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

What is the name of the famous mountain peak in the Langtang region of the Himalayas that is known for its challenging climb?

  1. Langtang Lirung

  2. Yala Peak

  3. Dorje Lakpa

  4. Shishapangma
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Langtang Lirung is a famous mountain peak in the Langtang region of the Himalayas that is known for its challenging climb.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a popular trekking route in the Everest region of the Himalayas?

  1. Everest Base Camp Trek

  2. Three Passes Trek

  3. Gokyo Lakes Trek

  4. Annapurna Circuit Trek
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Annapurna Circuit Trek is located in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas, not in the Everest region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the famous mountain pass in the Everest region of the Himalayas that is crossed during the Three Passes Trek?

  1. Kongma La Pass

  2. Cho La Pass

  3. Renjo La Pass

  4. Kala Patthar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kongma La Pass is a famous mountain pass in the Everest region of the Himalayas that is crossed during the Three Passes Trek.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a popular trekking route in the Manaslu region of the Himalayas?

  1. Manaslu Circuit Trek

  2. Tsum Valley Trek

  3. Annapurna Circuit Trek

  4. Everest Base Camp Trek
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Everest Base Camp Trek is located in the Khumbu region of the Himalayas, not in the Manaslu region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the famous mountain peak in the Manaslu region of the Himalayas that is known for its challenging climb?

  1. Manaslu

  2. Himalchuli

  3. Ngadi Chuli

  4. Annapurna I
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Manaslu is a famous mountain peak in the Manaslu region of the Himalayas that is known for its challenging climb.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a popular trekking route in the Kanchenjunga region of the Himalayas?

  1. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

  2. Goechala Trek

  3. Dzongri Trek

  4. Annapurna Circuit Trek
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Annapurna Circuit Trek is located in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas, not in the Kanchenjunga region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the famous mountain pass in the Kanchenjunga region of the Himalayas that is crossed during the Goechala Trek?

  1. Goechala Pass

  2. Dzongri La Pass

  3. Thangsing La Pass

  4. Kala Patthar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Goechala Pass is a famous mountain pass in the Kanchenjunga region of the Himalayas that is crossed during the Goechala Trek.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a popular trekking route in the Dhaulagiri region of the Himalayas?

  1. Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek

  2. French Pass Trek

  3. Annapurna Circuit Trek

  4. Everest Base Camp Trek
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Everest Base Camp Trek is located in the Khumbu region of the Himalayas, not in the Dhaulagiri region.

Multiple choice

Which hill station is known as the 'Queen of the Hills'?

  1. Darjeeling

  2. Shimla

  3. Manali

  4. Nainital
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Darjeeling is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Lesser Himalayas and is known for its tea plantations and scenic views of the Kanchenjunga mountain range. Darjeeling is also known as the 'Queen of the Hills'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in India?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kanchenjunga

  4. Nanda Devi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak in India and the third highest mountain peak in the world. It is located on the border between India and Nepal.

Multiple choice

What is the highest peak in the Satpura Range?

  1. Dhupgarh

  2. Mahadeo Hills

  3. Pachmarhi

  4. Amarkantak
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhupgarh is the highest peak in the Satpura Range, with an elevation of 1,350 meters (4,429 feet).

Multiple choice

What is the average elevation of the Satpura Range?

  1. 500-1,000 meters

  2. 1,000-2,000 meters

  3. 2,000-3,000 meters

  4. 3,000-4,000 meters
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The average elevation of the Satpura Range is 1,000-2,000 meters (3,281-6,562 feet).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major mountain pass located in the Satpura Range?

  1. Bor Ghat

  2. Thal Ghat

  3. Bhor Ghat

  4. Amba Ghat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bor Ghat is a major mountain pass located in the Satpura Range.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major mountain range in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located?

  1. Western Ghats

  2. Eastern Ghats

  3. Himalayas

  4. Aravalli Range
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are a major mountain range in northern India, but they are not located in the region where the early kingdoms of the south were located.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the prominent mountain pass located in the Aravalli Range?

  1. Nathdwara Pass

  2. Abu Road Pass

  3. Deogarh Pass

  4. Bhor Ghat
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Abu Road Pass, also known as Abu Pass, is a significant mountain pass in the Aravalli Range.