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Major Mountains of India and Their Biotic Significance

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the major mountains of India and their biotic significance.
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Which mountain range is known as the 'Roof of the World'?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas, located in the northern part of India, are often referred to as the 'Roof of the World' due to their immense height and rugged terrain.

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are home to Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, which stands at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).

Which mountain range is known for its rich biodiversity, including the endangered snow leopard?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are renowned for their rich biodiversity, including the endangered snow leopard, which is found in the high-altitude regions of the mountain range.

Which mountain range is home to the world's largest glacier outside the polar regions, the Siachen Glacier?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Karakoram mountain range is home to the Siachen Glacier, which is the world's largest glacier outside the polar regions, with a length of approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles).

Which mountain range is known for its rugged terrain and challenging peaks, attracting mountaineers from around the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Karakoram mountain range is renowned for its rugged terrain and challenging peaks, making it a popular destination for mountaineers seeking adventure and technical climbing.

Which mountain range is home to the ancient Silk Road, a historic trade route connecting East and West?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hindu Kush mountain range was a crucial part of the ancient Silk Road, a network of trade routes that connected East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures.

Which mountain range is known for its unique geological formations, including the towering granite peaks of the Trango Towers?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Karakoram mountain range is famous for its unique geological formations, including the Trango Towers, a series of towering granite peaks that are popular among climbers.

Which mountain range is home to the world's second-highest peak, K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Karakoram mountain range is home to K2, the world's second-highest peak, which stands at an elevation of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).

Which mountain range is known for its rich cultural heritage, including ancient monasteries and pilgrimage sites?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are renowned for their rich cultural heritage, with ancient monasteries, pilgrimage sites, and diverse ethnic communities inhabiting the region.

Which mountain range is home to the endangered Tibetan antelope, also known as the chiru?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kunlun Mountains are home to the endangered Tibetan antelope, also known as the chiru, which is prized for its fine wool.

Which mountain range is known for its unique flora and fauna, including the rare blue poppy?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including the rare blue poppy, which is found in the high-altitude regions of the mountain range.

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest motorable road, the Khardung La Pass?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are home to the Khardung La Pass, the world's highest motorable road, which connects the Nubra Valley to the Shyok Valley in Ladakh.

Which mountain range is known for its rich mineral resources, including copper, gold, and silver?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hindu Kush mountain range is known for its rich mineral resources, including copper, gold, and silver, which have been mined for centuries.

Which mountain range is home to the world's largest concentration of glaciers outside the polar regions?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Karakoram mountain range is home to the world's largest concentration of glaciers outside the polar regions, with over 2,000 glaciers covering an area of approximately 15,000 square kilometers (5,800 square miles).

Which mountain range is known for its unique geological formations, including the Karst topography of the Meghalaya Plateau?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are home to the Meghalaya Plateau, which is known for its unique Karst topography, characterized by caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers.

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