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Exploring India's Majestic Mountain Ranges

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the highest peak in the Himalayan Mountain Range?

a)

Lhotse

b)

Kangchenjunga

c)

Mount Everest

d)

K2

2.

Which mountain range is known as the 'Sahyadri'?

a)

Western Ghats

b)

Andes

c)

Himalayas

d)

Rocky Mountains

3.

What is the approximate length of the Aravalli Range?

a)

800 kilometers

b)

600 kilometers

c)

400 kilometers

d)

1000 kilometers

4.

Which two states does the Vindhya Range primarily run through?

a)

Maharashtra, Gujarat

b)

Rajasthan, Punjab

c)

Bihar, Jharkhand

d)

Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh

5.

What is the significance of the Satpura Range in terms of biodiversity?

a)

The Satpura Range is a desert region with limited vegetation.

b)

The Satpura Range is a biodiversity hotspot, supporting diverse ecosystems and numerous endemic species.

c)

The Satpura Range is primarily known for its mineral resources.

d)

The Satpura Range has no significant impact on local climate.

6.

Which river originates from the Western Ghats?

a)

Saraswati

b)

Yamuna

c)

Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri

d)

Ganges

7.

Name the major hill station located in the Himalayan Mountain Range.

a)

Shimla

b)

Darjeeling

c)

Nainital

d)

Manali

8.

What geological process led to the formation of the Aravalli Range?

a)

Tectonic activity and continental collision.

b)

Sedimentation and deposition

c)

Volcanic activity

d)

Erosion and weathering

9.

Which mountain range separates the Indo-Gangetic Plain from the Deccan Plateau?

a)

Himalayas

b)

Aravalli Range

c)

Western Ghats

d)

Sahyadri Mountains

10.

What is the average elevation of the Western Ghats?

a)

800 meters

b)

1500 meters

c)

1200 meters

d)

1000 meters

11.

Which mountain range is known for its rich flora and fauna?

a)

Andes

b)

Himalayas

c)

Rocky Mountains

d)

Alps

12.

What is the primary mineral found in the Aravalli Range?

a)

Marble

b)

Granite

c)

Limestone

d)

Sandstone

13.

Which mountain range is home to the famous Kanchenjunga peak?

a)

Himalayas

b)

Alps

c)

Rocky Mountains

d)

Andes

14.

What is the significance of the Vindhya Range in Indian history?

a)

The Vindhya Range is primarily a tourist destination in India.

b)

The Vindhya Range is the highest mountain range in India.

c)

The Vindhya Range is known for its rich mineral resources.

d)

The Vindhya Range is significant as a geographical barrier, cultural boundary, and a historical political divide in India.

15.

Which national park is located in the Satpura Range?

a)

Satpura National Park

b)

Nagarhole National Park

c)

Kanha National Park

d)

Bandhavgarh National Park

16.

What type of climate is found in the Himalayan Mountain Range?

a)

Cold alpine climate with variations depending on altitude.

b)

Temperate maritime climate

c)

Desert climate with high temperatures

d)

Tropical rainforest climate

17.

Which mountain range is considered one of the oldest in India?

a)

Himalayan Range

b)

Aravalli Range

c)

Western Ghats

d)

Vindhya Range

18.

What is the main economic activity in the Western Ghats?

a)

Mining of minerals

b)

Agriculture, particularly cash crop cultivation.

c)

Tourism and hospitality

d)

Fishing and aquaculture

19.

Which mountain range is known for its unique wildlife, including the Nilgiri Tahr?

a)

Rocky Mountains

b)

Andes

c)

Western Ghats

d)

Himalayas

20.

What are the major rivers that flow through the Vindhya Range?

a)

Yamuna

b)

Godavari

c)

Ganges

d)

Narmada, Tapti, Sone