Which mountain range is the longest above-water mountain range in the world? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which mountain range is the longest above-water mountain range in the world?

A. Andes

B. Himalayas

C. Rocky Mountains

D. Great Dividing Range

Answer: Option A

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The Andes is the world's longest above-water mountain range, about 7,000 km long, stretching through seven South American countries[reference:90].

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The Naga Hills are part of which mountain system?

A. The Eastern Ghats

B. The Himalayas

C. The Western Ghats

D. The Arakan Yoma (Purvanchal)

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Naga Hills are part of the Purvanchal range, which extends along the India-Myanmar border.

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Question #2

The Eastern Ghats have several peaks. Which of the following is NOT a peak in the Eastern Ghats?

A. Arma Konda

B. Bhairavi Konda

C. Gundla Brahmeswaram

D. Kalsubai

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kalsubai is the highest peak in the Western Ghats, not the Eastern Ghats. Arma Konda, Bhairavi Konda, and Gundla Brahmeswaram are peaks in the Eastern Ghats[reference:159].

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Question #3

Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in the world?

A. Aravalli

B. Appalachians

C. Urals

D. Himalayas

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, estimated to be more than 2 billion years old[reference:183].

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