Geography

Mountains, Hills, and Trekking Geography

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Mountains, hills, and trekking geography focus on global mountain ranges, high altitude plateaus, and famous hill stations. This includes identifying prominent peaks like Makalu and understanding natural barriers. Such geographical facts are commonly tested in SSC and state exams.

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Mountains, Hills, and Trekking Geography Questions

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest railway line?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Kunlun Mountains

  4. Pamir Mountains
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Explanation

The world's highest railway line is the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, which crosses the Himalayas in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest lake?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Kunlun Mountains

  4. Pamir Mountains
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Explanation

The world's highest lake is Lake Tilicho, which is located in the Himalayas in the Annapurna Conservation Area of Nepal.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest waterfall?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Kunlun Mountains

  4. Pamir Mountains
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Explanation

The world's highest waterfall is Khon Kaen Waterfall, which is located in the Himalayas in the state of Meghalaya, India.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest peak that is entirely within India?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Kunlun Mountains

  4. Pamir Mountains
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Explanation

The world's highest peak that is entirely within India is Kamet, which is located in the Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest peak that is entirely within Pakistan?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Kunlun Mountains

  4. Pamir Mountains
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Explanation

The world's highest peak that is entirely within Pakistan is K2, which is located in the Karakoram mountain range.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest peak that is entirely within China?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Kunlun Mountains

  4. Pamir Mountains
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The world's highest peak that is entirely within China is Kongur Tagh, which is located in the Kunlun Mountains.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest peak that is entirely within Tajikistan?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Kunlun Mountains

  4. Pamir Mountains
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Explanation

The world's highest peak that is entirely within Tajikistan is Ismoil Somoni Peak, which is located in the Pamir Mountains.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest peak that is entirely within Afghanistan?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Kunlun Mountains

  4. Pamir Mountains
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Explanation

The world's highest peak that is entirely within Afghanistan is Noshaq, which is located in the Hindu Kush mountain range.

Multiple choice

Which mountain was the first to be climbed over 8,000 meters?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kangchenjunga

  4. Lhotse
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Explanation

Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, was the first to be climbed over 8,000 meters. It was summitted by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.

Multiple choice

Which Indian mountaineer was the first to climb all 14 eight-thousanders?

  1. Mandip Singh Soin

  2. Nirmal Purja

  3. Anshu Jamsenpa

  4. Arunima Sinha
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Explanation

Nirmal Purja, a Nepali-born British mountaineer, was the first Indian to climb all 14 eight-thousanders in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the majority of eight-thousanders?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Andes

  4. Alps
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Explanation

The Himalayas are home to the majority of eight-thousanders, including Mount Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the highest peak in India?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kangchenjunga

  4. Nanda Devi
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Explanation

Nanda Devi is the highest peak in India, with an elevation of 7,816 meters.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is located in the northern part of India?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Vindhya Range

  4. Aravalli Range
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Explanation

The Himalayas are located in the northern part of India and are home to some of the highest peaks in the world.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is located in the southern part of India?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Vindhya Range

  4. Aravalli Range
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Explanation

The Vindhya Range is located in the southern part of India and is known for its scenic beauty and historical significance.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is located in the western part of India?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Vindhya Range

  4. Aravalli Range
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Explanation

The Aravalli Range is located in the western part of India and is known for its geological formations and historical importance.