The Andes are the world's longest mountain range. In which continent are they? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Andes are the world's longest mountain range. In which continent are they?
A. South America
B. North America
C. Asia
D. Africa
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Andes run along the western edge of South America.
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Question #1
Which continent has the Himalayas?
A. Europe
B. Africa
C. Asia
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Himalayas are located in Asia, spanning India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
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Question #2
The Andes stretch through which of the following countries?
A. Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Argentina
B. Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia
C. Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina
D. Mexico, Peru, Chile, 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 #3
The Western Ghats are not true mountains but are the:
A. Fold mountains of the Deccan Plateau
B. Faulted edge of the Deccan Plateau
C. Residual mountains of the Deccan Plateau
D. Volcanic edge of the Deccan Plateau
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Western Ghats are not true mountains, but are the faulted edge of the Deccan Plateau[reference:73].
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