important questions on mountains and mountain ranges
Mountains In India – Important Questions
1
Mawsynram is in which state?
Meghalaya. Mawsynram, in Meghalaya is the wettest place on Earth because of these hills and it lies in the Khasi Hill.
2
Purvanchal range comprises of how many parts?
The Purvanchal Range or the Eastern Mountain Range comprises three parts: The Patkai-Bum Hill, KhaThe Garo-si-Jaintia Hills and Lushai Hill (Mizo Hill).
3
Which range is also known as Lower Himalayas?
Pir Panjal. This range is also known as Lower Himalayas. Rivers like Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum flow through this range.
4
Which of the following mountain has largest peaks of world?
Karakoram Range, it has a length of 500 km and is worlds largest peak.
5
Which is the highest peak in the world?
Mount Everest. It is the highest peak of the world at 8848 m.
6
Which is considered as the western point of the Himalayas?
Nanga-Parbat . Nanga-Parbat and Namcha Barwa are considered as Western and Eastern Point of the Himalayas.
7
Which of the following is the youngest range in India?
Himalaya
8
Kangchenjunga is situated in which state?
Sikkim (Shared with Nepal)
9
Which is the highest Indian Peak?
Kangchenjunga
10
How many major mountain ranges having peaks of over 1000 meters are in India?
There are 07 mountain ranges having peaks of over 100 meters in India.
