The Dhauladhar Range is a part of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Dhauladhar Range is a part of:

A. The Karakoram

B. The Lesser Himalayas

C. The Shivaliks

D. The Great Himalayas

Answer: Option B

The Dhauladhar Range is a southern branch of the main Outer Himalayan chain, often called the Lesser Himalayas.

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Question #1 Report Error

The Western Ghats are one of the world's ten 'hottest biodiversity hotspots'. How many species of flowering plants are found here?

A. Over 3,000

B. Over 4,000

C. Over 5,000

D. Over 2,000

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Western Ghats have over 5,000 species of flowering plants[reference:148][reference:149].

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Question #2 Report Error

Which is the longest mountain range in the world?

A. Rocky Mountains

B. Andes

C. Alps

D. Himalayas

Correct Answer: Option B

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

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Question #3 Report Error

The Rocky Mountains are located in which continent?

A. Asia

B. North America

C. Europe

D. South America

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in North America, extending from Canada to the southwestern United States.

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