Which is the longest mountain range on land in the world? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which is the longest mountain range on land in the world?

A. Rockies

B. Andes

C. Alps

D. Himalayas

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Andes Mountains stretch about 7,000 km along the western coast of South America.

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Question #1

Which is the longest mountain range in Europe?

A. Ural

B. Carpathians

C. Alps

D. Scandinavian Mountains

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Ural Mountains are among the longest mountain ranges in Europe.

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Question #2

The Greater Himalayas (or Higher Himalayas) have an average elevation of more than:

A. 5,000 meters

B. 7,000 meters

C. 6,000 meters

D. 4,000 meters

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Greater Himalayas, the northernmost and oldest range, have an average elevation of more than 6,000 meters and are perpetually covered in snow or ice[reference:9].

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Question #3

The Nilgiri Hills are located at the junction of:

A. Aravallis and Vindhyas

B. Vindhyas and Satpuras

C. Satpuras and Western Ghats

D. Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Nilgiri Hills lie where the Western and Eastern Ghats meet.

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