Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs

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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.

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Question #301
The Shevaroy Hills are located in which Indian state?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Odisha
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Shevaroy Hills are a major hill station and range in the Eastern Ghats, located in Tamil Nadu.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Mountains and Mountain Ranges
Question #302
The Dhauladhar Range is a prominent part of:
A. The Great Himalayas
B. The Karakoram
C. The Shivaliks
D. The Lesser Himalayas
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Dhauladhar Range is a southern branch of the main Outer Himalayan chain, often called the Lesser Himalayas.
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Question #303
The Sierra Madre mountains are primarily found in which country?
A. Mexico
B. USA
C. Spain
D. Chile
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Sierra Madre consists of several major mountain ranges, primarily in Mexico.
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Question #304
The Hindu Kush mountain range is primarily located in:
A. India and Nepal
B. Afghanistan and Pakistan
C. China and Mongolia
D. Iran and Iraq
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Hindu Kush is an 800-kilometre-long mountain range that stretches through Afghanistan and northern Pakistan.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Mountains and Mountain Ranges
Question #305
The Blue Mountains are a range located in:
A. Australia
B. South Africa
C. USA
D. Jamaica
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Blue Mountains are a mountain range and region in New South Wales, Australia.
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Question #306
The Flinders Ranges are the largest mountain range in:
A. South Africa
B. Chile
C. South Australia
D. New Zealand
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Flinders Ranges are the largest mountain range in South Australia.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Mountains and Mountain Ranges
Question #307
The Wicklow Mountains are located in:
A. Ireland
B. Scotland
C. Wales
D. England
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Wicklow Mountains are a mountain range in the east of Ireland.
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Question #308
The White Mountains are a mountain range located on which Greek island?
A. Santorini
B. Rhodes
C. Corfu
D. Crete
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The White Mountains, or Lefka Ori, are a mountain range located in the western part of Crete, Greece.
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Question #309
The Altai Mountains are situated in:
A. Western Europe
B. South America
C. Southern Africa
D. Central and East Asia
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Altai Mountains are a mountain range in Central and East Asia, where Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan meet.
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Question #310
The Taurus Mountains are located in:
A. Iran
B. Greece
C. Turkey
D. Syria
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Taurus Mountains are a mountain complex in southern Turkey.
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Question #311
The Grampian Mountains are the main range in:
A. Scotland
B. Northern Ireland
C. England
D. Wales
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Grampian Mountains are one of the major ranges in Scotland.
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Question #312
The Cantabrian Mountains are located in:
A. Spain
B. France
C. Italy
D. Portugal
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Cantabrian Mountains form a coastal mountain range in northern Spain.
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Question #313
The Massif Central is a mountainous region in:
A. Italy
B. Germany
C. France
D. Spain
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Massif Central is a highland region in the middle of Southern France.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Mountains and Mountain Ranges
Question #314
The Dinaric Alps are located primarily in:
A. Central Europe
B. Scandinavia
C. The Iberian Peninsula
D. The Balkans
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Dinaric Alps are a mountain chain in Southern Europe, running through the Balkan Peninsula.
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Question #315
The Great Smoky Mountains are a sub-range of:
A. The Rockies
B. The Appalachian Mountains
C. The Blue Ridge Mountains
D. The Alleghenies
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Great Smoky Mountains are a major mountain range in the Appalachian Mountains.
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Question #316
The Eiger is a famous peak in which range?
A. The Austrian Alps
B. The Bernese Alps
C. The French Alps
D. The Dolomites
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Eiger is a mountain of the Bernese Alps in Switzerland.
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Question #317
The Pennine Alps are famous for containing:
A. The Eiger
B. Mount Everest
C. Mount Blanc
D. The Matterhorn
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Matterhorn is a famous mountain in the Pennine Alps, on the border between Switzerland and Italy.
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Question #318
Which is the highest peak of the Karakoram Range?
A. Nanga Parbat
B. Gasherbrum I
C. K2
D. Broad Peak
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the highest peak in the Karakoram Range and the second highest in the world.
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Question #319
The Shivalik Hills are also known as:
A. Trans-Himalayas
B. Greater Himalayas
C. Lesser Himalayas
D. Outer Himalayas
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Shivalik Hills represent the outermost and southernmost foothills of the Himalayan mountain system.
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Question #320
Which mountain range is famously known as the 'Sahyadris'?
A. Western Ghats
B. Eastern Ghats
C. Aravallis
D. Vindhyas
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Western Ghats are known as the Sahyadris in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
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