Mountains & Plateaus — Set 4
Geography · पर्वत और पठार · Questions 31–40 of 40
The 'Appalachian Mountains' are located in which part of North America?
Correct Answer: A. Eastern
The Appalachians run along the eastern part of the United States and Canada. They are much older and more eroded than the Rocky Mountains. The range is a major source of coal in the USA.
Which is the highest peak in Europe?
Correct Answer: D. Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus is a dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia. It is the highest peak in Europe with an elevation of 5,642 meters. It has two main volcanic summits.
The 'Kimberley Plateau' is a geographic feature of?
Correct Answer: A. Australia
The Kimberley region is a vast plateau in the northern part of Western Australia. It is one of the world's last great wilderness areas. The region is famous for its ancient rock art and gorges.
Which mountain range is known as the 'Spine of the Americas'?
Correct Answer: B. The Cordillera
The American Cordillera is a continuous sequence of mountain ranges that forms the western backbone of the Americas. It includes the Rockies in the north and the Andes in the south. It is one of the most extensive mountain systems on Earth.
The 'Vindhya Range' in India is an example of which mountain type?
Correct Answer: A. Block Mountains
The Vindhya range is traditionally considered a block mountain range in central India. It separates the Indo-Gangetic plain from the Deccan Plateau. It consists of a series of plateaus and escarpments.
Which plateau is known as the 'Mineral Heart of India'?
Correct Answer: A. Chota Nagpur Plateau
The Chota Nagpur Plateau is extremely rich in minerals like coal, iron ore, and mica. It covers parts of Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. Most of India's heavy industry is located around this region.
The 'Meseta Central' is a major plateau located in?
Correct Answer: B. Spain
The Meseta is a vast high plateau in central Spain. It occupies roughly 40% of the country's land area. The capital city, Madrid, is located on this plateau.
Which mountain range has the second-highest peak, K2?
Correct Answer: C. Karakoram Range
K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is part of the Karakoram range. It is located on the border between Pakistan and China. It is often considered more difficult to climb than Mount Everest.
The 'Mexican Plateau' lies between which two mountain ranges?
Correct Answer: A. Sierra Madre Occidental and Oriental
The Mexican Plateau is a large arid-to-semiarid plateau that occupies much of northern and central Mexico. It is flanked by the two Sierra Madre ranges to the east and west. Most of Mexico's population resides in the southern part of this plateau.
Which is the highest peak in the continent of Australia?
Correct Answer: A. Mount Kosciuszko
Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain on the Australian mainland. It is located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. It was named after the Polish cultural and national hero Tadeusz Kościuszko.