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 pass is considered the most challenging climb in the Tour de France?

  1. Alpe d'Huez

  2. Mont Ventoux

  3. Col du Tourmalet

  4. Passo dello Stelvio
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mont Ventoux is widely regarded as the most challenging climb in the Tour de France due to its steep gradients and exposed conditions.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is the highest in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, with Mount Everest being the highest peak.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mountain range that separates India from China?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the mountain range that separates India from China.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is located in the northernmost part of Pakistan?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Karakoram is the mountain range located in the northernmost part of Pakistan.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hindu Kush is the mountain range located in the westernmost part of India.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the K2, the second highest peak in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Karakoram is the mountain range that is home to the K2, the second highest peak in the world.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest peak in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the mountain range that is home to the Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest peak in the world.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the mountain range that is home to the Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest peak in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the mountain range that is home to the Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest peak in the world.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the mountain range that is home to the Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the Lhotse, the fourth highest peak in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the mountain range that is home to the Lhotse, the fourth highest peak in the world.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the Cho Oyu, the sixth highest peak in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the mountain range that is home to the Cho Oyu, the sixth highest peak in the world.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the Manaslu, the eighth highest peak in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the mountain range that is home to the Manaslu, the eighth highest peak in the world.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the Annapurna, the tenth highest peak in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the mountain range that is home to the Annapurna, the tenth highest peak in the world.

Multiple choice

Which mountain range is home to the Gasherbrum I, the eleventh highest peak in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Karakoram is the mountain range that is home to the Gasherbrum I, the eleventh highest peak in the world.