UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Physical Geography - Topic 4 (Mountains of India)

The Himalayas are the young fold mountains. This is the highest mountain range of the world. Then there are central highlands, peninsular plateaus which accommodate a wide range of high and low peaks. The mountains are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna and are an important part of the Indian mainland. The mountains of India is an important topic in the UPSC IAS Prelims Geography syllabus. To help the aspirants in their preparation, we have provided the 10 most important questions from the mountains of India topic of Indian Geography for UPSC Prelims 2021. These questions have been prepared by the subject expert as per the latest UPSC Prelims exam pattern. 

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Ques 1: identify the mountain range with the following mentioned features.

1. Coldest place in India, Dras lies in this range.
2. Mana Pass is one of the most famous passes of the range.

Select the correct code:

(a) Ladakh

(b) Pir Panjal

(c) Zaskar

(d) Shiwalik

Ans: c

Ques 2: Consider the following statements regarding Rajmahal Hills:

1. The hill is situated in the Aravallis in the Rajasthan region.
2. It is made up of lava basaltic rocks.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: b

Ques 3: Which of the following hills is also known as Elephnant hills?

(a) Nilgiri hills

(b) Anamalai hills

(c) Girnar hills

(d) Palani Hills

Ans: b

Ques 4: Consider the following statements:

1. Karakoram Range is a sub range of the Hindu Kush Himalayan Range.
2. India’s cold desert Leh lies in this range.
3. Biafo Glacier also lies in the Karakoram Range.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All of the above.

Ans: c

Ques 5: Consider the following statements regarding Aravalli Range:

1. It runs across the states of Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi.
2. The highest peak of Aravallis is Dhoopgarh.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: d

Ques 6: Match the following

     Set I

1. Shipki La          
2. Bara Lacha La
3. Nathu La                     
4. Bomdila pass             

    Set II

1. Between Tezpur and Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
2. Between India and China (Entry to Chumbi Valley), Sikkim
3. Between Kyelang and Leh, Himachal Pradesh
4. River Sutlej enters India from Tibet

Code:

       a        b        c          d

1.   1        2        3         4
2.   4        3        2         1
3.   4        1        3         2
4.   1        4        2         3

Ans: b

Ques 7: Which of the following is a group of hills located to the south of the Kaziranga National Park?

(a) Mikir Hills

(b) Abor Hills

(c) Mishmi Hills

(d) Patkai Range

Ans: a

Ques 8: Consider the following statements regarding the Satpura Range:

1. It is a series of seven mountains.
2. Amarkantak is the highest peak of the range.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: b

Ques 9: Match the following mountain passes with their associated ranges:

Select the correct code:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

(b) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

(c) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

(d) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

Ans: d

Ques 10: Bharner and Kaimur hills are important hills of:

(a) Vindhya Ranges

(b) Satpura Range

(c) Sayhadri range

(d) Dhauladhar range 

Ans: a

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