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 #81
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The Cardamom Hills are part of which mountain range?
Correct Answer: Option A
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 #82
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The Nilgiri Hills are situated where the ____ meet.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Nilgiri Hills are a mountain range that forms part of the Western Ghats, located at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats.
The Nilgiri Hills are a mountain range that forms part of the Western Ghats, located at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats.
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Question #83
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The Palani Hills are a sub-range of:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Palani Hills are a mountain range in southern India that extends eastward from the Western Ghats.
The Palani Hills are a mountain range in southern India that extends eastward from the Western Ghats.
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Question #84
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The Annamalai Hills are part of:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Annamalai Hills are a range of mountains in the Western Ghats.
The Annamalai Hills are a range of mountains in the Western Ghats.
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Question #85
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The Mahadeo Hills are part of which 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 #86
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The Maikala Range is a part of:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Maikala Range is a range of hills in Chhattisgarh and is an extension of the Satpura Range.
The Maikala Range is a range of hills in Chhattisgarh and is an extension of the Satpura Range.
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Question #87
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The Girnar Hills are located in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Girnar Hills are located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat.
The Girnar Hills are located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat.
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Question #88
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Which of these is NOT a range in India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Appalachian Mountains are in North America, not India.
The Appalachian Mountains are in North America, not India.
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Question #89
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The Shivalik Range is the ____ range of the Himalayas.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Shivalik (or Siwalik) Hills constitute the southernmost, outer foothills of the Himalayas.
The Shivalik (or Siwalik) Hills constitute the southernmost, outer foothills of the Himalayas.
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Question #90
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The Pir Panjal Range is a major range of:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains in the Lesser Himalayan region, running from east-southeast to west-northwest.
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains in the Lesser Himalayan region, running from east-southeast to west-northwest.
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Question #91
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Mount Abu is a popular hill station in which mountain range?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mount Abu is the only hill station in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan.
Mount Abu is the only hill station in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan.
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Question #92
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The highest peak in the Western Ghats is Anamudi. Where is it located?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Anamudi is located in the Idukki district of Kerala.
Anamudi is located in the Idukki district of Kerala.
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Question #93
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The Eastern Ghats are not continuous like the Western Ghats. Why?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous because they have been eroded and cut through by the major rivers of peninsular India (Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, Kaveri).
The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous because they have been eroded and cut through by the major rivers of peninsular India (Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, Kaveri).
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Question #94
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Which river does NOT pass through the Eastern Ghats?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Narmada flows westward between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, not through the Eastern Ghats.
The Narmada flows westward between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, not through the Eastern Ghats.
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Question #95
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The Javadi Hills are a range in:
Correct Answer: Option A
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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Question #96
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The Shevaroy Hills are located in which state?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Shevaroy Hills are a major hill station and range in the Eastern Ghats, located in Tamil Nadu.
The Shevaroy Hills are a major hill station and range in the Eastern Ghats, located in Tamil Nadu.
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Question #97
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The Nallamala Hills are located in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Nallamala Hills are a section of the Eastern Ghats, located in Andhra Pradesh.
The Nallamala Hills are a section of the Eastern Ghats, located in Andhra Pradesh.
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Question #98
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Which mountain range separates the Malwa Plateau from the Deccan Plateau?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Vindhya range separates the northern Malwa plateau from the southern Deccan plateau.
The Vindhya range separates the northern Malwa plateau from the southern Deccan plateau.
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Question #99
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The Dhauladhar Range is a part of:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Dhauladhar Range is a southern branch of the main Outer Himalayan chain, often called the Lesser Himalayas.
The Dhauladhar Range is a southern branch of the main Outer Himalayan chain, often called the Lesser Himalayas.
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Question #100
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The Himalayas stretch across which of the following countries?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Himalayas extend across five countries: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China[reference:0].
The Himalayas extend across five countries: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China[reference:0].
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