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

How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?

  1. roads for trade routes

  2. consistent water supply

  3. protection from enemies

  4. prevention of earthquakes
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The massive height and rugged terrain of the Himalaya Mountains formed a natural barrier along India's northern border, protecting the subcontinent from foreign invasions. While they also feed major rivers, their primary historical benefit in terms of geography lessons is often cited as military protection.

Multiple choice

In what country is Mt. Everest in?

  1. Nepal

  2. Bhutan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Maldives
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China.

Multiple choice

The highest population concentrations found in East Asia are on the?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Himalayas

  3. Deccan Plateau

  4. Gangetic Plain
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Explanation

The Gangetic Plain is one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in the world due to the river system and agricultural productivity. The other options are either mountainous or arid deserts with low population density.

Multiple choice

Sherpas are best known for their skills as?

  1. Mountaineers

  2. Dancers

  3. Rug Weavers

  4. Tiger Hunters
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sherpas are an ethnic group from the Himalayas, globally renowned for their expertise in high-altitude mountaineering and guiding expeditions on Mount Everest.

Multiple choice

Plateau that makes up most of southern India

  1. Northern Plain

  2. Deccan

  3. Himalayas

  4. Delta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Deccan Plateau is the large triangular plateau that covers most of southern India. The Northern Plain is in the north, and the Himalayas are the mountain range.

Multiple choice

Flat area of land south of the mountains

  1. Northern Plains

  2. Plateau

  3. Subcontinent

  4. Fjord
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Explanation

The Northern Plains are the vast, flat, fertile region located south of the Himalayan mountain range. Plateaus are elevated flat lands, and a subcontinent is a large landmass.

Multiple choice

Mountains located in the east of South Asia

  1. Fuji

  2. Alps

  3. McKinley

  4. Himalayas
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Explanation

The Himalayas are the massive mountain range located in the north and east of South Asia. The Alps are in Europe, and Fuji is in Japan.

Multiple choice

Bangladesh is...

  1. a chain of islands.

  2. mountainous

  3. generally flat low-lying land

  4. both flat and mountainous
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bangladesh is located on a large delta and is characterized by low-lying, flat land that is prone to flooding.

Multiple choice

Pakistan is...

  1. mountainous is the west/north & generally flat to the east

  2. generally low-lying land with no mountains

  3. mountainous is the east & generally flat to the north/west

  4. all mountains with no flat land
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Explanation

Pakistan's geography is defined by the high mountains of the Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges in the north and west, while the eastern and southern regions are characterized by the flat, fertile Indus River plain.

Multiple choice

The word ladakh means:

  1. Silk Route

  2. Ice Age

  3. Mountain Pass County

  4. All of these
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Explanation

The word Ladakh is derived from 'La' meaning mountain pass and 'dakh' meaning land or country, translating to 'Land of Mountain Passes'.