Geography
Mountains, Hills, and Trekking Geography
2,300 Questions
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
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Kalimpong with Lhasa
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Shimla with Gantok
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Leh with Lhasa
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Gantok with Gynaste
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Daman
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Dalhousie
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Dadra
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Darjeeling
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Darjeeling is a world-famous hill station in West Bengal, known globally for its distinctive tea gardens. The tea grown here is called the 'Champagne of Teas' due to its unique flavor. The other options are either not hill stations or are located in northern/western India.
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Kanchenjunga
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Kosciusko
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Kilimanjaro
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K2
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Kanchenjunga (8,586m) is the highest mountain peak entirely within India, located on the India-Nepal border in Sikkim. It is the third-highest peak in the world. K2 is higher but lies in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which is excluded in the question. Kilimanjaro is in Africa and Kosciusko is in Australia.
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Himalayas
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Everest
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Andes
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Kanchenjunga
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Andes is the longest continental mountain range on Earth, stretching approximately 7,000 km (4,300 miles) along South America's western edge. The Himalayas is the highest mountain range (home to Mount Everest) but covers a smaller geographical area. Everest and Kanchenjunga are individual peaks, not mountain ranges.
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Qogir (K2)
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Kangchenjunga
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Lhotse
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Makalu
A
Correct answer
Explanation
K2 (Qogir) is the second-highest mountain in the world at 8,611 meters, making it the tallest among these four options. Kangchenjunga (8,586m) is third-highest, Lhotse (8,516m) is fourth, and Makalu (8,485m) is fifth. Mount Everest is the highest overall but is not listed.
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Himalay
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Vindhya
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Kishkinda
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Aravalli
C
Correct answer
Explanation
According to the Ramayana, Ram met Sugreev and Hanuman at Kishkindha (specifically on Mount Rishyamukha within the Kishkindha region). This is where Ram formed his alliance with Sugreev, who became a crucial ally in the search for Sita and the battle against Ravan.
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Raffles Place
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Orchard Road
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Bukit Timah
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Jurong Island
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Raffles Place
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Orchard Road
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Bukit Timah
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Jurong Island
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Bukit Timah Hill is the highest natural point in Singapore at 164 meters. Raffles Place and Orchard Road are commercial areas, while Jurong Island is an industrial island.
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Aravalli
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Nilgiri
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Vindhya
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Sahyadri
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Nilgiri Hills in South India are literally called the Blue Mountains due to the blue haze they appear to have from a distance, caused by the vast Strobilanthes kunthianus flowers (Neelakurinji) that bloom once every 12 years. The name comes from Sanskrit 'Nil' (blue) and 'Giri' (mountain). Aravalli, Vindhya, and Sahyadri (Western Ghats) are other mountain ranges without this specific epithet.
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Black Mountains
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Brecknockshire
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Ben Nevis
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Wales
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Ben Nevis in the Scottish Highlands is the highest mountain in Great Britain at 1,345 meters (4,411 feet). The Black Mountains (option A) are in Wales but are not the highest, Brecknockshire (option B) is a region not a peak, and Wales (option D) is a country containing mountains but not itself a mountain.
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Sikkim
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Uttaranchal
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Himachal Pradesh
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Jammu & Kashmir
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Kangchenjunga (spelled Kanchenjunga in the question), the third highest peak in the world and highest peak of India, is located in Sikkim. It stands at 8,586 meters and lies on the border between India and Nepal, with the Indian side falling entirely within Sikkim state.
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Nilgiris
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Sahyadris
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Cardamon Hills
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Annamalai
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Western Ghats range in Maharashtra is locally known as the Sahyadris. This name specifically refers to the Maharashtra section of the Western Ghats. The Nilgiris are in Tamil Nadu-Kerala border, Cardamom Hills are in Kerala, and Annamalai range is in Tamil Nadu.
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Leipzig
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Jupiter
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Moon
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Sttutgart
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Leibnitz Mountain Range is located on the Moon, near the lunar south pole. It is named after Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, the German mathematician. Leipzig and Stuttgart are cities in Germany, while Jupiter is a planet.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The second-highest mountain in the world is K2 (Godwin-Austen) at 8,611 meters, located on the China-Pakistan border in the Karakoram range. The highest mountain, Everest, is on the Nepal-China border. Therefore, K2 is not in India.
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Himalyas
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Nilgiris
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Aravallis
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Vindhyas
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Aravalli Range is the oldest mountain range in India, dating back approximately 350-800 million years. It extends across Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Gujarat.