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 #161
The Western Ghats block rainfall to which region?
A. The coastal plains
B. The Eastern Ghats
C. The Indo-Gangetic plains
D. The Deccan Plateau
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Western Ghats block rainfall to the Deccan Plateau, causing heavy rainfall on the western side and a rain shadow on the eastern side[reference:74][reference:75].
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Question #162
The Western Ghats are believed to have been formed during the break-up of which supercontinent?
A. Laurasia
B. Pangaea
C. Rodinia
D. Gondwana
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Western Ghats are believed to have been formed during the break-up of the supercontinent Gondwana some 150 million years ago[reference:76].
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Question #163
The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is:
A. Kalsubai
B. Dodabetta
C. Guru Shikhar
D. Arma Konda
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Arma Konda at 1,680 meters (5,510 feet) is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats[reference:77][reference:78].
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Question #164
The Eastern Ghats stretch for approximately how many kilometers?
A. 2,000 km
B. 1,500 km
C. 1,200 km
D. 1,750 km
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats stretch for 1,750 km (1,090 miles) along the eastern coast of the Indian peninsula[reference:79][reference:80].
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Question #165
The average elevation of the Eastern Ghats is approximately:
A. 600 meters
B. 900 meters
C. 300 meters
D. 1,200 meters
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The average elevation of the Eastern Ghats is around 600 meters (2,000 feet)[reference:81][reference:82].
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Question #166
The Eastern Ghats meet the Western Ghats at the:
A. Nilgiri Hills
B. Cardamom Hills
C. Palghat Gap
D. Annamalai Hills
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats meet the Western Ghats at the Nilgiri Hills[reference:83].
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Question #167
The Eastern Ghats traverse which of the following states?
A. Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
C. Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
D. Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats traverse Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu[reference:84].
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Question #168
The Eastern Ghats are geologically older than the Himalayas. They were formed in which era?
A. Paleozoic era
B. Mesozoic era
C. Archaeozoic era
D. Cenozoic era
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Geological evidence indicates that the Eastern Ghats were formed during the Archaeozoic era and are very much more ancient than the Himalayas[reference:85][reference:86].
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Question #169
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Eastern Ghats?
A. Ancient geological formations
B. Located along the eastern coast of India
C. Higher average elevation than the Western Ghats
D. Discontinuous chain of mountains
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats have an average elevation of around 600 meters, which is lower than the Western Ghats' average of 1,200 meters. They are a discontinuous chain[reference:87].
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Question #170
The Eastern Ghats cover an area of approximately:
A. 50,000 km²
B. 125,000 km²
C. 75,000 km²
D. 100,000 km²
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Eastern Ghats cover an area of 75,000 km² (29,000 sq mi)[reference:88].
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Question #171
Arma Konda, the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats, is located in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Arma Konda is located in Andhra Pradesh[reference:89].
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Question #172
Which mountain range is the longest above-water mountain range in the world?
A. Great Dividing Range
B. Himalayas
C. Andes
D. Rocky Mountains
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Andes is the world's longest above-water mountain range, about 7,000 km long, stretching through seven South American countries[reference:90].
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Question #173
The highest peak in the Andes is:
A. Aconcagua
B. Mount Everest
C. Kilimanjaro
D. K2
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Andes at about 6,962 meters (22,841 feet)[reference:91].
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Question #174
The Andes stretch through which of the following countries?
A. Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina
B. Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia
C. Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina
D. Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Argentina
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Andes stretch from north to south through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina[reference:92].
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Question #175
The Rocky Mountains are located in which continent?
A. Europe
B. North America
C. Asia
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in North America, extending from Canada to the southwestern United States.
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Question #176
The highest peak in North America is:
A. Mount McKinley (Denali)
B. Mount Elbert
C. Mount Whitney
D. Mount Logan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) in Alaska is the highest peak in North America at 6,190 meters (20,310 feet).
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Question #177
The Alps are located in which continent?
A. Asia
B. South America
C. North America
D. Europe
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Alps are a major mountain range in Europe, extending across several countries including France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria.
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Question #178
The highest peak in the Alps is:
A. Mont Blanc
B. Monte Rosa
C. Matterhorn
D. Grossglockner
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mont Blanc at 4,808 meters (15,774 feet) is the highest peak in the Alps[reference:93].
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Question #179
The Great Dividing Range is located in which country?
A. Brazil
B. United States
C. South Africa
D. Australia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Great Dividing Range is a major mountain range in Australia, running along the eastern coast.
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Question #180
The highest peak in the Great Dividing Range is:
A. Mount Buller
B. Mount Bogong
C. Mount Kosciuszko
D. Mount Townsend
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mount Kosciuszko at 2,228 meters (7,310 feet) is the highest peak in the Great Dividing Range and the highest in Australia.
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