India, a land where vibrant plains meet snow-capped peaks, is home to the majestic Himalayas, the crown jewel of the Asian mountain ranges. These colossal giants have captivated explorers and spiritual seekers for centuries. Are you ready to embark on a geographical adventure? Test your knowledge with this quiz on India's highest peaks and see if you can win the challenge! Remember, to conquer each question, choose the answer that best fits the description.
1. Which peak holds the title of the highest mountain entirely within Indian territory?
(a) Kangchenjunga
(b) Nanda Devi
(c) K2
(d) Saltoro Kangri
Answer: (b)
2. In which state is Nanda Devi, the second-highest mountain peak located?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Sikkim
Answer: (a)
3. K2 Mountain lies on the border of which two countries?
(a) India and China
(b) India and Pakistan
(c) China and Pakistan
(d) Nepal and China
Answer: (c)
4. Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is part of which mountain range that borders India?
(a) Karakoram
(b) Himalayas
(c) Hindu Kush
(d) Pamir Mountains
Answer: (b)
5. Which mountain range is home to India's highest peaks, including Nanda Devi and Kamet?
(a) Karakoram
(b) Kumaun Himalayas
(c) Eastern Ghats
(d) Western Ghats
Answer: (b)
6. The Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield, is located near which peak?
(a) Nanga Parbat
(b) Sia Kangri peak
(c) Gasherbrum I
(d) Shilla
Answer: (b)
7. What is the elevation of Kanchenjunga?
(a) 7,000 metres
(b) 8,586 metres
(c) 9,518 metres
(d) 10,212 metres
Answer: (b)
8. Which mountain range is known as the "Sahyadri" in Maharashtra?
(a) Eastern Ghats
(b) Satpura Range
(c) Aravalli Range
(d) Western Ghats
Answer: (d)
9. Who was the first person to climb Kangchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world?
(a) Edmund Hillary
(b) Joe Brown and George Band
(c) George Mallory
(d) Joe Simpson
Answer: (b)
10 Which is the youngest mountain range in India?
(a) Himalayas
(b) Karakoram
(c) Western Ghats
(d) Aravalli Range
Answer: (a)
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