Mountains & Passes MCQ Questions with Answers

The Veliconda group of low hills is a part of the Eastern Ghats. The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous range along the eastern coast of India extending from Odisha (Orissa) in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south. The Veliconda Hills are among the low hills within this range, distinguishing them from major parallel ranges like the Western Ghats or Nilgiri Hills. The other options do not correspond to this hill group: Nilgiri Hills and Cardamom Hills are part of the Western Ghats, while the Western Ghats lie to the west of the Deccan Plateau.

Karewas are glacial terraces found in the Kashmir region, specifically along the Jhelum Valley. These lacustrine deposits formed in the valley due to glacial activity and subsequent sedimentation. Among the options, only the Jhelum Valley corresponds to the Kashmir landscape where Karewas are characteristic; the Sapt Kosi, Teesta, and Alakananda valleys are in other regions and do not feature Karewas.

The Himalayan mountain system developed from the Tethys geosyncline, where the ancient Tethys Ocean basin acted as the sedimentary trough between the Indian and Eurasian plates. Tectonic plate collision closed this ocean, causing the sediments to uplift and form the Himalayas. Other options refer to different geosynclines not responsible for the Himalayas: Ural and Rocky geosynclines are associated with their respective mountain belts, not the Himalayas. Hence, the correct choice is C—Tethys geosynclines.

The correct option is D. Lagoon of Kerala refers to a water body confined to Kerala and is not a mountain range. Among the choices, Terai Plain, Ganges Delta, and Regur of Deccan Plateau are spread across multiple states (and in some cases across international regions for the delta). The term “lagoon” here indicates a coastal water body near Kerala, making it a single-state feature. The other options do not fit the idea of a single-state mountain feature and are not single-state phenomena.

Shillong is the capital city of the state of Meghalaya in northeast India. It is geographically located in the Khasi Hills, a range in Meghalaya. Knowing the hilly regions helps identify Shillong’s highland climate and terrain. The other options refer to different hill ranges in the region: Naga Hills (Nagaland area), Garo Hills (western Meghalaya), and Mikir Hills (in Assam). The correct association for Shillong is with the Khasi Hills.

The correct option is C: Satpura range. The name Satpura literally means “seven mountains,” referring to a line of hills in central India. This range runs roughly east-west across central India and forms a geographical barrier between the Narmada valley and the Deccan Plateau. It is distinct from other ranges like the Vindhyan (which is a different hill belt), the Aravalis (older, eroded ranges in the west), and the Western Ghats (a high mountain range along India’s western coast).

The correct answer is A: Purvanchal. The Purvanchal refers to the eastern hills of the Himalayas in northeast India, comprising ranges such as the Patkai, Naga, and Manipur hills. Pir Panjal lies in the western Himalayas (Jammu & Kashmir region). Himadri is the name often used for the northernmost main Himalayan range. The Shiwalik (Siwalik) refers to the outer foothills of the Himalayas, lying south of the main range. Knowing these regional distinctions helps in geography-focused exams and improves map-based reasoning.

Guru Shikhar Peak is located near Mount Abu in the state of Rajasthan. It is the highest peak in the Aravalli Range and serves as a landmark in Rajasthan. The other options do not contain Mount Abu or the peak itself, which is why Rajasthan is correct.

The Barail hills form a significant hill range in Northeast India and lie along the border area between Manipur and Nagaland. This range acts as a natural separation between the two states, contributing to their distinct geographical and watershed features. Other options are not the correct separation: Arakan hills are farther west in the Myanmar region; Patkai hills run along the Assam-Niol border and are not the specific range separating Manipur from Nagaland; Naga hills refer to the broader Naga Hills region to the north of Manipur, not the separate boundary between the two states.