Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs

Geography GK

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 #401
The Javadi Hills are in:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Javadi Hills are in Tamil Nadu.

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Question #402
The Shevaroy Hills are in:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Telangana
C. Odisha
D. Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Shevaroy Hills are in Tamil Nadu.

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Question #403
The Dhauladhar is in:
A. Shivaliks
B. Greater Himalayas
C. Lesser Himalayas
D. Karakoram

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Dhauladhar is in the Lesser Himalayas.

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Question #404
The Pennines are in:
A. England
B. Ireland
C. Scotland
D. Wales

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Pennines are in England.

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Question #405
The Eiger is in:
A. Austria
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. Italy

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Eiger is in Switzerland.

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Question #406
Which pass connects India and Tibet?
A. Khyber Pass
B. Nathu La
C. Zoji La
D. Rohtang Pass

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Nathu La connects India and Tibet.

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Question #407
Mount Rainier is in:
A. Cascade Range
B. Coast Range
C. Rocky Mountains
D. Sierra Nevada

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Mount Rainier is in the Cascade Range.

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Question #408
The Kunlun are in:
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Nepal
D. China

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Kunlun are in China.

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Question #409
The Hindu Kush is in:
A. India
B. Turkey
C. Iran
D. Afghanistan and Pakistan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Hindu Kush is in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Question #410
The Flinders are in:
A. Queensland
B. Victoria
C. New South Wales
D. South Australia

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Flinders Ranges are in South Australia.

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Question #411
The Blue Mountains are in:
A. Jamaica
B. USA
C. South Africa
D. Australia

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Blue Mountains are in Australia.

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Question #412
The Grampians are in:
A. Wales
B. Northern Ireland
C. England
D. Scotland

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Grampians are in Scotland.

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Question #413
The Jura is on the border of:
A. Austria and Germany
B. Switzerland and Italy
C. France and Switzerland
D. France and Germany

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Jura form the border between France and Switzerland.

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Question #414
The Vosges is in:
A. Belgium
B. Germany
C. France
D. Switzerland

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Vosges is in France.

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Question #415
The Olympic range is in:
A. Washington state
B. Alaska
C. California
D. Oregon

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Olympic range is in Washington state.

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Question #416
Which is the highest mountain range in the world?
A. Himalayas
B. Rockies
C. Andes
D. Alps

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world and contain Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.

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Question #417
Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
A. Rockies
B. Himalayas
C. Alps
D. Andes

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in the Great Himalayas (Himadri).

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Question #418
The Karakoram Range is primarily located in:
A. South India
B. Northern Kashmir and adjoining regions
C. Central India
D. Eastern India

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Karakoram Range lies in the northernmost part of the Indian subcontinent, mainly in Ladakh and adjoining regions.

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Question #419
Which is the oldest mountain range in India?
A. Aravalli Range
B. Vindhya Range
C. Satpura Range
D. Himalayas

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world and the oldest in India.

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Question #420
Guru Shikhar, the highest peak of the Aravalli Range, is located in:
A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Guru Shikhar, located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan, is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range.

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