Mountains and Plateaus - Practice Test 5

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

1. Q1.Which of these is a Continental Plateau?

   • A.Antarctic Plateau✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Tibetan Plateau
   • C.Piedmont Plateau
   • D.Deccan Plateau

   Explanation: Continental plateaus rise abruptly from the sea/plains (e.g., Antarctica, Polar).

2. Q2.The highest peak of the Eastern Ghats is:

   • A.Jindhagada / Mahendragiri (vary by source, Jindhagada highest)✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Anamudi
   • C.Kalsubai
   • D.Doda Betta

   Explanation: Jindhagada (1690m) is often cited as the highest, followed by Mahendragiri.

3. Q3.Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges?

   • A.Malwa Plateau✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Chota Nagpur Plateau
   • C.Deccan Plateau
   • D.Baghelkhand

   Explanation: The Malwa Plateau is bounded by these ranges.

4. Q4.The Shillong Plateau is a part of:

   • A.Peninsular Plateau✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Himalayas
   • C.Eastern Ghats
   • D.Arakan Yoma

   Explanation: It is an extension of the Indian Peninsular block, separated by the Malda gap.

5. Q5.Saddle Peak is the highest peak of:

   • A.Andaman and Nicobar Islands✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Lakshadweep
   • C.Goa
   • D.Western Ghats

   Explanation: Located in North Andaman.

6. Q6.Which mountain range is located in South America?

   • A.Andes✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Rockies
   • C.Alps
   • D.Atlas

   Explanation: Andes runs along the western coast of South America.

7. Q7.The Caucasus Mountains contain which peak?

   • A.Mt. Elbrus✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Mt. Blanc
   • C.Mt. Everest
   • D.Mt. Kosciuszko

   Explanation: Elbrus is in the Caucasus range.

8. Q8.Which pass connects Mumbai to Pune?

   • A.Bhor Ghat✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Thal Ghat
   • C.Pal Ghat
   • D.Shencotta Pass

   Explanation: Bhor Ghat lies on the Mumbai-Pune route.

9. Q9.Thal Ghat connects:

   • A.Mumbai and Nashik✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Mumbai and Pune
   • C.Kochi and Coimbatore
   • D.Pune and Goa

   Explanation: Thal Ghat is on the Mumbai-Nashik route.

10. Q10.Which plateau is famous for its 'Table Mountain'?

    • A.Cape Town (South Africa)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Deccan
    • C.Tibet
    • D.Colorado

    Explanation: Table Mountain overlooks Cape Town.

11. Q11.The Brooks Range is located in:

    • A.Alaska (USA)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Canada
    • C.Russia
    • D.Norway

    Explanation: It is in northern Alaska.

12. Q12.The Hindu Kush mountains are primarily in:

    • A.Afghanistan and Pakistan✓ Correct Answer
    • B.India and Nepal
    • C.China
    • D.Iran

    Explanation: They form the border region.

13. Q13.K2 (Godwin-Austen) is located in which mountain range?

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

    Explanation: K2 is the highest peak of the Karakoram range.

14. Q14.Nanga Parbat is part of:

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

    Explanation: It is the western anchor of the Himalayas.

15. Q15.Namcha Barwa is located in:

    • A.Arunachal Pradesh / Tibet border✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Kashmir
    • C.Nepal
    • D.Sikkim

    Explanation: It marks the eastern end of the Himalayas.

16. Q16.The Cardamom Hills are located in:

    • A.Kerala (Southern Western Ghats)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Maharashtra
    • C.Odisha
    • D.Assam

    Explanation: They are famous for cardamom spice plantations.

17. Q17.Which of these is a pass in the Western Ghats?

    • A.Palghat✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Nathula
    • C.Shipkila
    • D.Bomdila

    Explanation: Palghat Gap is in the Western Ghats.

18. Q18.The highest point of the Aravalli Range is:

    • A.Guru Shikhar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Dhupgarh
    • C.Kalsubai
    • D.Doda Betta

    Explanation: Guru Shikhar (1722 m) is the highest peak.

19. Q19.The Vindhya Range separates:

    • A.North India and South India✓ Correct Answer
    • B.East and West India
    • C.Gujarat and Rajasthan
    • D.Ganga and Yamuna

    Explanation: It is traditionally the boundary between North and South India.

20. Q20.The Girnar Hills are located in:

    • A.Gujarat✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Bihar
    • C.Karnataka
    • D.Rajasthan

    Explanation: Girnar is a group of mountains in the Junagadh district of Gujarat.