Fri. Sep 26th, 2025

Mountain

  1. Himalayas are considered the youngest mountain range of the world, formed about 50 million years ago due to the collision of Indian and Eurasian plates. Which is the highest peak of this range?

    Options:
    1. Nanda Devi
    2. Mount Everest
    3. Kanchenjunga
    4. Annapurna

    Option: B

  2. The Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri Hills, are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their rich biodiversity. Which state has the longest stretch of Western Ghats?

    Options:
    1. Kerala
    2. Maharashtra
    3. Karnataka
    4. Goa

    Option: C

  3. The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous and older than the Himalayas, mainly composed of Archean rocks. Which river cuts through them forming the gorge near Papikonda hills?

    Options:
    1. Krishna
    2. Godavari
    3. Mahanadi
    4. Kaveri

    Option: B

  4. Aravalli Range is among the oldest fold mountains of the world, extending across Rajasthan to Haryana. Which peak is the highest in this range?

    Options:
    1. Girnar
    2. Guru Shikhar
    3. Dhosi Hill
    4. Abu Hill

    Option: B

  5. The Purvanchal hills are an eastern extension of the Himalayas, curving around the north-east. Which hill range belongs to Purvanchal?

    Options:
    1. Khasi Hills
    2. Jaintia Hills
    3. Patkai Hills
    4. Nilgiri Hills

    Option: C

  6. The Satpura Range lies between the Narmada and Tapi rivers, forming a natural divide. Which famous tiger reserve is located here?

    Options:
    1. Kanha
    2. Bandhavgarh
    3. Pench
    4. Satpura

    Option: D

  7. The Vindhya Range runs parallel to the Narmada River and has historically acted as a divide between North and South India. Which ancient city lies near this range?

    Options:
    1. Ujjain
    2. Prayagraj
    3. Varanasi
    4. Gaya

    Option: A

  8. The Nilgiri Hills are part of the Western Ghats and meet the Eastern Ghats at the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Which is the highest peak of Nilgiris?

    Options:
    1. Dodabetta
    2. Anamudi
    3. Kudremukh
    4. Mahendragiri

    Option: A

  9. Nanda Devi, the second-highest peak in India, is located in the Garhwal Himalayas. In which state is this peak situated?

    Options:
    1. Uttarakhand
    2. Himachal Pradesh
    3. Sikkim
    4. Arunachal Pradesh

    Option: A

  10. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, is revered as a sacred mountain. In which state of India is it located?

    Options:
    1. Sikkim
    2. Uttarakhand
    3. Himachal Pradesh
    4. Jammu and Kashmir

    Option: A

  11. The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges running from west to east. Which among these is the innermost range?

    Options:
    1. Himadri
    2. Himachal
    3. Shiwalik
    4. Trans-Himalaya

    Option: A

  12. Mount Anamudi, the highest peak in South India, lies in the Western Ghats. In which state is it located?

    Options:
    1. Tamil Nadu
    2. Kerala
    3. Karnataka
    4. Andhra Pradesh

    Option: B

  13. Guru Shikhar, the highest peak of the Aravalli Range, is famous for its temple and observatory. In which district of Rajasthan is it found?

    Options:
    1. Jaipur
    2. Sirohi
    3. Udaipur
    4. Ajmer

    Option: B

  14. The Karakoram Pass, once a part of the ancient Silk Route, connects India with which country?

    Options:
    1. Pakistan
    2. China
    3. Afghanistan
    4. Nepal

    Option: B

  15. Shiwalik Hills, the outermost Himalayas, are known for their tectonic origin and rich fossil beds. They are mostly composed of which rocks?

    Options:
    1. Igneous
    2. Sedimentary
    3. Metamorphic
    4. Volcanic

    Option: B

  16. The Dhauladhar Range forms the southern branch of the main Outer Himalayas. Which popular hill station lies here?

    Options:
    1. Shimla
    2. Manali
    3. Dharamshala
    4. Mussoorie

    Option: C

  17. Cardamom Hills, part of the Western Ghats, are famous for spice cultivation. These hills are located in which state?

    Options:
    1. Kerala
    2. Karnataka
    3. Tamil Nadu
    4. Goa

    Option: A

  18. The Patkai Hills, forming a boundary with Myanmar, are covered with dense forests and rainfall. Which of these belongs to the Patkai range?

    Options:
    1. Lushai Hills
    2. Naga Hills
    3. Khasi Hills
    4. Mizo Hills

    Option: B

  19. The Mahendragiri Hills are mentioned in the Ramayana and are located in which Indian state?

    Options:
    1. Odisha
    2. Chhattisgarh
    3. Andhra Pradesh
    4. Telangana

    Option: A

  20. The Ladakh Range, lying to the north of the Indus Valley, is known for barren landscape and cold desert climate. Which plateau lies here?

    Options:
    1. Ladakh Plateau
    2. Deccan Plateau
    3. Malwa Plateau
    4. Shillong Plateau

    Option: A