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 #21
What is the primary characteristic of Fold Mountains?
A. They are formed by erosion of plateau surfaces.
B. They are formed by block faulting.
C. They are formed by volcanic eruptions.
D. They are formed by the folding of rock layers due to tectonic plate collisions.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Fold mountains are created where two or more of Earth's tectonic plates collide, causing the crust to buckle and fold.
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Question #22
The Transantarctic Mountains divide which continent?
A. Antarctica
B. Australia
C. Africa
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Transantarctic Mountains extend across the continent of Antarctica, separating East Antarctica from West Antarctica.
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Question #23
The Brooks Range is located in which US state?
A. Alaska
B. Colorado
C. Montana
D. Washington
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Brooks Range is a mountain range in far northern Alaska, forming the northernmost major mountain range in the world.
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Question #24
The White Mountains are a range in which US state?
A. Maine
B. New York
C. New Hampshire
D. Vermont
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The White Mountains are a mountain range covering about a quarter of the state of New Hampshire.
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Question #25
Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in Japan, Mount Fuji?
A. The Japanese Alps
B. The Ou Mountains
C. The Kitakami Mountains
D. The Hidaka Mountains
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Japanese Alps form the spine of central Honshu and are home to Mount Fuji.
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Question #26
The Scandinavian Mountains run through which countries?
A. Finland and Russia
B. Denmark and Sweden
C. Norway and Denmark
D. Norway, Sweden, and Finland
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Scandinavian Mountains, or Scandes, run through Norway, Sweden, and parts of northern Finland.
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Question #27
The Blue Mountains are a range located in which country?
A. Australia
B. Jamaica
C. South Africa
D. USA
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Blue Mountains are a mountain range and region in New South Wales, Australia.
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Question #28
The Flinders Ranges are the largest mountain range in which country?
A. New Zealand
B. South Africa
C. Chile
D. Australia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Flinders Ranges are the largest mountain range in South Australia.
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Question #29
Which range is known for the highest concentration of 'fourteeners' (peaks over 14,000 ft) in the US?
A. The Alaska Range
B. The Cascade Range
C. The Sierra Nevada
D. The Rocky Mountains (in Colorado)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Rocky Mountains in Colorado contain the vast majority of the 14,000-foot peaks in the contiguous United States.
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Question #30
The Pennines are often called the 'backbone of England'. Where are they located?
A. Scotland
B. Southern England
C. Northern England
D. Wales
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Pennines, sometimes described as the 'backbone of England', form a range of mountains and hills in Northern England.
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Question #31
The Wicklow Mountains are located in which country?
A. Wales
B. England
C. Ireland
D. Scotland
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Wicklow Mountains are a mountain range in the east of Ireland.
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Question #32
Which mountain range is located on the island of Crete?
A. The White Mountains (Lefka Ori)
B. The Alps
C. The Rhodope Mountains
D. The Pindus Mountains
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The White Mountains, or Lefka Ori, are a mountain range located in the western part of Crete, Greece.
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Question #33
The Altai Mountains are situated in which part of the world?
A. South America
B. Southern Africa
C. Western Europe
D. Central Asia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Altai Mountains are a mountain range in Central and East Asia, where Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan come together.
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Question #34
The Taurus Mountains are located in which country?
A. Turkey
B. Syria
C. Greece
D. Iran
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Taurus Mountains are a mountain complex in southern Turkey.
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Question #35
Which mountain range is located in the eastern United States?
A. The Cascades
B. The Sierra Nevada
C. The Rockies
D. The Appalachians
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Appalachian Mountains run along the eastern coast of North America.
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Question #36
The Grampian Mountains are the main range in which part of the UK?
A. Northern Ireland
B. Scotland
C. England
D. Wales
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Grampian Mountains are one of the major ranges in Scotland.
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Question #37
The Cantabrian Mountains are located in which country?
A. Spain
B. Italy
C. France
D. Portugal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Cantabrian Mountains form a coastal mountain range in northern Spain.
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Question #38
Which mountain range is located on the border of France and Italy?
A. The Carpathians
B. The Alps
C. The Apennines
D. The Pyrenees
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Alps form the border between France and Italy.
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Question #39
The Great Dividing Range runs along the coast of which ocean in Australia?
A. Indian Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Southern Ocean
D. Atlantic Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Great Dividing Range runs along the eastern coast of Australia, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean.
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Question #40
Mount Kosciuszko, the highest point in Australia, is part of which range?
A. The Great Dividing Range
B. The MacDonnell Ranges
C. The Flinders Ranges
D. The Blue Mountains
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mount Kosciuszko is part of the Snowy Mountains, which are a sub-range of the Great Dividing Range.
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