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 mountain range is located in the western part of India and is known for its scenic beauty and hill stations?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Aravalli Range
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Vindhya Range
C
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Explanation
The Aravalli Range, located in the western part of India, is known for its scenic beauty and hill stations, such as Mount Abu and Kumbhalgarh.
Which mountain range is located in the southern part of India and is known for its rugged terrain and dense forests?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Nilgiri Hills
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Eastern Ghats
C
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Explanation
The Nilgiri Hills, located in the southern part of India, are known for their rugged terrain, dense forests, and tea plantations.
Which mountain range is located in the eastern part of India and is known for its rich mineral resources?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Chhota Nagpur Plateau
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Eastern Ghats
C
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Explanation
The Chhota Nagpur Plateau, located in the eastern part of India, is known for its rich mineral resources, including coal, iron ore, and copper.
Which mountain range is located in the central part of India and is known for its ancient cave paintings?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Satpura Range
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Vindhya Range
D
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Explanation
The Vindhya Range, located in the central part of India, is known for its ancient cave paintings, such as those found in the Bhimbetka rock shelters.
Which mountain range is located in the northwestern part of India and is known for its desert landscape?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Aravalli Range
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Thar Desert
D
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Explanation
The Thar Desert, located in the northwestern part of India, is known for its desert landscape and is home to unique wildlife species.
Which mountain range is located in the northeastern part of India and is known for its lush green valleys and tea plantations?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Patkai Bum
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Shillong Plateau
D
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Explanation
The Shillong Plateau, located in the northeastern part of India, is known for its lush green valleys, tea plantations, and waterfalls.
Which mountain range is located in the southern part of India and is known for its scenic beauty and hill stations?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Nilgiri Hills
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Western Ghats
D
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Explanation
The Western Ghats, located in the southern part of India, are known for their scenic beauty, hill stations, and biodiversity.
Which mountain range is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is known for its dense forests and rich marine life?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Arakan Yoma
C
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Explanation
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal, are known for their dense forests, rich marine life, and unique tribal cultures.
Which mountain range is known as the 'Roof of the World'?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Kunlun Mountains
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Pamir Mountains
A
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Explanation
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, and are often referred to as the 'Roof of the World'.
Which mountain peak is the highest in India?
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Mount Everest
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K2
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Kanchenjunga
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Nanga Parbat
A
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Explanation
Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world, and is located on the border between Nepal and China. It is also the highest peak in India.
Which mountain range is home to the Nanda Devi and Kamet peaks?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Kunlun Mountains
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Pamir Mountains
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Nanda Devi and Kamet peaks are both located in the Himalayas, in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
Which mountain range is home to the Siachen Glacier, the world's highest glacier?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Kunlun Mountains
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Pamir Mountains
B
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Explanation
The Siachen Glacier is located in the Karakoram mountain range, in the disputed territory of Kashmir.
Which mountain range is home to the Deosai Plains, the world's second highest plateau?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Kunlun Mountains
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Pamir Mountains
B
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Explanation
The Deosai Plains are located in the Karakoram mountain range, in the disputed territory of Kashmir.
Which mountain range is home to the world's largest concentration of glaciers outside the polar regions?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Kunlun Mountains
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Pamir Mountains
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Himalayas are home to the world's largest concentration of glaciers outside the polar regions, with over 15,000 glaciers.
Which mountain range is home to the world's highest motorable road?
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Himalayas
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Karakoram
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Kunlun Mountains
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Pamir Mountains
A
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Explanation
The world's highest motorable road is the Manali-Leh Highway, which crosses the Himalayas in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.