The average elevation of the Karakoram Range is about: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The average elevation of the Karakoram Range is about:
A. 5,000 meters
B. 7,000 meters
C. 6,100 meters
D. 8,000 meters
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Karakoram Range has an average height of about 20,000 feet (6,100 meters)[reference:141].

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Arma Konda, the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats, is located in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Karnataka

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Arma Konda is located in Andhra Pradesh[reference:89].

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Question #2 Report Error
The Eastern Ghats are approximately 1,750 km long, making them the second longest in India after the:
A. Vindhya
B. Himalayas
C. Western Ghats
D. Satpura

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats are 1,750 km long[reference:173], while the Western Ghats are 1,600 km long[reference:174]. However, the Eastern Ghats are often considered longer, but the Western Ghats are more continuous.

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The Eastern Ghats are not continuous like the Western Ghats. Why?
A. Because they are volcanic.
B. Because they were eroded by rivers.
C. Because they are made of soft soil.
D. Because of tectonic splitting.

Correct Answer: Option B


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).

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