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

Outer Himalayas is known as

  1. Lower Himalayas

  2. Shivalik

  3. Manak

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Outer Himalayas are commonly referred to as the Shivalik range, and historically or locally, they are sometimes associated with names like Manak Parbat or Lower Himalayas, making 'All of these' the most comprehensive answer.

Multiple choice

The altitude of Shimla is

  1. 2205 m

  2. 2305 m

  3. 2405 m

  4. 2505 m
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The elevation of Shimla is generally cited as approximately 2205 meters above sea level. This is a standard geographical fact regarding the capital of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Mount Everest is situated in

  1. Nepal

  2. Tibet

  3. India

  4. Bhutan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mount Everest is located in Nepal, on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China). While the mountain sits on the border, Nepal is the primary answer as it's the sovereign nation where Everest is most associated and accessible from.

Multiple choice

The west of east extension of the Himalayas is from

  1. Indus gorge to Dihang gorge

  2. K-2 to Chomolhari

  3. Nanga Parbat to Numcha Barwa

  4. Rakaposhi to lohit river
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayan mountain range extends from the Nanga Parbat in the west to the Namcha Barwa in the east.

Multiple choice

Aravalli rangers are an example of

  1. Block mountains

  2. Folded mountains

  3. Residual mountains

  4. Volcanic mountains
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Aravalli range is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world, but it is now classified as a residual mountain range due to extensive erosion over millions of years.

Multiple choice

Where exactly is Akasi Chin?

  1. Along the Zaskar Mountains

  2. South of Siachin Glacier

  3. Near lah

  4. The north-east corner of Jammu and Kashmir
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aksai Chin is a disputed territory located in the north-eastern corner of the Ladakh region, which was part of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice

What is Pindari?

  1. A pass

  2. A mountainous range

  3. A river

  4. A Glacier
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Pindari Glacier is a famous glacier located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, known for being a popular trekking destination.