Which mountain range is known as the 'Backbone of England'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which mountain range is known as the 'Backbone of England'?

A. Pennines

B. Snowdonia

C. Cumbrian Mountains

D. Grampians

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Pennines are often called the 'Backbone of England' because they form a continuous ridge running through the north of England.

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The Scandes are in:

A. Scandinavia

B. North America

C. Southern Europe

D. Central Asia

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Scandinavian mountains are in Norway and Sweden.

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The Western Ghats are one of the world's ten 'hottest biodiversity hotspots'. How many mammal species are found here?

A. 99

B. 79

C. 139

D. 119

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Which of the following is the highest peak in the Karakoram Range?

A. Gasherbrum I

B. K2

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D. Gasherbrum II

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Correct Answer: Option B

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K2 is the highest peak in the Karakoram at 8,611 meters[reference:137].

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