1. Which mountain range’s deforestation formed Punjab’s rocky, dry 300-400m elevation zone?
[A] Himalayas
[B] Shiwalik Range
[C] Aravalli Range
[D] Vindhya Range
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Correct Answer: B [Shiwalik Range]
Notes:
Shiwalik Range deforestation created Punjab’s 300-400m upland zone with rocky soil, dry forests, and thorny vegetation. This zone covers Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Ropar, and Gurdaspur districts and suffers frequent soil erosion due to seasonal Chos streams. The Changar area is most notable in Anandpur Sahib, Ropar.
2. What is the average annual rainfall in Punjab’s sub-mountain region?
[A] 420-560 mm
[B] 940-1020 mm
[C] 600-700 mm
[D] 1100-1200 mm
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Correct Answer: B [940-1020 mm]
Notes:
Punjab’s sub-mountain region receives 940-1020 mm rainfall annually, which is significantly higher than the plains (420-560 mm). The sub-mountain area includes districts like Hoshiarpur and parts of Gurdaspur. The rainfall supports agriculture and is influenced by the southwest monsoon.
3. Which mountain range divides the Son and Tamsa rivers and contains the Jhukehi gap?
[A] Vindhya Range
[B] Satpura Range
[C] Kaimur Range
[D] Aravalli Range
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Correct Answer: C [Kaimur Range]
Notes:
Kaimur Range, an eastern extension of Vindhyas, separates Son (south) and Tamsa (north) rivers, features the Jhukehi gap, and hosts several waterfalls and prehistoric sites. It stretches across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, and is key to river drainage in the region.
4. Which is the highest mountain peak in Uttarakhand?
[A] Nanda Devi
[B] Kedarnath Peak
[C] Trisul
[D] Kamet
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Correct Answer: A [Nanda Devi]
Notes:
Nanda Devi, at 7,816 meters, is the highest peak in Uttarakhand; it is part of the Garhwal Himalayas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5. Which mountain pass connects the Johar Valley in Uttarakhand with Tibet?
[A] Lipulekh Pass
[B] Unta Dhura Pass
[C] Niti Pass
[D] Mana Pass
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Correct Answer: B [Unta Dhura Pass]
Notes:
Unta Dhura Pass in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district historically connected Johar Valley with Tibet and was used by Shauka traders for cross-border trade.
6. Which mountain range runs north to south through Tripura, significantly influencing its topography?
[A] Atharamura
[B] Jampui
[C] Boromura
[D] Longtharai
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Correct Answer: C [Boromura]
Notes:
Boromura is one of Tripura’s four major hill ranges running north-south and shaping its terrain and climate.
7. Which mountain pass serves as a major corridor connecting Tamil Nadu and Kerala through the Western Ghats?
[A] Thal Ghat
[B] Bhor Ghat
[C] Palghat Gap
[D] Shencottah Pass
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Correct Answer: C [Palghat Gap]
Notes:
The Palghat Gap is a prominent low pass in the Western Ghats that links Tamil Nadu and Kerala, impacting transport, climate, and monsoon rainfall patterns in the region.
8. Which mountain is the highest peak in Sikkim and ranks as the third highest mountain in the world?
[A] Narsing Peak
[B] Pauhunri
[C] Simvo
[D] Kangchenjunga
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Correct Answer: D [Kangchenjunga]
Notes:
Kangchenjunga, at 8,586 meters, is Sikkim’s highest peak and the world’s third highest. It stands on the Sikkim-Nepal border and is protected under Sikkim’s conservation laws.
9. Which mountain pass in Sikkim connects it to the Chumbi Valley of Tibet?
[A] Jelep La
[B] Nathu La
[C] Dongkya La
[D] Cho La
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Correct Answer: B [Nathu La]
Notes:
Nathu La is a key pass at 4,310 m in Sikkim linking India to Tibet’s Chumbi Valley; it is part of the historic Silk Route and reopened for border trade in 2006.
10. Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in Nagaland?
[A] Japfü Peak
[B] Dzüko Peak
[C] Pauna Peak
[D] Saramati
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Correct Answer: D [Saramati]
Notes:
Mount Saramati, at 3,826 meters, is the highest peak in Nagaland, situated on the Indo-Myanmar border in the Tuensang district.
