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 #321
The highest peak of the Nilgiri Mountains is:
A. Mahendragiri
B. Anamudi
C. Guru Shikhar
D. Doddabetta
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills.
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Question #322
Which of these is the oldest mountain range in India?
A. Aravalli Range
B. Satpura Range
C. Himalayas
D. Western Ghats
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world.
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Question #323
Mount Abu is located in which mountain range?
A. Vindhyas
B. Aravallis
C. Satpuras
D. Western Ghats
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mount Abu is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan.
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Question #324
The Tapi River flows through which valley?
A. North of the Aravallis
B. South of the Western Ghats
C. Between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges
D. Between the Satpura and Ajanta ranges
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Tapi River flows westwards, south of the Satpura Range, through a rift valley.
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Question #325
Which of the following is NOT part of the Himalayas?
A. Zaskar Range
B. Pir Panjal
C. Dhauladhar
D. Aravalli
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is an ancient mountain range in western India, entirely separate from the Himalayas.
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Question #326
Which mountain range is often referred to as the 'Backbone of North America'?
A. The Appalachian Mountains
B. The Rocky Mountains
C. The Sierra Nevada
D. The Cascades
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Rocky Mountains stretch from Canada to New Mexico, forming a central mountainous core.
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Question #327
The Andes mountain range runs through how many South American countries?
A. 9
B. 5
C. 7
D. 3
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Andes pass through Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
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Question #328
The Atlas Mountains are located in:
A. East Africa
B. Northwest Africa
C. Central Africa
D. Southern Africa
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Atlas Mountains extend across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
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Question #329
Which mountain range is home to Mount Kilimanjaro?
A. Rwenzori
B. Drakensberg
C. Atlas
D. Eastern Rift Mountains
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania and is part of the East African Rift system.
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Question #330
The Great Dividing Range is found in:
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. Brazil
D. Russia
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Great Dividing Range runs along the eastern coast of Australia.
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Question #331
Which mountain range is often called the 'Roof of the World'?
A. Tian Shan
B. Himalayas
C. Pamir Mountains
D. Hindu Kush
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Pamir Mountains in Central Asia are high and rugged, leading to the nickname 'Roof of the World'.
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Question #332
Mount Fuji is located in which mountain range?
A. Chugoku Mountains
B. Japanese Alps
C. Shikoku Mountains
D. Hokkaido Mountains
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mount Fuji is the highest peak in Japan and part of the Japanese Alps/volcanic chain.
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Question #333
The Pyrenees Mountains form a natural border between:
A. Italy and Switzerland
B. France and Spain
C. Germany and Austria
D. Norway and Sweden
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Pyrenees separate the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe.
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Question #334
The Apennine Mountains run through:
A. Italy
B. Spain
C. France
D. Greece
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Apennines form the backbone of the Italian peninsula.
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Question #335
Which mountain range contains the famous tourist destination of 'The Matterhorn'?
A. The Carpathians
B. The Pyrenees
C. The Alps
D. The Urals
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Matterhorn is a iconic peak in the Alps, on the border between Switzerland and Italy.
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Question #336
The Transantarctic Mountains separate:
A. The coast from the interior
B. North and South Antarctica
C. East and West Antarctica
D. Antarctica from South America
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Transantarctic Mountains stretch across the continent of Antarctica.
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Question #337
The Sierra Nevada range is primarily located in:
A. Mexico
B. Nevada, USA
C. California, USA
D. Canada
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Sierra Nevada range is located in the western US, mostly in California.
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Question #338
The Brooks Range is in:
A. Washington
B. Norway
C. Canada
D. Alaska
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Brooks Range is the northernmost major mountain range in North America, in Alaska.
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Question #339
The Scandinavian Mountains are also known as:
A. The Northern Alps
B. The Viking Mountains
C. The Scandes
D. The Arctic Ranges
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Scandinavian Mountains are commonly referred to as the Scandes.
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Question #340
Which of these is a major mountain range in England?
A. The Grampians
B. The Pennines
C. The Wicklows
D. The Caucasus
Discuss

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Pennines are a range in northern England.
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