Mountain Ranges and Passes in Ancient India

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Which mountain range separates the Indus River Valley from the Ganges River Valley?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Vindhya Range

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Satpura Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world and they separate the Indus River Valley from the Ganges River Valley.

Which mountain pass was used by Alexander the Great to invade India?

  1. Khyber Pass

  2. Bolan Pass

  3. Nathula Pass

  4. Zoji La


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass located in Pakistan and it was used by Alexander the Great to invade India in 326 BC.

Which mountain range is known as the 'Roof of the World'?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram Range

  3. Kunlun Mountains

  4. Pamir Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are often referred to as the 'Roof of the World' due to their immense height and the presence of several peaks that are over 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level.

Which mountain pass connects the Kashmir Valley to the Tibetan Plateau?

  1. Zoji La

  2. Rohtang Pass

  3. Baralacha La

  4. Mana Pass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zoji La is a high mountain pass located in the Himalayas and it connects the Kashmir Valley to the Tibetan Plateau.

Which mountain range is known as the 'Western Ghats'?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Vindhya Range

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Satpura Range


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Western Ghats are a mountain range that runs along the western coast of India and they are known for their scenic beauty and biodiversity.

Which mountain pass was used by the Chinese pilgrims to reach India?

  1. Khyber Pass

  2. Bolan Pass

  3. Nathula Pass

  4. Karakoram Pass


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Karakoram Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Karakoram Range and it was used by Chinese pilgrims to reach India during the Tang Dynasty.

Which mountain range is known as the 'Eastern Ghats'?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Vindhya Range

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Satpura Range


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Eastern Ghats are a mountain range that runs along the eastern coast of India and they are known for their scenic beauty and mineral resources.

Which mountain pass connects the Kullu Valley to the Spiti Valley?

  1. Rohtang Pass

  2. Baralacha La

  3. Mana Pass

  4. Kunzum Pass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Himalayas and it connects the Kullu Valley to the Spiti Valley.

Which mountain range is known as the 'Nilgiri Hills'?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Vindhya Range

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Satpura Range


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Nilgiri Hills are a mountain range located in southern India and they are known for their scenic beauty and tea plantations.

Which mountain pass connects the Chenab Valley to the Kashmir Valley?

  1. Banihal Pass

  2. Pir Panjal Pass

  3. Zoji La

  4. Rohtang Pass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banihal Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Himalayas and it connects the Chenab Valley to the Kashmir Valley.

Which mountain range is known as the 'Cardamom Hills'?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Vindhya Range

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Satpura Range


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Cardamom Hills are a mountain range located in southern India and they are known for their scenic beauty and cardamom plantations.

Which mountain pass connects the Sutlej Valley to the Spiti Valley?

  1. Kunzum Pass

  2. Baralacha La

  3. Rohtang Pass

  4. Banihal Pass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kunzum Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Himalayas and it connects the Sutlej Valley to the Spiti Valley.

Which mountain range is known as the 'Anaimalai Hills'?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Vindhya Range

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Satpura Range


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Anaimalai Hills are a mountain range located in southern India and they are known for their scenic beauty and biodiversity.

Which mountain pass connects the Beas Valley to the Kullu Valley?

  1. Rohtang Pass

  2. Baralacha La

  3. Kunzum Pass

  4. Banihal Pass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Himalayas and it connects the Beas Valley to the Kullu Valley.

Which mountain range is known as the 'Shevaroy Hills'?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Vindhya Range

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Satpura Range


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Shevaroy Hills are a mountain range located in southern India and they are known for their scenic beauty and coffee plantations.

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