Major Mountain Ranges of India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the major mountain ranges of India. It covers various aspects of these mountain ranges, including their location, highest peaks, and significance.
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Which mountain range is located in the northernmost part of India, separating India from Tibet?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world and are located along the northern border of India, separating it from Tibet.

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

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in the Himalayas, specifically on the border between Nepal and China.

Which mountain range is located in the northwestern part of India, forming a natural boundary between India and Pakistan?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Karakoram mountain range is located in the northwestern part of India and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan.

Which mountain range is located in the northeastern part of India, forming a natural boundary between India and Myanmar?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Patkai Bum mountain range is located in the northeastern part of India and forms a natural boundary between India and Myanmar.

Which mountain range is located in the southern part of India, running along the western coast?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Western Ghats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Western Ghats mountain range is located in the southern part of India, running along the western coast.

Which mountain range is located in the eastern part of India, running along the eastern coast?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Eastern Ghats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eastern Ghats mountain range is located in the eastern part of India, running along the eastern coast.

Which mountain range is located in the central part of India, running from Gujarat to Rajasthan?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Aravalli Range is located in the central part of India, running from Gujarat to Rajasthan.

Which mountain range is home to the Nanda Devi peak, the second highest peak in India?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nanda Devi peak, the second highest peak in India, is located in the Himalayas.

Which mountain range is home to the Kanchenjunga peak, the third highest peak in India?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kanchenjunga peak, the third highest peak in India, is located in the Himalayas.

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

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Siachen Glacier, the largest glacier outside the polar regions, is located in the Karakoram mountain range.

Which mountain range is home to the Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Himalayas.

Which mountain range is home to the Nanda Devi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nanda Devi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Himalayas.

Which mountain range is home to the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Himalayas.

Which mountain range is home to the Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Himalayas.

Which mountain range is home to the Western Ghats World Heritage Site?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Hindu Kush

  4. Western Ghats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Western Ghats World Heritage Site is located in the Western Ghats mountain range.

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