11. In which mountain range is Buldhana city located in Maharashtra?
[A] Satpura Range
[B] Western Ghats
[C] Sahyadri Hills
[D] Ajanta Range
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Correct Answer: D [Ajanta Range]
Notes:
Buldhana city is situated in the Ajanta mountain range, Maharashtra. The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are also located nearby. This range is distinct from the Satpura, Western Ghats, and Sahyadri ranges in the state.
12. Khambatki Ghat, located on the Pune-Kolhapur highway in Maharashtra, is part of which mountain range?
[A] Sahyadri (Western Ghats)
[B] Satpura Range
[C] Ajanta Range
[D] Harishchandragad Range
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Correct Answer: A [Sahyadri (Western Ghats)]
Notes:
Khambatki Ghat is a mountain pass in Satara district, Maharashtra, situated in the Sahyadri (Western Ghats). It connects Pune and Kolhapur on NH 48, featuring a tunnel and serving as a major route to tourist spots like Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, and Sajjangad.
13. Which mountain range serves as the natural divide between the Godavari and Bhima river basins in Maharashtra?
[A] Satpura Range
[B] Balaghat Range
[C] Sahyadri Range
[D] Ajanta Range
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Correct Answer: B [Balaghat Range]
Notes:
Balaghat Range, around 320 km long, separates the Godavari basin (north) and Bhima basin (south) in Maharashtra. It passes through Ahmednagar, Beed, Latur, Osmanabad, and Solapur districts, featuring flat-topped western hills and elevations between 550-825 meters.
14. Bhairavgad Fort is located in which mountain range of Maharashtra?
[A] Satpura Range
[B] Ajanta Range
[C] Sahyadri Range
[D] Western Ghats
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Correct Answer: C [Sahyadri Range]
Notes:
Bhairavgad Fort is in the Sahyadri Range (Western Ghats) of Maharashtra, specifically in Ahmednagar district. The fort is ancient, nearly 3000 years old, and lies within the Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary.
15. Which mountain pass connects Ratnagiri to Satara in Maharashtra?
[A] Tamhini Ghat
[B] Kumbharli Ghat
[C] Malshej Ghat
[D] Bhor Ghat
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Correct Answer: B [Kumbharli Ghat]
Notes:
Kumbharli Ghat links Ratnagiri (Konkan) and Satara (Desh) districts in Maharashtra via the Western Ghats. It’s traversed by the Karad-Chiplun state highway and is near the Koyna Dam. Major towns on this route include Koyananagar, Patan, and Karad.
16. Which mountain range is known as Maharashtra’s backbone?
[A] Satpura Range
[B] Ajanta Range
[C] Sahyadri Range
[D] Bhamragad Range
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Correct Answer: C [Sahyadri Range]
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The Sahyadri Range, also called the Western Ghats, forms the western backbone of Maharashtra, running parallel to the Arabian Sea. It is noted for its biodiversity, average elevation of 1000m, and significant impact on the state’s climate, water resources, and forest cover.
17. Which is the highest fort in the Sahyadri mountains?
[A] Pratapgad Fort
[B] Shivneri Fort
[C] Rajgad Fort
[D] Salher Fort
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Correct Answer: D [Salher Fort]
Notes:
Salher Fort is the highest fort in the Sahyadri mountains at 1,567 meters, and the second highest peak in Maharashtra. It played a significant role in Maratha history, especially during the Battle of Salher in 1672, and was a vital stronghold controlling the Baglan region.
18. Which is the second-highest fort in the Sahyadri mountains?
[A] Rajgad Fort
[B] Torna Fort
[C] Dhodap Fort
[D] Pratapgad Fort
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Correct Answer: C [Dhodap Fort]
Notes:
Dhodap Fort, in Nashik district, Maharashtra, is the Sahyadri range’s second-highest fort at 1472 m. Only Salher is higher. Dhodap is the third-highest peak in Maharashtra after Kalsubai and Salher. The fort is famed for its historical significance and trekking routes.
19. Which mountain range is DD Sahyadri named after?
[A] Satpura
[B] Sahyadri (Western Ghats)
[C] Vindhya
[D] Ajanta
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Correct Answer: B [Sahyadri (Western Ghats)]
Notes:
DD Sahyadri is named after the Sahyadri range, another name for the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. The channel broadcasts regional Marathi content and is based in Mumbai. Sahyadri is a prominent mountain range running parallel to the western coast of India, especially in Maharashtra.
20. 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.
