Mountains and Plateaus - Practice Test 4

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Which plateau is known as the 'Wheat Basket' of its region due to fertile loess soil?

   • A.Columbia Plateau
   • B.Loess Plateau (China)✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Deccan Plateau
   • D.Mexican Plateau

   Explanation: The Loess Plateau in China is extremely fertile.

2. Q2.Faulting leads to the formation of:

   • A.Rift Valleys and Block Mountains✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Fold Mountains
   • C.Volcanoes
   • D.Deltas

   Explanation: Faulting creates rifts (grabens) and blocks (horsts).

3. Q3.The Great Rift Valley of Africa stretches from:

   • A.Jordan to Mozambique✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Egypt to South Africa
   • C.Morocco to Kenya
   • D.Sudan to Somalia

   Explanation: It extends approx 6000 km from Syria/Jordan to Mozambique.

4. Q4.Which mountain range is the oldest in India?

   • A.Aravalli✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Himalayas
   • C.Satpura
   • D.Nilgiri

   Explanation: Aravallis are remnants of ancient fold mountains.

5. Q5.Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of:

   • A.Aravalli Range✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Satpura Range
   • C.Vindhya Range
   • D.Western Ghats

   Explanation: It is located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.

6. Q6.The Rhine River valley is a:

   • A.Rift Valley✓ Correct Answer
   • B.V-shaped valley
   • C.Canyon
   • D.Gorge

   Explanation: It is a graben bounded by the Vosges and Black Forest.

7. Q7.Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in:

   • A.Greece✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Italy
   • C.Turkey
   • D.Cyprus

   Explanation: It is the mythical home of Greek gods.

8. Q8.Which of these is a lava plateau?

   • A.Columbia-Snake Plateau✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Tibetan Plateau
   • C.Pamir Plateau
   • D.Colorado Plateau

   Explanation: It formed from flood basalts.

9. Q9.The Appalachian Mountains in USA are:

   • A.Old Fold Mountains✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Young Fold Mountains
   • C.Block Mountains
   • D.Volcanic Mountains

   Explanation: They are ancient fold mountains, similar in age to the Aravallis/Urals.

10. Q10.Which mountain range blocks the cold Siberian winds from entering India?

    • A.Himalayas✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Karakoram
    • C.Hindu Kush
    • D.Aravalli

    Explanation: The Himalayas act as a climatic barrier.

11. Q11.The 'Blue Mountains' usually refer to which range in India?

    • A.Nilgiri Hills✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Satpura Range
    • C.Himalayas
    • D.Aravalli

    Explanation: Nilgiri translates to Blue Mountains.

12. Q12.The highest peak of the Satpura Range is:

    • A.Dhupgarh✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Pachmarhi
    • C.Amarkantak
    • D.Mahendragiri

    Explanation: Dhupgarh (near Pachmarhi) is the highest point.

13. Q13.Which of these is NOT a Fold Mountain?

    • A.Black Forest✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Himalayas
    • C.Andes
    • D.Alps

    Explanation: Black Forest is a Block Mountain.

14. Q14.The Southern Alps are located in:

    • A.New Zealand✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Australia
    • C.South Africa
    • D.Italy

    Explanation: They form the backbone of New Zealand's South Island.

15. Q15.Mt. Cook is the highest peak of:

    • A.New Zealand✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Australia
    • C.UK
    • D.Canada

    Explanation: It is in the Southern Alps, New Zealand.

16. Q16.The Khyber Pass connects Peshawar with:

    • A.Kabul✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Islamabad
    • C.Kandahar
    • D.Tehran

    Explanation: Peshawar (Pakistan) to Kabul (Afghanistan).

17. Q17.Which pass connects Sikkim to Tibet (China)?

    • A.Nathu La✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Shipki La
    • C.Rohtang Pass
    • D.Lipulekh

    Explanation: Nathu La is a major trade border post.

18. Q18.The Palghat Gap connects:

    • A.Kerala and Tamil Nadu✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Maharashtra and Gujarat
    • C.Karnataka and Goa
    • D.Kerala and Karnataka

    Explanation: It creates a break in the Western Ghats.

19. Q19.The Western Ghats are also known as:

    • A.Sahyadri✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Himadri
    • C.Malayadri
    • D.Konkan

    Explanation: Sahyadri is the local name in Maharashtra.

20. Q20.The Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats meet at:

    • A.Nilgiri Hills✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Cardamom Hills
    • C.Palani Hills
    • D.Anaimalai Hills

    Explanation: The Nilgiri knot connects the two ranges.