Glaciers of India

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Which is the largest glacier in India?

  1. Siachen Glacier

  2. Gangotri Glacier

  3. Rongbuk Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Siachen Glacier is the largest glacier in India and the second longest glacier outside the polar regions, stretching over 76 km in length.

In which mountain range is the Siachen Glacier located?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Siachen Glacier is situated in the Karakoram mountain range, which is part of the greater Himalayas.

What is the approximate length of the Gangotri Glacier?

  1. 18 km

  2. 30 km

  3. 42 km

  4. 56 km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gangotri Glacier, located in the Himalayas, has a length of approximately 30 km.

Which glacier is the source of the Yamuna River?

  1. Gangotri Glacier

  2. Yamunotri Glacier

  3. Siachen Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yamunotri Glacier is the source of the Yamuna River, one of the major rivers in India.

What is the approximate area covered by the Khumbu Glacier?

  1. 12 km²

  2. 18 km²

  3. 24 km²

  4. 30 km²


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Khumbu Glacier, located in the Himalayas, covers an area of approximately 18 km².

Which glacier is known as the 'River of Ice'?

  1. Siachen Glacier

  2. Gangotri Glacier

  3. Rongbuk Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Siachen Glacier is often referred to as the 'River of Ice' due to its vastness and continuous flow.

What is the approximate elevation of the snout of the Gangotri Glacier?

  1. 3,800 m

  2. 4,200 m

  3. 4,600 m

  4. 5,000 m


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The snout of the Gangotri Glacier is located at an elevation of approximately 4,200 m above sea level.

Which glacier is located in the Zanskar Range?

  1. Siachen Glacier

  2. Gangotri Glacier

  3. Drang Drung Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Drang Drung Glacier is situated in the Zanskar Range, a sub-range of the Himalayas.

What is the approximate length of the Rongbuk Glacier?

  1. 12 km

  2. 18 km

  3. 24 km

  4. 30 km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rongbuk Glacier, located in the Himalayas, has a length of approximately 18 km.

Which glacier is the source of the Bhagirathi River?

  1. Gangotri Glacier

  2. Yamunotri Glacier

  3. Siachen Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gangotri Glacier is the source of the Bhagirathi River, which is one of the headstreams of the Ganges River.

What is the approximate area covered by the Siachen Glacier?

  1. 750 km²

  2. 1,000 km²

  3. 1,250 km²

  4. 1,500 km²


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Siachen Glacier covers an area of approximately 750 km², making it one of the largest glaciers outside the polar regions.

Which glacier is located in the Garhwal Himalayas?

  1. Siachen Glacier

  2. Gangotri Glacier

  3. Yamunotri Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gangotri Glacier is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas, a sub-range of the Himalayas.

What is the approximate elevation of the snout of the Siachen Glacier?

  1. 3,600 m

  2. 4,000 m

  3. 4,400 m

  4. 4,800 m


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The snout of the Siachen Glacier is located at an elevation of approximately 4,400 m above sea level.

Which glacier is known as the 'Mother of Glaciers'?

  1. Siachen Glacier

  2. Gangotri Glacier

  3. Rongbuk Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gangotri Glacier is often referred to as the 'Mother of Glaciers' due to its size and importance as the source of the Ganges River.

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