The Himalayas: Majestic Mountains and Sacred Peaks

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Which of the following is the highest peak in the Himalayas?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kanchenjunga

  4. Makalu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Everest, with a peak elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet), is the highest mountain above sea level in the world.

The Himalayas are located in which countries?

  1. India

  2. Nepal

  3. China

  4. Pakistan

  5. Bhutan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Himalayas stretch across several countries, including India, Nepal, China, Pakistan, and Bhutan.

Which of the following rivers originates in the Himalayas?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Yangtze

  5. Mekong


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Himalayas are the source of several major rivers, including the Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, Yangtze, and Mekong.

What is the approximate length of the Himalayan mountain range?

  1. 1,500 km

  2. 2,500 km

  3. 3,500 km

  4. 4,500 km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Himalayas stretch for approximately 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) across Asia.

Which of the following is a sacred mountain in the Himalayas?

  1. Mount Kailash

  2. Mount Kanchenjunga

  3. Mount Makalu

  4. Mount Dhaulagiri

  5. Mount Annapurna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Kailash is considered a sacred mountain in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon, and is a popular pilgrimage site.

The Himalayas are home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. Which of the following animals is found in the Himalayas?

  1. Snow leopard

  2. Red panda

  3. Himalayan black bear

  4. Takin

  5. Golden eagle


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Himalayas are home to a diverse range of wildlife, including the snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan black bear, takin, and golden eagle.

Which of the following is a popular trekking route in the Himalayas?

  1. Everest Base Camp Trek

  2. Annapurna Circuit Trek

  3. Langtang Valley Trek

  4. Manaslu Circuit Trek

  5. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Himalayas offer a variety of trekking routes, including the Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, and Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.

The Himalayas are a major source of water for the region. Which of the following countries relies heavily on the water from the Himalayas?

  1. India

  2. Nepal

  3. China

  4. Pakistan

  5. Bangladesh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Himalayas provide water to several countries in the region, including India, Nepal, China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Which of the following is a major environmental concern in the Himalayas?

  1. Climate change

  2. Deforestation

  3. Pollution

  4. Overgrazing

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Himalayas face several environmental challenges, including climate change, deforestation, pollution, and overgrazing.

Which of the following is a major conservation effort in the Himalayas?

  1. The Snow Leopard Trust

  2. The Red Panda Network

  3. The Himalayan Trust

  4. The World Wildlife Fund

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Several organizations are working to conserve the Himalayas, including The Snow Leopard Trust, The Red Panda Network, The Himalayan Trust, and The World Wildlife Fund.

Which of the following is a major cultural festival celebrated in the Himalayas?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dashain

  4. Tihar

  5. Losar


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Himalayas are home to a variety of cultural festivals, including Diwali, Holi, Dashain, Tihar, and Losar.

Which of the following is a major pilgrimage site in the Himalayas?

  1. Amarnath Cave

  2. Vaishno Devi Temple

  3. Kedarnath Temple

  4. Badrinath Temple

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Himalayas are home to several major pilgrimage sites, including Amarnath Cave, Vaishno Devi Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple.

Which of the following is a major mountain pass in the Himalayas?

  1. Khardung La

  2. Rohtang Pass

  3. Zoji La

  4. Nathu La

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Himalayas are home to several major mountain passes, including Khardung La, Rohtang Pass, Zoji La, and Nathu La.

Which of the following is a major glacier in the Himalayas?

  1. Siachen Glacier

  2. Gangotri Glacier

  3. Yamunotri Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Himalayas are home to several major glaciers, including Siachen Glacier, Gangotri Glacier, Yamunotri Glacier, and Khumbu Glacier.

Which of the following is a major national park in the Himalayas?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Manas National Park

  4. Nanda Devi National Park

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Himalayas are home to several major national parks, including Jim Corbett National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, and Nanda Devi National Park.

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