The Satpura Range

Description: The Satpura Range is a mountain range in central India that runs east-west from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. It is the largest mountain range in central India and is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, and elephants.
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What is the highest peak in the Satpura Range?

  1. Dhupgarh

  2. Mahadeo Hills

  3. Pachmarhi

  4. Amarkantak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhupgarh is the highest peak in the Satpura Range, with an elevation of 1,350 meters (4,429 feet).

Which river originates in the Satpura Range?

  1. Narmada

  2. Tapti

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Narmada River originates in the Amarkantak Plateau in the Satpura Range.

Which of the following is not a national park located in the Satpura Range?

  1. Kanha National Park

  2. Pench National Park

  3. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

  4. Bandhavgarh National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the Vindhya Range, not the Satpura Range.

Which of the following is a major city located in the Satpura Range?

  1. Jabalpur

  2. Bhopal

  3. Indore

  4. Nagpur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jabalpur is a major city located in the Satpura Range.

The Satpura Range is primarily composed of which type of rock?

  1. Granite

  2. Basalt

  3. Sandstone

  4. Limestone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Satpura Range is primarily composed of basalt, a type of igneous rock.

Which of the following is a major waterfall located in the Satpura Range?

  1. Dhuandhar Falls

  2. Jog Falls

  3. Shivanasamudra Falls

  4. Hogenakkal Falls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhuandhar Falls is a major waterfall located in the Satpura Range.

What is the average elevation of the Satpura Range?

  1. 500-1,000 meters

  2. 1,000-2,000 meters

  3. 2,000-3,000 meters

  4. 3,000-4,000 meters


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average elevation of the Satpura Range is 1,000-2,000 meters (3,281-6,562 feet).

Which of the following is a major mountain pass located in the Satpura Range?

  1. Bor Ghat

  2. Thal Ghat

  3. Bhor Ghat

  4. Amba Ghat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bor Ghat is a major mountain pass located in the Satpura Range.

The Satpura Range is home to a variety of wildlife, including which of the following?

  1. Tigers

  2. Leopards

  3. Elephants

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Satpura Range is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, and elephants.

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Satpura Range?

  1. Narmada

  2. Tapti

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Narmada River flows through the Satpura Range.

What is the length of the Satpura Range?

  1. 900 kilometers

  2. 1,000 kilometers

  3. 1,100 kilometers

  4. 1,200 kilometers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The length of the Satpura Range is approximately 1,000 kilometers (621 miles).

Which of the following is a major tourist destination located in the Satpura Range?

  1. Pachmarhi

  2. Amarkantak

  3. Kanha National Park

  4. Pench National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pachmarhi is a major tourist destination located in the Satpura Range.

The Satpura Range is located in which state of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Chhattisgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Satpura Range is located primarily in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the following is a major tribe that lives in the Satpura Range?

  1. Gonds

  2. Bhils

  3. Korkus

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gonds, Bhils, and Korkus are major tribes that live in the Satpura Range.

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