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 one of the following correctly states the location of ‘Cold desert’ of India?

  1. To the north-east of Karakoram Range

  2. To the west of Pir Panjal Range

  3. To the south of Siwalik Range

  4. To the west of Aravail Range
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India's cold desert (Ladakh) is located to the west of the Pir Panjal Range in Jammu and Kashmir. The Pir Panjal range separates the relatively warmer Kashmir Valley from the cold, arid Ladakh region to its east. This area experiences extreme temperature variations and receives very little precipitation, creating cold desert conditions.

Multiple choice

The highest peak in the Western Ghats is

  1. Mullayangiri

  2. Anamudi

  3. Salher

  4. Kemmanagundi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Anamudi in Kerala is the highest peak in the Western Ghats at 2,695 meters (8,842 feet). It's located in the Anaimalai Hills of the Western Ghats range. Other options: Mullayangiri (1,930m) is Karnataka's highest peak but not the highest in entire Western Ghats, Salher (1,567m) is in Maharashtra, and Kemmanagundi (1,434m) is also in Karnataka - both are lower than Anamudi.

Multiple choice

The average height of the middle Himalayas is

  1. 1828 to 3000 m

  2. 2000 to 3500 m

  3. 1500 to 2500 m

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Middle Himalayas (also called Himachal or Lesser Himalayas) have an average elevation range of approximately 1,828 to 3,000 meters (6,000 to 10,000 feet). This range lies between the Siwalik range (outer Himalayas) and the Great Himalayas (Himadri). Other options provide incorrect ranges.

Multiple choice

Nanda Devi is located in

  1. Himachal Himalayas

  2. Uttranchal Himalayas

  3. Nepal Himalayas

  4. Sikkim Himalayas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nanda Devi (7,816m) is located in the Uttarakhand Himalayas (specifically in the Chamoli district). It's the second-highest peak in India after Kangchenjunga. Other options are incorrect: Himachal Himalayas have different peaks like Manimahesh, Nepal Himalayas contain Kangchenjunga and other Nepal peaks, and Sikkim Himalayas contain Kangchenjunga. Note: Uttarakhand was formerly called Uttaranchal.

Multiple choice

India’s Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats meet at the

  1. Cardamom Hills

  2. Annamali Hills

  3. Nilgiri Hills

  4. Palani Hills
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats meet at the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu-Kerala border. The Nilgiri Hills form the junction point where these two major mountain ranges of peninsular India converge, though they don't physically merge in a continuous chain. Cardamom, Annamalai, and Palani Hills are extensions of the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice

The Shivalik Hills are formed by

  1. sedimentation from the greater and middle Himalayas

  2. sedimentation from the rivers

  3. volcanic erruption

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Shivalik Hills are formed by sedimentation (alluvial deposits) brought down by rivers from the Greater and Middle Himalayas. These sedimentary rocks were deposited and then uplifted to form the outermost range of the Himalayas. They consist of conglomerates, sandstones, and siltstones from the Miocene era, not from volcanic activity.

Multiple choice

The Indus and Yamuna originate from

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Himalayan Mountain Range is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia. Himalayan Mountain Range was formed about 70 million years ago. It is about 2400 km long with the shape of an arc. Its width varies between 150-400 km. It has three parallel mountain ranges - Lesser Himalaya, Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalaya. Himalayan mountain range is the father of many highest mountain peaks. About 100 mountain peaks of height greater than 7,200 meters are located here. World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range. Other popular peaks are- Karakoram and Kanchenjunga. The word Himalaya means “home of snow”, because upper portion of this mountain range is always covered with snow. This mountain range is the home of many glaciers and rivers. The glaciers in these mountains are the sources of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Himalaya affects climate of Asia greatly. It is the reason for the heavy rainfall in Terai region. It has a great role in the creation of Gobi Desert. This mountain range is a part of these countries - Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China.

  1. the rivers of the Himalaya

  2. the mountains of the Himalaya

  3. the snow of the Himalaya

  4. the glaciers of the Himalaya
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the passage, "The glaciers of this mountain are the source of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna."

Multiple choice

Which country is not privileged to be a part of the prestigious Himalayan Mountain Range?

