Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs

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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.

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Question #181
The Urals are a mountain range that separates which two continents?
A. Europe and Asia
B. North America and South America
C. Africa and Europe
D. Asia and Africa
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Ural Mountains are traditionally considered the boundary between Europe and Asia, running north-south through Russia.
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Question #182
The highest peak in the Urals is:
A. Mount Elbrus
B. Mount Belukha
C. Mount Narodnaya
D. Mount Klyuchevskaya
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mount Narodnaya at 1,895 meters (6,217 feet) is the highest peak in the Ural Mountains.
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Question #183
The Atlas Mountains are located in which continent?
A. Asia
B. Africa
C. South America
D. Europe
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in North Africa, extending through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
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Question #184
The highest peak in the Atlas Mountains is:
A. Mount Kilimanjaro
B. Mount Kenya
C. Mount Toubkal
D. Mount Ras Dashen
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mount Toubkal at 4,167 meters (13,671 feet) is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, located in Morocco.
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Question #185
The Himalayas contain how many peaks higher than 7,300 meters?
A. Over 80
B. Over 100
C. Over 110
D. Over 50
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Himalayas have over 110 different peaks higher than 7,300 meters[reference:94][reference:95].
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Question #186
The Karakoram Range contains how many peaks higher than 7,500 meters?
A. 22
B. 12
C. 8
D. 18
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Karakoram contains 18 summits higher than 7,500 meters (24,600 feet) in elevation[reference:96].
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Question #187
The Hindu Kush mountain range is located primarily in which country?
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Afghanistan
D. Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Hindu Kush is a major mountain range in Afghanistan, extending into Pakistan and Tajikistan[reference:97].
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Question #188
The highest peak in the Hindu Kush is:
A. Rakaposhi
B. Nanga Parbat
C. Tirich Mir
D. K2
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Tirich Mir at 7,708 meters (25,289 feet) is the highest peak in the Hindu Kush[reference:98].
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Question #189
The Pamirs are known as the:
A. Eternal Peaks
B. Roof of the World
C. Mountain of the Gods
D. Abode of Snow
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Pamirs are often referred to as the 'Roof of the World' due to their high elevation and location in Central Asia[reference:99].
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Question #190
The Pamirs are located primarily in which country?
A. Pakistan
B. China
C. Afghanistan
D. Tajikistan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Pamirs are located primarily in Tajikistan, extending into Kyrgyzstan, China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan[reference:100].
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Question #191
The highest peak in the Pamirs is:
A. K2
B. Lenin Peak
C. Ismoil Somoni
D. Kongur Tagh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kongur Tagh at 7,649 meters (25,095 feet) is the highest peak in the Pamirs[reference:101].
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Question #192
The highest peak in the Tian Shan is:
A. Khan Tengri
B. Jengish Chokusu
C. Ismoil Somoni
D. Kongur Tagh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jengish Chokusu (Victory Peak) at 7,439 meters (24,406 feet) is the highest peak in the Tian Shan[reference:103].
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Question #193
The highest peak in the Kunlun Mountains is:
A. Muztagh Ata
B. Liushi Shan
C. K2
D. Kongur Tagh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Liushi Shan at 7,167 meters (23,514 feet) is the highest peak in the Kunlun Mountains[reference:105].
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Question #194
The Hengduan Mountains are located in which region?
A. Central Asia
B. India
C. Southeast Asia
D. Southwest China
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Hengduan Mountains are located in southwest China and Myanmar[reference:106].
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Question #195
The highest peak in the Hengduan Mountains is:
A. K2
B. Mount Kenya
C. Mount Gongga
D. Mount Everest
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mount Gongga at 7,556 meters (24,790 feet) is the highest peak in the Hengduan Mountains[reference:107].
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Question #196
The Appalachian Mountains are located in which continent?
A. South America
B. Asia
C. Europe
D. North America
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Appalachian Mountains are a major mountain range in eastern North America[reference:108].
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Question #197
The highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains is:
A. Mount Washington
B. Mount Katahdin
C. Mount Mitchell
D. Mount Marcy
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mount Mitchell at 2,037 meters (6,684 feet) is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains, located in North Carolina.
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Question #198
The Andes were formed by the subduction of which tectonic plate?
A. Antarctic Plate
B. Nazca Plate
C. Pacific Plate
D. South American Plate
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Andes were formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate along the western coast of South America.
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Question #199
The Rocky Mountains were formed by which tectonic process?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Continental collision
C. Subduction
D. Faulting
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Rocky Mountains were formed by the collision of the North American Plate with the Pacific Plate, involving both subduction and continental collision.
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Question #200
The Alps were formed by the collision of which tectonic plates?
A. South American Plate and Nazca Plate
B. Pacific Plate and North American Plate
C. African Plate and Eurasian Plate
D. North American Plate and Eurasian Plate
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Alps were formed by the collision of the African Plate with the Eurasian Plate, which began about 50 million years ago.
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