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

In Eastern Himalaya, the sub-tropical broad-leaved forests are commonly found between the altitudes ranging from

  1. 500 to 1 metres

  2. 750 to 1 metres

  3. 1 to 2000 metres

  4. 2000 to 2500 metres
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sub-tropical broad-leaved forests in the Eastern Himalayas are typically found at altitudes between 1000 and 2000 meters. These forests are characterized by evergreen species like oaks and chestnuts that thrive in the cool, moist climate of this elevation belt. The option provided contains a typo but correctly identifies the 2000-meter upper limit.

Multiple choice

Rohtang Pass is situated in

  1. Kinnaur

  2. Kullu-Lahaul

  3. Kullu

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

Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass on the eastern end of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys.

Multiple choice

Parbati Glacier is located at

  1. Lahaul and Spiti

  2. Mandi

  3. Kullu

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

The Parbati Glacier is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, feeding the Parbati River.

Multiple choice

Which is a glacier?

  1. Mulkila

  2. Prashar

  3. Kareri

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mulkila is a well-known glacier in the Lahaul and Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which is the highest peak of Himachal?

  1. Reo Purgyil

  2. Gya

  3. Ninjeri

  4. Rangrik Rang

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Reo Purgyil, also known as Leo Pargil, is the highest mountain peak in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located in the Kinnaur district.

Multiple choice

The highest Himalayan peak in India is

  1. K-2

  2. Nandadevi

  3. Kanchenjunga

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak in India, located on the border between India and Nepal.

Multiple choice

The second highest peak in the world is

  1. K-2

  2. Nandadevi

  3. Kanchenjunga

  4. None of these.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

K-2 (Godwin-Austen) is the second highest mountain peak in the world after Mount Everest. It is located in the Karakoram range.

Multiple choice

Baltoro Glacier is located in ___________ range.

  1. Karakoram

  2. Himalayan

  3. Alpes

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Baltoro Glacier is one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions and is situated in the Karakoram mountain range in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Multiple choice

Which mountains are known as Blue Mountains?

  1. Kanchanganga

  2. Himalaya

  3. Himagiri

  4. Nilgiri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Hills literally mean 'blue mountains' in Tamil and Malayalam languages. They get this name from the blue haze that surrounds the mountains when viewed from a distance, caused by the eucalyptus trees and kurinji flowers that bloom in the region.