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
Which of the following is a sacred mountain in Nepal?
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Mount Everest
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Mount Kilimanjaro
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Mount Sinai
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Annapurna
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Explanation
Annapurna is a sacred mountain in Nepal and is considered to be the abode of the gods.
Which of the following is a sacred mountain in Sri Lanka?
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Adam's Peak
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Mount Everest
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Mount Kilimanjaro
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Mount Sinai
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Explanation
Adam's Peak is a sacred mountain in Sri Lanka and is considered to be the place where Adam first set foot on Earth.
What is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?
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Anamudi
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Kalsubai
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Mullayanagiri
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Doddabetta
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Explanation
Anamudi, located in Kerala, is the highest peak in the Western Ghats, with an elevation of 2,695 meters (8,842 feet).
What is the name of the gap in the Western Ghats that allows the Palghat Pass to connect Kerala and Tamil Nadu?
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Thane Pass
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Bhor Ghat
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Amboli Ghat
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Palakkad Gap
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Explanation
The Palakkad Gap is a low mountain pass in the Western Ghats that connects the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
What is the name of the famous hill station located in the Western Ghats?
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Ooty
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Munnar
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Kodaikanal
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Mahabaleshwar
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Ooty, Munnar, Kodaikanal, and Mahabaleshwar are all famous hill stations located in the Western Ghats.
Which mountain range is the longest in the world?
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Himalayas
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Andes
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Rocky Mountains
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Alps
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Explanation
The Andes mountain range is the longest in the world, stretching for over 7,000 kilometers along the western coast of South America.
What is the highest mountain in the world?
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Mount Everest
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K2
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Kangchenjunga
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Lhotse
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Explanation
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, with a peak elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level.
Which mountain range is home to the Matterhorn?
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Alps
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Pyrenees
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Carpathians
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Caucasus
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Explanation
The Matterhorn is a mountain in the Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy.
Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in Africa?
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Atlas Mountains
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Drakensberg Mountains
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Ethiopian Highlands
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Ruwenzori Mountains
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Explanation
The Ethiopian Highlands are home to the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a peak elevation of 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level.
Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in Australia?
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Great Dividing Range
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Snowy Mountains
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Blue Mountains
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Grampians
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Explanation
The Snowy Mountains are home to the highest peak in Australia, Mount Kosciuszko, which has a peak elevation of 2,228 meters (7,310 feet) above sea level.
What is the name of the highest mountain in New Zealand?
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Mount Cook
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Mount Aspiring
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Mount Ruapehu
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Mount Taranaki
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Explanation
Mount Cook, also known as Aoraki, is the highest mountain in New Zealand, with a peak elevation of 3,724 meters (12,218 feet) above sea level.
Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in South America?
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Andes
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Patagonian Andes
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Central Andes
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Northern Andes
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Explanation
The Andes mountain range is home to the highest peak in South America, Aconcagua, which has a peak elevation of 6,961 meters (22,838 feet) above sea level.
What is the name of the highest mountain in Europe?
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Mont Blanc
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Matterhorn
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Eiger
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Jungfrau
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Explanation
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in Europe, with a peak elevation of 4,808 meters (15,774 feet) above sea level.
Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in Asia?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Kunlun Mountains
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Tien Shan
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Explanation
The Himalayas mountain range is home to the highest peak in Asia, Mount Everest, which has a peak elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level.
Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in Africa?
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Atlas Mountains
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Drakensberg Mountains
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Ethiopian Highlands
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Ruwenzori Mountains
C
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Explanation
The Ethiopian Highlands are home to the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a peak elevation of 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level.