Which mountain range is located in Antarctica? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which mountain range is located in Antarctica?

A. Andes

B. Alps

C. Rockies

D. Transantarctic Mountains

Answer: Option D

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The Transantarctic Mountains divide East and West Antarctica.

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Which of the following is the southernmost and youngest range of the Himalayas?

A. Greater Himalayas

B. Outer Himalayas (Siwalik Range)

C. Trans-Himalayas

D. Lesser Himalayas

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Outer Himalayas (also known as the Siwalik Range) is the southernmost and youngest of the three parallel Himalayan ranges, with an elevation of about 900-1,400 meters[reference:8].

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The second highest peak in the world, K2, is located in which mountain range?

A. Karakoram

B. Pamirs

C. Hindu Kush

D. Himalayas

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
K2 (8,611 meters), the second-highest peak on Earth, is located in the Karakoram Range[reference:19].

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

A. 308

B. 408

C. 608

D. 508

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Western Ghats have 508 bird species[reference:152][reference:153].

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