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 #121
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The Karakoram Range spans the borders of which countries?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Karakoram spans the borders of Pakistan, China, and India, with the north-western extremities extending into Afghanistan and Tajikistan[reference:22].
The Karakoram spans the borders of Pakistan, China, and India, with the north-western extremities extending into Afghanistan and Tajikistan[reference:22].
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Question #122
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The Karakoram Pass, at an elevation of about 5,540 meters, connects Kashmir with:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The 5,540-meter-high Karakoram Pass connects Kashmir with the Central Asian states[reference:23].
The 5,540-meter-high Karakoram Pass connects Kashmir with the Central Asian states[reference:23].
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Question #123
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K2 is also known as:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
K2 is locally called Chogori and is also known as Mount Godwin Austen[reference:24][reference:25].
K2 is locally called Chogori and is also known as Mount Godwin Austen[reference:24][reference:25].
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Question #124
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The Karakoram Range is about how many kilometers in length?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Karakoram Range is about 500 km (311 miles) in length[reference:26].
The Karakoram Range is about 500 km (311 miles) in length[reference:26].
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Question #125
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Which pass in the Karakoram is a historical route connecting Kashmir with Central Asia?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Karakoram Pass is considered a historical route connecting Kashmir with Central Asian states[reference:27].
The Karakoram Pass is considered a historical route connecting Kashmir with Central Asian states[reference:27].
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Question #126
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The Karakoram is the most heavily glaciated part of the world outside the polar regions. Which is the longest glacier in the Karakoram?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Karakoram is the most heavily glaciated part of the world outside the polar regions[reference:28]. The Siachen Glacier is one of the longest in the Karakoram.
The Karakoram is the most heavily glaciated part of the world outside the polar regions[reference:28]. The Siachen Glacier is one of the longest in the Karakoram.
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Question #127
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The Karakoram Range is bounded on the east by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Karakoram is bounded on the east by the Aksai Chin plateau[reference:29].
The Karakoram is bounded on the east by the Aksai Chin plateau[reference:29].
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Question #128
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The Aravalli Range is the oldest mountain range in India, estimated to be more than:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is estimated to be more than 2 billion years old, making it the oldest mountain range in India[reference:30].
The Aravalli Range is estimated to be more than 2 billion years old, making it the oldest mountain range in India[reference:30].
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Question #129
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The highest peak of the Aravalli Range is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Guru Shikhar at 1,722 meters (5,650 feet) is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range[reference:31].
Guru Shikhar at 1,722 meters (5,650 feet) is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range[reference:31].
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Question #130
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The Aravalli Range runs approximately in which direction?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range runs approximately 692 km in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi and ending in Gujarat[reference:32].
The Aravalli Range runs approximately 692 km in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi and ending in Gujarat[reference:32].
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Question #131
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The Aravalli Range passes through which of the following states?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range passes through Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Gujarat[reference:33].
The Aravalli Range passes through Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Gujarat[reference:33].
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Question #132
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The Aravalli Range is a type of:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is an example of fold mountains[reference:34], formed from plate tectonics and are the oldest fold mountains in India[reference:35].
The Aravalli Range is an example of fold mountains[reference:34], formed from plate tectonics and are the oldest fold mountains in India[reference:35].
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Question #133
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Guru Shikhar, the highest peak of the Aravalli Range, is located near:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Guru Shikhar is located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan[reference:36][reference:37].
Guru Shikhar is located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan[reference:36][reference:37].
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Question #134
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The Aravalli Range literally means:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range literally means 'line of peaks'[reference:38].
The Aravalli Range literally means 'line of peaks'[reference:38].
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Question #135
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The Aravalli Range is an eroded stub of ancient mountains formed in which era?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range was formed in the Archaean Era (several 100 million years ago)[reference:39].
The Aravalli Range was formed in the Archaean Era (several 100 million years ago)[reference:39].
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Question #136
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The northern end of the Aravalli Range ends in:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The northern end of the Aravalli Range continues as isolated hills and rocky ridges into Haryana, ending in Delhi[reference:40].
The northern end of the Aravalli Range continues as isolated hills and rocky ridges into Haryana, ending in Delhi[reference:40].
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Question #137
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The Aravalli Range divides which two regions of India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Aravalli Range separates the Thar Desert from the rest of India, acting as a barrier that prevents the desert from expanding eastward.
The Aravalli Range separates the Thar Desert from the rest of India, acting as a barrier that prevents the desert from expanding eastward.
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Question #138
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The Vindhya Range runs approximately from:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Vindhya Range extends from Gujarat state on the west for about 1,086 km across Madhya Pradesh to the Ganges valley near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and further to Bihar[reference:41].
The Vindhya Range extends from Gujarat state on the west for about 1,086 km across Madhya Pradesh to the Ganges valley near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and further to Bihar[reference:41].
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Question #139
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The Vindhya Range is regarded as the border between:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Vindhya Range is regarded as marking the border between northern and peninsular (southern) India[reference:42].
The Vindhya Range is regarded as marking the border between northern and peninsular (southern) India[reference:42].
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Question #140
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The average elevation of the Vindhya Range is between:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Vindhya Range has an elevation from 1,500 to 3,500 feet (450 to 1,100 meters)[reference:43][reference:44].
The Vindhya Range has an elevation from 1,500 to 3,500 feet (450 to 1,100 meters)[reference:43][reference:44].
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