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Himalayan Mountain Range is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia. Himalayan Mountain Range was formed about 70 million years ago. It is about 2400 km long with the shape of an arc. Its width varies between 150-400 km. It has three parallel mountain ranges - Lesser Himalaya, Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalaya. Himalayan mountain range is the father of many highest mountain peaks. About 100 mountain peaks of height greater than 7,200 meters are located here. World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range. Other popular peaks are- Karakoram and Kanchenjunga. The word Himalaya means “home of snow”, because upper portion of this mountain range is always covered with snow. This mountain range is the home of many glaciers and rivers. The glaciers in these mountains are the sources of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Himalaya affects climate of Asia greatly. It is the reason for the heavy rainfall in Terai region. It has a great role in the creation of Gobi Desert. This mountain range is a part of these countries - Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China.

  1. China

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Nepal

  4. India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

"The Himalayan Mountain Range is a part of these five countries – Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China."

Multiple choice

Which one of these statements is false?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Himalayan Mountain Range is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia. Himalayan Mountain Range was formed about 70 million years ago. It is about 2400 km long with the shape of an arc. Its width varies between 150-400 km. It has three parallel mountain ranges - Lesser Himalaya, Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalaya. Himalayan mountain range is the father of many highest mountain peaks. About 100 mountain peaks of height greater than 7,200 meters are located here. World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range. Other popular peaks are- Karakoram and Kanchenjunga. The word Himalaya means “home of snow”, because upper portion of this mountain range is always covered with snow. This mountain range is the home of many glaciers and rivers. The glaciers in these mountains are the sources of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Himalaya affects climate of Asia greatly. It is the reason for the heavy rainfall in Terai region. It has a great role in the creation of Gobi Desert. This mountain range is a part of these countries - Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China.

  1. Heavy rainfall in Terai region is due to Himalaya.

  2. The creation of the Gobi Desert is credited to Himalaya.

  3. Himalayan Mountain Range is a part of five countries.

  4. Himalayan Mountain Range is located in the southern border of India.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia."

Multiple choice

Which one is the highest point of Himalayan Mountain Range?

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Himalayan Mountain Range is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia. Himalayan Mountain Range was formed about 70 million years ago. It is about 2400 km long with the shape of an arc. Its width varies between 150-400 km. It has three parallel mountain ranges - Lesser Himalaya, Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalaya. Himalayan mountain range is the father of many highest mountain peaks. About 100 mountain peaks of height greater than 7,200 meters are located here. World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range. Other popular peaks are- Karakoram and Kanchenjunga. The word Himalaya means “home of snow”, because upper portion of this mountain range is always covered with snow. This mountain range is the home of many glaciers and rivers. The glaciers in these mountains are the sources of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Himalaya affects climate of Asia greatly. It is the reason for the heavy rainfall in Terai region. It has a great role in the creation of Gobi Desert. This mountain range is a part of these countries - Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China.

  1. Ganges

  2. Gobi Desert

  3. Mount Everest

  4. Kanchenjunga
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

"World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range."

Multiple choice

The word in the passage which is closest in meaning to 'mass of ice that is formed by constant deposition of snow at one place', is

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Himalayan Mountain Range is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia. Himalayan Mountain Range was formed about 70 million years ago. It is about 2400 km long with the shape of an arc. Its width varies between 150-400 km. It has three parallel mountain ranges - Lesser Himalaya, Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalaya. Himalayan mountain range is the father of many highest mountain peaks. About 100 mountain peaks of height greater than 7,200 meters are located here. World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range. Other popular peaks are- Karakoram and Kanchenjunga. The word Himalaya means “home of snow”, because upper portion of this mountain range is always covered with snow. This mountain range is the home of many glaciers and rivers. The glaciers in these mountains are the sources of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Himalaya affects climate of Asia greatly. It is the reason for the heavy rainfall in Terai region. It has a great role in the creation of Gobi Desert. This mountain range is a part of these countries - Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China.

  1. ice

  2. peak

  3. glacier

  4. snow
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C Correct answer
Explanation

It refers to a mass of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.

Multiple choice

What is the full form of NIM in mountaineering?

  1. Nuclear Instrumentation Module

  2. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering

  3. Nuclear Institute of Mountaineering

  4. National Instrumentation Methods
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nehru Institute of Mountaineering