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
Which of these is a moderate trekking trail in Bhutan?
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Jomolhari Trek
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Druk Path Trek
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Bumdeling Trek
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Snowman Trek
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Druk Path Trek is a moderate trekking trail in Bhutan that offers stunning views of the Himalayas.
Which of these passes is crossed during the Druk Path Trek?
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Dochula Pass
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Pele La Pass
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Thrumshing La Pass
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Gangkar Puensum Pass
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Dochula Pass is crossed during the Druk Path Trek.
What is the highest elevation reached during the Druk Path Trek?
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3,000 meters
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4,000 meters
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5,000 meters
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6,000 meters
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The highest elevation reached during the Druk Path Trek is approximately 4,000 meters.
Which of these is a moderate trekking trail in Bhutan that offers views of Mount Everest?
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Jomolhari Trek
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Druk Path Trek
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Bumdeling Trek
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Snowman Trek
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Jomolhari Trek offers views of Mount Everest.
Which of these passes is crossed during the Jomolhari Trek?
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Dochula Pass
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Pele La Pass
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Thrumshing La Pass
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Gangkar Puensum Pass
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Thrumshing La Pass is crossed during the Jomolhari Trek.
What is the highest elevation reached during the Jomolhari Trek?
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3,000 meters
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4,000 meters
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5,000 meters
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6,000 meters
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The highest elevation reached during the Jomolhari Trek is approximately 5,000 meters.
Which of these is a moderate trekking trail in Bhutan that passes through the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary?
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Jomolhari Trek
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Druk Path Trek
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Bumdeling Trek
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Snowman Trek
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Bumdeling Trek passes through the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary.
Which of these passes is crossed during the Bumdeling Trek?
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Dochula Pass
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Pele La Pass
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Thrumshing La Pass
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Gangkar Puensum Pass
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Pele La Pass is crossed during the Bumdeling Trek.
What is the highest elevation reached during the Bumdeling Trek?
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3,000 meters
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4,000 meters
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5,000 meters
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6,000 meters
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The highest elevation reached during the Bumdeling Trek is approximately 4,000 meters.
Which of these is a moderate trekking trail in Bhutan that is considered the most challenging?
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Jomolhari Trek
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Druk Path Trek
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Bumdeling Trek
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Snowman Trek
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Snowman Trek is considered the most challenging moderate trekking trail in Bhutan.
Which of these passes is crossed during the Snowman Trek?
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Dochula Pass
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Pele La Pass
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Thrumshing La Pass
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Gangkar Puensum Pass
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Gangkar Puensum Pass is crossed during the Snowman Trek.
What is the highest elevation reached during the Snowman Trek?
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3,000 meters
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4,000 meters
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5,000 meters
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6,000 meters
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The highest elevation reached during the Snowman Trek is approximately 6,000 meters.
Which of the following is the highest mountain range in India?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Vindhya Range
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Aravalli Range
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in India, with Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, located on the border between Nepal and China.
Which of the following mountain passes connects India and China?
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Nathu La
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Lipulekh Pass
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Rohtang Pass
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Zoji La
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Nathu La is a mountain pass located in the Himalayas that connects the Indian state of Sikkim with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Which of the following mountain passes connects India and Pakistan?
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Wagah Border
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Attari-Wagah Border
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Nathu La
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Lipulekh Pass
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Wagah Border, also known as the Attari-Wagah Border, is a land border crossing between India and Pakistan, located in the Punjab region.