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

What is the name of the bridge that holds the record for being the highest railway bridge in the world?

  1. Chenab Bridge

  2. Atal Setu

  3. Bogibeel Bridge

  4. Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
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Explanation

The Chenab Bridge, located in Jammu and Kashmir, is the world's highest railway bridge, standing at an awe-inspiring height of 359 meters above the Chenab River.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the tea variety that is grown in the Munnar Hills of Kerala?

  1. Darjeeling Tea

  2. Assam Tea

  3. Nilgiri Tea

  4. Munnar Tea
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Explanation

Munnar Tea is a type of black tea that is grown in the Munnar Hills of Kerala, India. It is known for its distinctive flavor and aroma.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Dhauladhar Range?

  1. Hanuman Tibba

  2. Indrasan

  3. Bhagirathi II

  4. Kinner Kailash
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Hanuman Tibba is the highest peak in the Dhauladhar Range, with an elevation of 6,220 meters (20,407 feet).

Multiple choice

Which of the following passes connects the Kullu Valley to the Lahaul and Spiti Valley?

  1. Rohtang Pass

  2. Baralacha Pass

  3. Kunzum Pass

  4. Shipki La
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Explanation

The Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass that connects the Kullu Valley to the Lahaul and Spiti Valley.

Multiple choice

Which of the following national parks is located in the Dhauladhar Range?

  1. Great Himalayan National Park

  2. Pin Valley National Park

  3. Kullu Valley National Park

  4. Inderkilla National Park
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Explanation

The Great Himalayan National Park is a national park located in the Dhauladhar Range and is home to a variety of flora and fauna.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous ski resort in the Dhauladhar Range?

  1. Solang Valley

  2. Manali

  3. Rohtang Pass

  4. Kullu Valley
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Explanation

Solang Valley is a popular ski resort located in the Dhauladhar Range and is known for its scenic beauty and challenging ski slopes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous lake in the Dhauladhar Range?

  1. Pangong Tso

  2. Tsomgo Lake

  3. Dal Lake

  4. Rohtang Lake
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Explanation

Rohtang Lake is a famous lake in the Dhauladhar Range and is located at the Rohtang Pass.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous glacier in the Dhauladhar Range?

  1. Gangotri Glacier

  2. Siachen Glacier

  3. Batura Glacier

  4. Kullu Glacier
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Explanation

Kullu Glacier is a famous glacier in the Dhauladhar Range and is located in the Kullu Valley.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous peak in the Dhauladhar Range?

  1. Nanda Devi

  2. Kamet

  3. Mount Everest

  4. Indrasan
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Explanation

Indrasan is a famous peak in the Dhauladhar Range and is located in the Kullu Valley.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous valley in the Dhauladhar Range?

  1. Kullu Valley

  2. Lahaul and Spiti Valley

  3. Kangra Valley

  4. Chamba Valley
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Explanation

Kullu Valley is a famous valley in the Dhauladhar Range and is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication (GI) for a type of rice grown in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand?

  1. Basmati

  2. Jeerakshala

  3. Kala Namak

  4. Darjeeling Tea
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Explanation

Jeerakshala is a type of aromatic rice known for its cumin-like flavor, grown in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand.

Multiple choice

Which is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Mahendragiri

  2. Arma Konda

  3. Deomali

  4. Singalila
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Explanation

Arma Konda is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats, with an elevation of 1,680 meters.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major tourist destination in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Araku Valley

  2. Horsley Hills

  3. Lambasingi

  4. All of the above
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Araku Valley, Horsley Hills, and Lambasingi are all major tourist destinations in the Eastern Ghats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major mountain range located near the Thar Desert?

  1. Aravalli Range

  2. Himalayas

  3. Vindhya Range

  4. Satpura Range
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Explanation

The Aravalli Range is the major mountain range located near the Thar Desert.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a popular mountain station in India?

  1. Shimla

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Ooty

  4. Goa
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Explanation

Goa is a coastal state in India, known for its beaches and nightlife, not a mountain station.