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 #281
Which mountain range is known for the 'Aravalli-Delhi Orogen'?
A. Vindhya Range
B. Western Ghats
C. Satpura Range
D. Aravalli Range
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is associated with the Aravalli-Delhi Orogen, a major geological event that shaped the mountain range[reference:168].
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Question #282
Which of the following is the longest mountain range in India?
A. Aravalli
B. Himalayas
C. Eastern Ghats
D. Western Ghats
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Western Ghats are approximately 1,600 km long, making them the longest mountain range in India[reference:171][reference:172].
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Question #283
The Eastern Ghats are approximately 1,750 km long, making them the second longest in India after the:
A. Himalayas
B. Satpura
C. Western Ghats
D. Vindhya
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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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Question #284
The Satpura Range is approximately how many kilometers long?
A. 500 km
B. 900 km
C. 600 km
D. 320 km
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Satpura Range is approximately 600 miles (about 965 km) long[reference:175].
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Question #285
The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats, Arma Konda, has an elevation of:
A. 1,780 m
B. 1,680 m
C. 1,580 m
D. 1,480 m
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Arma Konda has an elevation of 1,680 meters (5,510 feet)[reference:176].
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Question #286
The Western Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In which year were they inscribed?
A. 2010
B. 2014
C. 2012
D. 2008
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Western Ghats were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012[reference:177].
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Question #287
The Himalayas are the source of which of the following rivers?
A. Ganges
B. All of the above
C. Brahmaputra
D. Indus
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Himalayas are the source of the Ganges, Indus, and Brahmaputra rivers, among others[reference:178].
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Question #288
The Karakoram Range is the source of which river?
A. Indus
B. Ganges
C. Yangtze
D. Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Karakoram Range is a source of the Indus River, which originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through the Karakoram.
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Question #289
The Vindhya Range gives rise to which of the following rivers?
A. Godavari
B. Tapti
C. Chambal
D. Narmada
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Vindhya Range gives rise to the Chambal, Betwa, Ken, and Tons rivers[reference:179][reference:180].
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Question #290
The Satpura Range gives rise to which of the following rivers?
A. Narmada
B. Tapti
C. Both Narmada and Tapti
D. Godavari
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Satpura Range gives rise to both the Narmada River (from its north-eastern end) and the Tapti River (from its eastern-central part)[reference:181].
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Question #291
The Aravalli Range is the source of which of the following rivers?
A. All of the above
B. Luni
C. Banas
D. Sabarmati
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is the source of the Banas, Luni, Sakhi, and Sabarmati rivers[reference:182].
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Question #292
Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in the world?
A. Himalayas
B. Aravalli
C. Appalachians
D. Urals
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, estimated to be more than 2 billion years old[reference:183].
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Question #293
Which of the following is the youngest mountain range in the world?
A. Appalachians
B. Himalayas
C. Urals
D. Aravalli
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Himalayas are one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world, formed about 70 million years ago[reference:184].
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Question #294
Which mountain range is often referred to as the 'Backbone of England'?
A. The Lake District
B. The Pennines
C. The Grampians
D. The Cotswolds
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Pennines, a range of hills and mountains in Northern England, are famously known as the 'backbone of England'.
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Question #295
The Rwenzori Mountains, often called the 'Mountains of the Moon', are located in:
A. North Africa
B. Southern Africa
C. East Africa
D. West Africa
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Rwenzori Mountains are located on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in East Africa.
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Question #296
Mount Logan, the highest mountain in Canada, is located in which range?
A. The Rocky Mountains
B. The Brooks Range
C. The Saint Elias Mountains
D. The Coast Mountains
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada and is located in the Saint Elias Mountains.
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Question #297
The Ozark Mountains are a plateau-like range primarily located in which US states?
A. Oklahoma and Texas
B. Missouri and Arkansas
C. Kentucky and Tennessee
D. Georgia and Alabama
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Ozark Mountains cover a significant portion of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
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Question #298
The Cardamom Hills are a sub-range of:
A. The Eastern Ghats
B. The Western Ghats
C. The Aravallis
D. The Satpuras
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Cardamom Hills are a mountain range in southern India and are part of the southern Western Ghats.
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Question #299
The Mahadeo Hills are part of which mountain range?
A. Western Ghats
B. Satpura Range
C. Vindhya Range
D. Aravalli Range
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Mahadeo Hills are a range of hills in Madhya Pradesh, India, and are part of the Satpura Range.
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Question #300
The Javadi Hills are a range located in:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Javadi Hills are an extension of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu.
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