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 #241
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 2,000
C. Over 4,000
D. Over 5,000
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Western Ghats have over 5,000 species of flowering plants[reference:148][reference:149].
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Question #242
The Western Ghats are one of the world's ten 'hottest biodiversity hotspots'. How many mammal species are found here?
A. 79
B. 99
C. 139
D. 119
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Western Ghats have 139 mammal species[reference:150][reference:151].
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Question #243
The Western Ghats are one of the world's ten 'hottest biodiversity hotspots'. How many bird species are found here?
A. 408
B. 308
C. 608
D. 508
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Western Ghats have 508 bird species[reference:152][reference:153].
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Question #244
The Western Ghats are one of the world's ten 'hottest biodiversity hotspots'. How many amphibian species are found here?
A. 279
B. 79
C. 179
D. 379
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Western Ghats have 179 amphibian species[reference:154][reference:155].
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Question #245
At least how many globally threatened species occur in the Western Ghats?
A. 125
B. 325
C. 425
D. 225
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
At least 325 globally threatened species occur in the Western Ghats[reference:156].
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Question #246
The Eastern Ghats are geologically older than the Himalayas. They are believed to have been formed during the break-up of which supercontinent?
A. Gondwana
B. Laurasia
C. Rodinia
D. Pangaea
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats became part of the Indian subcontinent post the break-up of the supercontinent Rodinia and the formation of Gondwana[reference:157].
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Question #247
The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous chain of mountains. Which of the following is a major break in the Eastern Ghats?
A. Kumbum Gap
B. Godavari Gap
C. Palghat Gap
D. Mahanadi Gap
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats are pierced by several rivers, including the Godavari, which creates a major break in the range[reference:158].
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Question #248
The Eastern Ghats have several peaks. Which of the following is NOT a peak in the Eastern Ghats?
A. Kalsubai
B. Gundla Brahmeswaram
C. Bhairavi Konda
D. Arma Konda
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kalsubai is the highest peak in the Western Ghats, not the Eastern Ghats. Arma Konda, Bhairavi Konda, and Gundla Brahmeswaram are peaks in the Eastern Ghats[reference:159].
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Question #249
The highest peak in the Western Ghats, Anamudi, is located in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Anamudi is located in the state of Kerala, in the Idukki district.
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Question #250
The Nilgiri Hills are located at the junction of which two mountain ranges?
A. Satpura and Western Ghats
B. Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
C. Aravalli and Vindhya
D. Vindhya and Satpura
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Nilgiri Hills are located at the junction of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats[reference:160].
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Question #251
The Palghat Gap is a pass in the Western Ghats that connects which two states?
A. Karnataka and Kerala
B. Maharashtra and Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
D. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Palghat Gap is a pass in the Western Ghats that connects Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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Question #252
The Aravalli Range is the oldest mountain range in India. Which of the following is the second oldest?
A. Satpura Range
B. Vindhya Range
C. Western Ghats
D. Eastern Ghats
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Vindhya Range is considered the second oldest mountain range in India after the Aravalli Range.
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Question #253
Which mountain range is known as the 'Sahyadri'?
A. Eastern Ghats
B. Satpura Range
C. Western Ghats
D. Vindhya Range
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Western Ghats are also known as the Sahyadri mountains[reference:161][reference:162].
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Question #254
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world. Which is the second highest?
A. Hindu Kush
B. Pamirs
C. Andes
D. Karakoram
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Karakoram is the second highest mountain range in the world, with K2 as its highest peak[reference:163].
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Question #255
The highest peak in South America is:
A. Monte Pissis
B. Huascarán
C. Aconcagua
D. Chimborazo
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Aconcagua at 6,962 meters is the highest peak in South America[reference:164].
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Question #256
The highest peak in Africa is:
A. Mount Kenya
B. Mount Ras Dashen
C. Mount Toubkal
D. Mount Kilimanjaro
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) is the highest peak in Africa.
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Question #257
The highest peak in Europe is:
A. Mont Blanc
B. Mount Elbrus
C. Matterhorn
D. Monte Rosa
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains at 5,642 meters (18,510 feet) is the highest peak in Europe.
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Question #258
The highest peak in Antarctica is:
A. Mount Tyree
B. Mount Vinson
C. Mount Sidley
D. Mount Erebus
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mount Vinson at 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) is the highest peak in Antarctica.
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Question #259
The highest peak in Australia is:
A. Mount Townsend
B. Mount Buller
C. Mount Bogong
D. Mount Kosciuszko
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mount Kosciuszko at 2,228 meters is the highest peak in Australia.
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Question #260
The Ural Mountains are located in which country?
A. Mongolia
B. Russia
C. Kazakhstan
D. Ukraine
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Ural Mountains are located in Russia, extending from the Arctic Ocean to the Ural River.
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