The Great Himalayan Range

Description: The Great Himalayan Range is one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring mountain ranges on Earth. Stretching for over 2,500 kilometers across Asia, it is home to some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Great Himalayan Range, including its geography, climate, and culture.
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What is the highest peak in the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kangchenjunga

  4. Lhotse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Everest is the highest peak in the Great Himalayan Range, with an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).

Which country has the largest portion of the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Nepal

  2. India

  3. China

  4. Pakistan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepal has the largest portion of the Great Himalayan Range, with approximately 800 kilometers of the range within its borders.

What is the average elevation of the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. 4,000 meters (13,123 feet)

  2. 5,000 meters (16,404 feet)

  3. 6,000 meters (19,685 feet)

  4. 7,000 meters (22,966 feet)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average elevation of the Great Himalayan Range is approximately 5,000 meters (16,404 feet).

Which of the following is not a major river that originates in the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Yangtze


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Yangtze River does not originate in the Great Himalayan Range. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau.

What is the climate like in the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Tropical

  2. Temperate

  3. Continental

  4. Polar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The climate in the Great Himalayan Range is continental, with cold winters and mild summers.

Which of the following is not a major religion practiced in the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Islam

  4. Christianity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Christianity is not a major religion practiced in the Great Himalayan Range.

What is the main occupation of the people living in the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Tourism

  3. Mining

  4. Manufacturing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people living in the Great Himalayan Range.

Which of the following is not a major city located in the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Kathmandu

  2. Lhasa

  3. Shigatse

  4. New Delhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

New Delhi is not located in the Great Himalayan Range. It is located in the northern part of India.

What is the name of the highest mountain pass in the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Khardung La

  2. Pang La

  3. Rohtang Pass

  4. Nathu La


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khardung La is the highest mountain pass in the Great Himalayan Range, with an elevation of 5,359 meters (17,582 feet).

Which of the following is not a major glacier located in the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Gangotri Glacier

  2. Siachen Glacier

  3. Rongbuk Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Siachen Glacier is not located in the Great Himalayan Range. It is located in the Karakoram Range.

What is the name of the largest national park in the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Sagarmatha National Park

  2. Kanchenjunga National Park

  3. Great Himalayan National Park

  4. Manas National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sagarmatha National Park is the largest national park in the Great Himalayan Range, covering an area of 1,148 square kilometers (443 square miles).

Which of the following is not a major trekking route in the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Everest Base Camp Trek

  2. Annapurna Circuit Trek

  3. Langtang Valley Trek

  4. Manaslu Circuit Trek


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manaslu Circuit Trek is not a major trekking route in the Great Himalayan Range.

What is the name of the mountain range that is located to the north of the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Karakoram Range

  2. Kunlun Mountains

  3. Tien Shan Mountains

  4. Altai Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karakoram Range is located to the north of the Great Himalayan Range.

Which of the following is not a major river that flows through the Great Himalayan Range?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Mekong


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mekong River does not flow through the Great Himalayan Range.

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