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Famous Mountain and Hill Stations in India

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Which hill station is known as the "Queen of the Hills"?

  1. Darjeeling

  2. Shimla

  3. Ooty

  4. Mussoorie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Darjeeling is a hill station in West Bengal, India, and is known for its tea plantations, scenic views of the Himalayas, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which hill station is famous for its apple orchards?

  1. Manali

  2. Srinagar

  3. Gulmarg

  4. Shimla


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shimla is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India, and is known for its apple orchards, colonial architecture, and scenic views of the Himalayas.

Which hill station is known for its toy train?

  1. Ooty

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Nainital

  4. Kodaikanal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Darjeeling is a hill station in West Bengal, India, and is known for its toy train, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which hill station is famous for its natural beauty and is often referred to as the "Switzerland of India"?

  1. Gulmarg

  2. Manali

  3. Nainital

  4. Kodaikanal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gulmarg is a hill station in Jammu and Kashmir, India, and is known for its natural beauty, skiing slopes, and is often referred to as the "Switzerland of India".

Which hill station is known for its scenic views of the Himalayas and is a popular destination for trekking and mountaineering?

  1. Manali

  2. Srinagar

  3. Nainital

  4. Mussoorie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manali is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India, and is known for its scenic views of the Himalayas, trekking and mountaineering opportunities, and is a popular destination for adventure sports.

Which hill station is known for its colonial architecture and is a popular destination for honeymooners?

  1. Ooty

  2. Shimla

  3. Nainital

  4. Kodaikanal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shimla is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India, and is known for its colonial architecture, scenic views of the Himalayas, and is a popular destination for honeymooners.

Which hill station is known for its scenic lakes and is often referred to as the "Lake District of India"?

  1. Nainital

  2. Srinagar

  3. Gulmarg

  4. Kodaikanal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nainital is a hill station in Uttarakhand, India, and is known for its scenic lakes, including Naini Lake, and is often referred to as the "Lake District of India".

Which hill station is known for its waterfalls and is a popular destination for nature lovers?

  1. Ooty

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Nainital

  4. Kodaikanal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ooty is a hill station in Tamil Nadu, India, and is known for its waterfalls, including the Pykara Falls and the Catherine Falls, and is a popular destination for nature lovers.

Which hill station is known for its tea plantations and is a popular destination for tea lovers?

  1. Darjeeling

  2. Shimla

  3. Ooty

  4. Mussoorie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Darjeeling is a hill station in West Bengal, India, and is known for its tea plantations, scenic views of the Himalayas, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which hill station is known for its scenic views of the Western Ghats and is a popular destination for birdwatching?

  1. Ooty

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Nainital

  4. Kodaikanal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kodaikanal is a hill station in Tamil Nadu, India, and is known for its scenic views of the Western Ghats, its birdwatching opportunities, and is a popular destination for nature lovers.

Which hill station is known for its colonial architecture and is a popular destination for history buffs?

  1. Ooty

  2. Shimla

  3. Nainital

  4. Mussoorie


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shimla is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India, and is known for its colonial architecture, scenic views of the Himalayas, and is a popular destination for history buffs.

Which hill station is known for its scenic views of the Nilgiri Mountains and is a popular destination for nature lovers?

  1. Ooty

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Nainital

  4. Kodaikanal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ooty is a hill station in Tamil Nadu, India, and is known for its scenic views of the Nilgiri Mountains, its botanical gardens, and is a popular destination for nature lovers.

Which hill station is known for its scenic views of the Pir Panjal Range and is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding?

  1. Gulmarg

  2. Manali

  3. Nainital

  4. Mussoorie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gulmarg is a hill station in Jammu and Kashmir, India, and is known for its scenic views of the Pir Panjal Range, its skiing and snowboarding opportunities, and is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

Which hill station is known for its scenic views of the Kumaon Himalayas and is a popular destination for trekking and mountaineering?

  1. Nainital

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Manali

  4. Mussoorie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nainital is a hill station in Uttarakhand, India, and is known for its scenic views of the Kumaon Himalayas, its lakes, and is a popular destination for trekking and mountaineering.

Which hill station is known for its scenic views of the Shivalik Hills and is a popular destination for nature lovers and birdwatchers?

  1. Mussoorie

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Nainital

  4. Kodaikanal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mussoorie is a hill station in Uttarakhand, India, and is known for its scenic views of the Shivalik Hills, its waterfalls, and is a popular destination for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

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