hills in Madhya Pradesh, India, and are part of the Satpura Range.
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Question #300
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The Javadi Hills are a range located in:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Javadi Hills are an extension of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu.
The Javadi Hills are an extension of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu.
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