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 #221
The Karakoram Range is located primarily in which region?
A. Tibet
B. Kashmir
C. Afghanistan
D. Xinjiang
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Karakoram is a mountain range in Asia located primarily in the Kashmir region[reference:127].
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Question #222
The Karakoram Range is bounded on the north-east by which plateau?
A. Deccan Plateau
B. Tibetan Plateau
C. Aksai Chin plateau
D. Tarim Basin
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Karakoram is bounded on the north-east by the Aksai Chin plateau[reference:128].
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Question #223
The Himalayas are composed of three nearly parallel ranges arranged by:
A. Elevation and geological age
B. Vegetation and climate
C. Population and culture
D. Length and width
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Himalayas are composed of three nearly parallel ranges, arranged by elevation and geological age[reference:129].
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Question #224
The Outer Himalayas have an elevation of about:
A. 2,000-3,000 meters
B. 900-1,400 meters
C. 500-900 meters
D. 1,400-2,000 meters
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Outer Himalayas (Siwalik Range) have an elevation of about 900-1,400 meters[reference:130].
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Question #225
The Lesser Himalayas have an elevation of:
A. 4,500-6,000 meters
B. 1,500-2,000 meters
C. 900-1,400 meters
D. 2,000-4,500 meters
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Lesser Himalayas have an elevation of 2,000-4,500 meters[reference:131].
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Question #226
The Greater Himalayas have an elevation of more than:
A. 7,000 meters
B. 5,000 meters
C. 6,000 meters
D. 4,000 meters
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Greater Himalayas have an elevation of more than 6,000 meters[reference:132].
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Question #227
The width of the Outer Himalayas in the west is about:
A. 100 kilometers
B. 24 kilometers
C. 80 kilometers
D. 48 kilometers
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Outer Himalayas (Siwalik Range) are about 48 kilometers wide in the west[reference:133].
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Question #228
The width of the Lesser Himalayas is about:
A. 80 kilometers
B. 24 kilometers
C. 48 kilometers
D. 100 kilometers
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Lesser Himalayas have a width of about 80 kilometers[reference:134].
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Question #229
The width of the Greater Himalayas is about:
A. 24 kilometers
B. 100 kilometers
C. 48 kilometers
D. 80 kilometers
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Greater Himalayas are about 24 kilometers wide[reference:135].
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Question #230
The average elevation of the Outer Himalayas is:
A. 1,400-2,000 meters
B. 2,000-3,000 meters
C. 500-900 meters
D. 900-1,400 meters
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Outer Himalayas have an average elevation of about 900-1,400 meters[reference:136].
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Question #231
Which of the following is the highest peak in the Karakoram Range?
A. Gasherbrum I
B. Broad Peak
C. K2
D. Gasherbrum II
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
K2 is the highest peak in the Karakoram at 8,611 meters[reference:137].
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Question #232
K2 is the second highest peak in the world, surpassed only by:
A. Lhotse
B. Kangchenjunga
C. Mount Everest
D. Makalu
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
K2 is the second highest peak in the world, surpassed only by Mount Everest[reference:138].
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Question #233
The Karakoram Range is about how many miles long?
A. 200 miles
B. 300 miles
C. 500 miles
D. 700 miles
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Karakoram Range is about 500 km (311 miles) in length[reference:139][reference:140].
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Question #234
The average elevation of the Karakoram Range is about:
A. 8,000 meters
B. 7,000 meters
C. 6,100 meters
D. 5,000 meters
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Karakoram Range has an average height of about 20,000 feet (6,100 meters)[reference:141].
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Question #235
Which pass in the Karakoram has an elevation of 18,300 feet (5,580 meters)?
A. Shaksgam Pass
B. Khunjerab Pass
C. Aghil Pass
D. Karakoram Pass
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Karakoram Pass is at an elevation of 18,300 feet (5,580 meters)[reference:142].
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Question #236
Which of the following passes is NOT in the Karakoram Range?
A. Khunjerab Pass
B. Aghil Pass
C. Bara-lacha Pass
D. Karakoram Pass
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bara-lacha Pass is in the Zanskar Range of the Himalayas, not the Karakoram. The Karakoram Pass, Khunjerab Pass, and Aghil Pass are in the Karakoram[reference:143].
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Question #237
The Aravalli Range is an eroded stub of ancient mountains. What does this mean?
A. They are still growing
B. They are volcanic in origin
C. They have been worn down by erosion over time
D. They are newly formed
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is an eroded stub of ancient mountains[reference:144], meaning they have been significantly worn down by erosion over millions of years.
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Question #238
The Aravalli Range is the oldest range of fold mountains in India. It was formed during the:
A. Cenozoic era
B. Palaeozoic era
C. Precambrian era
D. Mesozoic era
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range was formed during the Precambrian era[reference:145], making it the oldest fold mountain range in India[reference:146].
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Question #239
The Vindhya Range is characterized by:
A. Flat-topped, plateaulike mountains
B. Volcanic cones
C. Glaciated valleys
D. Sharp, jagged peaks
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Vindhya Range is characterized by flat-topped and plateaulike mountains due to their horizontal sandstone structure[reference:147].
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Question #240
The Satpura Range is an example of a:
A. Residual mountain
B. Block mountain
C. Fold mountain
D. Volcanic mountain
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Satpura Range is an example of a block mountain, formed by the uplifting of a block of the Earth's crust between faults.
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