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

Which mountain range is known as the 'Backbone of England'?
A. Cumbrian Mountains
B. Pennines
C. Grampians
D. Snowdonia
Answer: Option B
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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Question #1
Mount Rainier is in:
A. Rocky Mountains
B. Cascade Range
C. Sierra Nevada
D. Coast Range

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Mount Rainier is in the Cascade Range.

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Question #2
The Aravalli Range is the oldest range of fold mountains in India. It was formed during the:
A. Mesozoic era
B. Cenozoic era
C. Palaeozoic era
D. Precambrian era

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Aravalli Range was formed during the Precambrian era[reference:145], making it the oldest fold mountain range in India[reference:146].

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Question #3
The Eiger is a mountain in which range?
A. The Austrian Alps
B. The Dolomites
C. The French Alps
D. The Bernese Alps

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Eiger is a mountain of the Bernese Alps in Switzerland, famous for its north face.

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