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Mountains & Passes MCQ Questions with Answers
Himalayan and Peninsular mountain ranges, plateaus and important mountain passes. This page covers questions from a set of 82 in this topic — page 8 of 9.
Q71. The Raman Peak is situated in:
👁 0 viewsQ72. The highest peak of south India is:
👁 0 viewsQ73. In which range is the Nathu La Pass situated ?
👁 0 viewsQ74. Which one of the follwing islands is of volcanic origin ?
👁 0 viewsQ75. Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas is a part of :
👁 2 views- The Pir Panjal Range lies in the Lesser Himalaya, between the Sub-Himalayas (Shiwalik) and the Greater/Himalayan ranges.
- It forms a major highland belt in the western Himalayas (Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal).
Why others are wrong:
- A) Shiwalik – outermost Sub-Himalayan ranges, south of Pir Panjal.
- B) Trans Himalaya – north of the Greater Himalaya, mainly in the rain-shadow region beyond the main Himalayan axis.
- C) Central Himalaya – peaks and ranges mainly to the east of Pir Panjal; Pir Panjal is not part of it.
Exam fact: The Lesser Himalaya extends from Bhutan to Punjab, with major ranges like Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar.
Q76. The Palghat Gap serves inland communications from:
👁 2 views- Correct answer: A – Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram. The Palghat Gap is a natural pass in the Western Ghats near Palakkad, allowing inland communication between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, notably linking Madurai with Thiruvananthapuram.
- Why others are wrong: B (Chennai–Kochi) is not a direct inland pass through Palghat; C (Pune–Mumbai) lies far north of the Western Ghats; D (Bengaluru–Mangalore) uses other passes, not the Palghat Gap.
- Exam fact: This gap is a key north–south drainage and transport corridor through the central Western Ghats, easing road/rail movement between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Q77. Which one of the following peaks is the highest?
👁 2 viewsKanchenjunga: 8586 meters
Nanda Devi: 7816 meters
Nanga Parbat: 8,126 meters
Q78. The hill station of Coonoor is located in which one of the following states?
👁 3 viewsAnswer: D) Tamil Nadu
- The hill station Coonoor is located in the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, part of the Nilgiri Hills.
- Other options are incorrect: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala do not host Coonoor.
- Important exam fact: Coonoor is near Ooty and is known for tea gardens and cool climate in the Western Ghats.
Q79. Veliconda group of low hills is a structural part of:
👁 1 views- The Veliconda (Velikonda) group of low hills is a structural part of the Eastern Ghats.
- These hills are part of the discontinuous Eastern Ghats belt running along the eastern peninsular plateau, mainly in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why correct: Veliconda Range lies in the Eastern Ghats, not in the Nilgiris, Western Ghats, or Cardamom Hills.
- Why others are wrong: Nilgiri Hills and Cardamom Hills are part of the Western Ghats; the Western Ghats lie to the west of the Deccan. Velikonda is distinctly eastern.
Q80. Jelep La pass is located in:
👁 1 views- Why correct: Jelep La connects Sikkim in India with Tibet and lies in the eastern Himalayas, within Sikkim.
- Exam fact: It is a historic trade route and strategic pass between India and Tibet.