Mountain Ranges of India Practice Questions
20 free Mountain Ranges of India practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which mountain range is the oldest fold mountain system in India?
- A Himalayan Range
- B Aravalli Range
- C Vindhya Range
- D Satpura Range
Correct answer: Aravalli Range
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world, dating back to the Proterozoic era. It stretches across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi, with Guru Shikhar as its highest peak.
What is the highest peak of the Satpura Range?
- A Dhupgarh
- B Mahendragiri
- C Doddabetta
- D Anamudi
Correct answer: Dhupgarh
Dhupgarh, located in the Pachmarhi region of Madhya Pradesh, is the highest point of the Satpura Range at 1,350 meters. The Satpura Range is a series of seven mountains running between the Narmada and Tapi rivers.
The Zaskar, Ladakh, and Karakoram ranges are part of which geographical division?
- A Greater Himalayas
- B Lesser Himalayas
- C Trans-Himalayas
- D Outer Himalayas
Correct answer: Trans-Himalayas
The Trans-Himalayan region lies north of the Great Himalayan range and consists of the Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, and Kailash ranges. This region is critical for its high-altitude passes and massive glaciers like Siachen.
Which mountain pass connects Srinagar to Leh?
- A Nathu La
- B Zoji La
- C Shipki La
- D Bum La
Correct answer: Zoji La
Zoji La is a high mountain pass in the Himalayas at an altitude of approximately 3,528 meters, providing a vital link between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. It is known for being one of the most dangerous and strategic passes in India.
The Western Ghats are locally known as 'Sahyadri' in which of the following states?
- A Tamil Nadu
- B Kerala
- C Maharashtra
- D Karnataka
Correct answer: Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, the Western Ghats are predominantly referred to as the Sahyadri Range. These mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the eight hottest hotspots of biological diversity in the world.
Which peak is the highest point in the Western Ghats and South India?
- A Kalsubai
- B Chembra
- C Anamudi
- D Doddabetta
Correct answer: Anamudi
Anamudi, located in the Eravikulam National Park in Kerala, stands at 2,695 meters, making it the highest peak in South India. It is situated at the junction of the Anaimalai, Palani, and Cardamom hills.
Which mountain range acts as a water divide between the Ganga river system and the rivers of Peninsular India?
- A Vindhya
- B Aravalli
- C Satpura
- D Western Ghats
Correct answer: Vindhya
The Vindhya Range serves as a major geographical barrier and water divide in central India, separating the Indo-Gangetic plain from the Deccan Plateau. It gives rise to several northward-flowing tributaries of the Yamuna and Ganga.
The Cardamom Hills are a southward continuation of which mountain system?
- A Western Ghats
- B Eastern Ghats
- C Satpura Range
- D Vindhya Range
Correct answer: Western Ghats
The Cardamom Hills are part of the southern Western Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They are named after the spice cardamom, which is grown extensively in the cool, high-altitude climate of the region.
Which of the following mountain ranges is NOT part of the Purvanchal (Eastern Hills)?
- A Patkai Bum
- B Naga Hills
- C Mizo Hills
- D Pir Panjal
Correct answer: Pir Panjal
Pir Panjal is a part of the Lesser Himalayas located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Patkai Bum, Naga Hills, and Mizo Hills are all part of the Purvanchal range along India's eastern border.
The Palghat Gap connects which two states?
- A Maharashtra and Gujarat
- B Karnataka and Kerala
- C Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
- D Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Correct answer: Tamil Nadu and Kerala
The Palghat Gap is a major break in the Western Ghats between the Nilgiri Hills to the north and the Anaimalai Hills to the south. It serves as a vital trade and transport corridor between Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad in Kerala.
In which state are the Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills located?
- A Assam
- B Meghalaya
- C Manipur
- D Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer: Meghalaya
The Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills are located in the Meghalaya Plateau. These hills are famous for receiving some of the highest rainfall in the world, particularly at Mawsynram and Cherrapunji.
Which mountain range is known as the 'Outer Himalayas'?
- A Himadri
- B Himachal
- C Shiwalik
- D Karakoram
Correct answer: Shiwalik
The Shiwalik range is the southernmost and youngest longitudinal range of the Himalayas. They are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges located further north.
Where do the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet?
- A Anaimalai Hills
- B Cardamom Hills
- C Nilgiri Hills
- D Palani Hills
Correct answer: Nilgiri Hills
The Nilgiri Hills, or the 'Blue Mountains,' form the junction where the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats converge. The highest peak in this range is Doddabetta.
The world-famous 'Valley of Flowers' is located in which Himalayan range?
- A Kumaon Himalayas
- B Punjab Himalayas
- C Nepal Himalayas
- D Assam Himalayas
Correct answer: Kumaon Himalayas
The Valley of Flowers is a national park located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, which falls under the Kumaon (or Garhwal) Himalayas. It is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and diverse flora.
Which peak is known as 'Sagarmatha' in Nepal and 'Chomolungma' in Tibet?
- A Kangchenjunga
- B Mount Everest
- C Nanga Parbat
- D Nanda Devi
Correct answer: Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. Its local names, Sagarmatha (Forehead of the Sky) and Chomolungma (Mother Goddess of the World), reflect its cultural significance in Nepal and Tibet respectively.
What is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?
- A Mahendragiri
- B Jindhagada
- C Malayagiri
- D Arma Konda
Correct answer: Jindhagada
Jindhagada Peak, located in the Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh, is considered the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats at 1,690 meters. Older texts often cite Mahendragiri, but modern surveys have identified Jindhagada as taller.
The Barail Range is found in which Indian state, acting as a link between the Meghalaya Plateau and Purvanchal?
- A Nagaland
- B Assam
- C Sikkim
- D Tripura
Correct answer: Assam
The Barail Range is a significant mountain range in Assam that separates the Brahmaputra valley from the Barak valley. It connects the hilly regions of Nagaland with the Meghalaya plateau.
Which of the following is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range?
- A Taragarh Hill
- B Kumbhalgarh
- C Guru Shikhar
- D Achalgarh
Correct answer: Guru Shikhar
Guru Shikhar, located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, is the highest point of the Aravalli Range at 1,722 meters. It is home to the Mount Abu Observatory and several ancient temples.
The Kanchenjunga peak, the third highest in the world, is located on the border of India and which country?
- A Bhutan
- B China
- C Nepal
- D Myanmar
Correct answer: Nepal
Kanchenjunga is situated on the boundary between Sikkim (India) and eastern Nepal. It is the highest peak in India and is revered as a sacred mountain by the people of Sikkim.
The 'Malwa Plateau' is bounded to the south by which mountain range?
- A Aravalli
- B Vindhya
- C Satpura
- D Ajanta
Correct answer: Vindhya
The Malwa Plateau is located in central India, with the Aravalli Range to the northwest and the Vindhya Range to the south. It is characterized by its volcanic black soil and is drained by rivers like the Chambal and Betwa.