1.	The formation of mountains on the surface of earth is the result of which of the following forces ?
	Magnetic force
	Gravitational Force
	Exogenous Force
	Endogenous Force
	Answer: Endogenous Force Explanation: The variation in thermal conditions and temperature inside the earth caused the contraction and expansion of rocks which ultimately resulted in the formation of Endogenic forces. These forces are responsible for creation of many landforms. For example Mountain building forces, earthquakes, volcanism etc.
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2.	Himalaya runs through how many states in India ?
	7
	8
	9
	10
	Answer: 10 Explanation: The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) is the section of the Himalayas within India extended across 11 Indian states and Uts, namely, UTs of Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh and states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram and Sikkim and West Bengal.
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3.	Which of the following is the World's highest Plateau ?
	Tibet Plateau
	Meghalaya Plateau
	Chota Nagpur Plateau
	Deccan Plateau
	Answer: Tibet Plateau Explanation: Pamir mountain, called the "roof of the world", is the largest and highest plateau in the world. It is formed by the collisions of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The Tibetan plateau covers approximately 2,500,000 km2 (970,000 sq mi) and at 5,000 m (16,000 ft) above sea level.
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4.	Which among the following is NOT one of the three parallel ranges of Himalayas in its longitudinal extent ?
	Himadri
	Himshikha
	Shiwaliks
	Himachal
	Answer: Himshikha Explanation: The three parallel ranges of Himalayas are the Greater Himalayas or Himadri, Lesser Himalayas or Himachal and Shivaliks.
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5.	In which of the following Himalyan ranges is the Banihal Pass situated ?
	Great Himalayas
	Pir Panjal
	Ladakh
	Zaskar
	Answer: Pir Panjal Explanation: Banihal Pass is a mountain pass across the Pir Panjal Range at a maximum elevation of 2,832 m. It connects the Kashmir Valley in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir to the outer Himalaya and the plains to the south. In the Kashmiri language, "Banih?l" means blizzard
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6.	Southernmost point of the Peninsular Plateau is marked by which of the following hills ?
	Velikonda
	Girnar
	Nilgiri
	Anaconda
	Answer: Nilgiri Explanation: The southernmost point of the peninsular plateau is formed by the Nilgiri Hills which is the conjunction point of the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats.
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7.	Dhauladhar Range forms part of which Himalayas ?
	Lesser Himalayas
	Greater Himalayas
	Shiwaliks
	Purvanchal
	Answer: Lesser Himalayas Explanation: The Dhauladhar range is part of the lesser Himalayan chain of mountains. It rises from the plains of India to the north of Kangra and Mandi. Dharamsala, the headquarters of Kangra district, lies on its southern spur in above the Kangra Valley, which divides it from Chamba.
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8.	Which of the following hills is known as the Blue Mountain ?
	Khasi Hills
	Nilgiri Hills
	Cardamom Hills
	Annamalai Hills
	Answer: Nilgiri Hills Explanation: Nilgiri Hills are situated in the Western Ghats and are called as the ' Blue Mountains' for the bluish hue in their fine natural setting. It has some captivating scenic landscapes, steep hills, rivers and lakes.
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9.	____ is the highest peak of satpura range. ?
	Jarga
	Dhupgarh
	Amarkantak
	Delwara
	Answer: Dhupgarh Explanation: A very popular spot for viewing sunsets. Mount Dhupgarh or Dhoopgarh is the highest point in the Satpura Range and in Madhya Pradesh. Located in Pachmarhi, it has an elevation of 1,350 metres (4,429 ft). It is the highest point of Madhya Pradesh.
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10.	In which part of India are the Patkai Bum hills located ?
	Southern part of India
	Eastern part of India
	Northern part of India
	Western part of India
	Answer: Eastern part of India Explanation: The Pat-kai or Patkai Bum are the hills on India's north-eastern border with Burma or Myanmar. They were created by the same tectonic processes that created the Himalayas in the Mesozoic.
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