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Indian and World Physical Geography Features
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Before being renamed, Mount Everest was simply known as ______.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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Jaintia is the name of a tribe as well as a hill range found in the state of _______ .

[NTPC CBT 2]

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Which of the following mountain ranges in India is known for its "Mystical Peaks" and is home to the sacred pilgrimage site of Amarnath Cave?

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Which of the following mountain ranges in India is considered the oldest and is known for its rich mineral resources?

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Consider the following:

  1. The absence of Shiwalik formations defines this area.
  2. Instead, duar formations are a prominent aspect of this region.
  3. The region is suitable for tea plantations.
  4. Ethnic tribal communities such as Monpa, Mishmi, Nyishi etc. inhabit this region.

The above lines talk about which region?

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Identify the incorrect statement(s) about the Aravalli Range:

  1. It is the oldest fold mountain range in India.
  2. It runs discontinuously from Gujarat to Delhi.
  3. It forms a natural boundary between the Thar Desert and the Indo-Gangetic Plains.
  4. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak in this range.
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Arrange the following from North to South:

  1. Ladakh Range
  2. Greater Himalayas
  3. Kailash Range
  4. Mid Himalayas
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Sandakphu Mountain Peak is located at the border of India and ____________.

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Which of the following statements about the Indian subcontinent's mountain ranges is not true?

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Which mountain range in India is renowned for its sandstone formations and is home to the only hill station in the desert state of Rajasthan?

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Which among the following is the highest peak of Aravalli range?

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Which of the following mountain ranges in India is characterized by its unique "Fold Mountains" formation resulting from the Indian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate?

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The Mountain peak- Cotopaxi is located in which among the following countries?

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Which among the following is the highest peak on the African continent?

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Which of the following mountain ranges in India is known as the "Sentinel of Western Ghats" due to its strategic location and ecological significance?

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Which of the following mountain ranges is home to the second-highest peak in the world, K2?

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Which of the following is NOT a Himalayan range?

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In which of the following countries the Great Victorian Desert is located?

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Purvanchal Himalayas does NOT comprise of: [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

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Which of the following mountains is formed as a result of the compression of tectonic plates, leading to the formation of large fold-like structures on the Earth's crust? [CHSL 2021 Tier I]

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The Lushai Hills are also known as ______. [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Asia is separated from Europe by ______ mountains. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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Which among the following is the highest peak in India? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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Which of the following is an example of Eastern Ghats peak? [MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2023]

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Which of the following is a unique feature of the Barren Islands?
[Constable GD 2021]

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The Japfu range, which is 3,014 meters high, is located in which state? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Which plateau, with an average elevation of about 600 meters (2000 feet), is bounded by three mountain ranges: the Satpura range to the north and the Eastern and Western Ghats on either side? [CHSL 2021 Tier I]

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Which district of Odisha has the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?
[Constable GD 2021]

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Which of the following hills is a part of the Western Ghats? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and _______ rivers is known as Kumaon Himalayas. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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The Himalayas' outermost range is called __________. [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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What is the name of the physical feature that is the longitudinal valley lying between the Lesser Himalayas and the Siwalik in India? [SICPO Paper I 2024]

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Which mountain range covers a distance of about 1500 miles (2400 km) and passes through India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Bhutan, and Nepal? [CHSL 2021 Tier I]

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Which is the highest peak in peninsular India? [CHSL 2021 Tier I]

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_________is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats. [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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The Shevaroy Hills are located in which state of India? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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The shape of peninsular plateau in India is ______. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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In which region of India are Kotli Dun and Patli Dun located? [CHSL 2021 Tier I]

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Which of the following is a young fold mountain? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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Which of the following CANNOT be grouped under physiographic divisions of India? [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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Which of the following hills are NOT part of the Purvachal hills? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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The ________ is famous for ‘Karewa’ formations. [Junior Engineer 2024 Civil Paper I]

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What is the longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks called? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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Which of the following mountains of India is famous for tea and coffee production? [SICPO Paper I 2024]

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Which of the following statements about the Great Indian Desert is INCORRECT?
[Constable GD 2021]

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Which of the following hills is located in the Eastern most part of India? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Kalsubai peak is located in which of the following Indian states? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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Which of the following pairs of 'Himalayas – feature' is correct?
I. Kumaon Himalayas – lying between Satluj and Kali rivers
II. Nepal Himalayas – lying between Teesta and Dihang rivers [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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At Indo Myanmar border which hills adjoin the Mizo Hills and Manipur Hills of the Eastern Highlands of India?
[Constable GD 2021]

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Shevroy Hills and the Javadi Hills are located to the __________. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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