Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs with Answers

Question #461

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Which is the longest mountain range in the world?

A. Alps

B. Andes

C. Rocky Mountains

D. Himalayas

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Andes in South America are the longest continental mountain range in the world.

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Question #462

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Which mountain range is located in eastern India?

A. Aravalli

B. Western Ghats

C. Himalayas

D. Eastern Ghats

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats run along the eastern coast of India from Odisha to Tamil Nadu.

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Question #463

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Which peak is known as 'Godwin Austen'?

A. Kangchenjunga

B. Annapurna

C. Nanda Devi

D. K2

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
K2 is also called Mount Godwin-Austen, named after a British surveyor.

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Question #464

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Which mountain range is known as the 'backbone of India'?

A. Aravalli

B. Himalayas

C. Satpura

D. Western Ghats

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Western Ghats are called the backbone of India due to their ecological importance.

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Question #465

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Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of the Deccan Plateau?

A. Western Ghats

B. Satpura Range

C. Aravalli Range

D. Vindhya Range

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Vindhya Range forms the northern boundary of the Deccan Plateau.

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Question #466

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Which mountain range is highly eroded and discontinuous in India?

A. Himalayas

B. Karakoram

C. Alps

D. Aravalli

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest and highly eroded mountain ranges.

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Question #467

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Which mountain range lies between the Narmada and Tapi rivers?

A. Aravalli

B. Western Ghats

C. Vindhya

D. Satpura

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Satpura Range lies between the Narmada and Tapi river valleys.

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Question #468

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Which continent has the Himalayas?

A. Asia

B. South America

C. Africa

D. Europe

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Himalayas are located in Asia, spanning India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

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Question #469

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Which mountain range is located in Europe and forms a natural border between France and Spain?

A. Carpathians

B. Ural

C. Alps

D. Pyrenees

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Pyrenees separate France and Spain in southwestern Europe.

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Question #470

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Which is the highest peak in Africa?

A. Mount Kilimanjaro

B. Atlas Mountains

C. Drakensberg

D. Mount Kenya

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) in Tanzania is the highest peak in Africa.

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Question #471

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Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?

A. Alps

B. Ural Mountains

C. Carpathians

D. Caucasus

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Ural Mountains are considered the boundary between Europe and Asia.

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Question #472

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Which mountain range is located in North America?

A. Himalayas

B. Andes

C. Rocky Mountains

D. Alps

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in North America.

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Question #473

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Which is the highest peak in the Alps?

A. Eiger

B. Matterhorn

C. Mont Blanc

D. Jungfrau

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mont Blanc (4,808 m) is the highest peak in the Alps.

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Question #474

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Which mountain range is found in South America?

A. Atlas

B. Alps

C. Rockies

D. Andes

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Andes are the longest mountain range in South America.

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Question #475

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Which Indian mountain range is older than the Himalayas?

A. Karakoram

B. Aravalli

C. Pir Panjal

D. Himalayas

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in India.

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Question #476

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Which pass connects India and China through the Himalayas?

A. Nathu La Pass

B. Bara-Lacha Pass

C. Rohtang Pass

D. Zoji La Pass

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Nathu La Pass in Sikkim connects India and China.

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Question #477

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Which mountain range is called the 'Roof of the World'?

A. Tibetan Plateau

B. Alps

C. Andes

D. Himalayas

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Tibetan Plateau is often called the Roof of the World.

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Question #478

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Which is the highest peak in the Vindhya Range?

A. Amarkantak

B. Kalumar Peak

C. Sikargarh

D. Pipariya Peak

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Amarkantak is considered a high region in the Vindhya-Satpura region and source of rivers.

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Question #479

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Which mountain range separates India from Myanmar?

A. Aravalli

B. Satpura

C. Vindhya

D. Purvanchal Hills

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Purvanchal Hills are the eastern extension of the Himalayas forming the India-Myanmar border region.

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Question #480

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Which is the highest peak of the Karakoram Range in India-administered territory?

A. Saltoro Kangri

B. Kamet

C. Nanda Devi

D. Trisul

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Saltoro Kangri is one of the highest peaks in the Siachen region of Karakoram.

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