Mountains CDS Questions

CDS Physical Geography

Mountains MCQ Questions


13.
How many summits does the Kanchenjunga massif comprise, each exceeding 8,000 metres?
A.
Seven
B.
Three
C.
Five
D.
Four
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ANSWER :
C. Five
14.
Which is the highest mountain peak located entirely within Indian territory?
A.
K2 (Godwin Austen)
B.
Kamet
C.
Kanchenjunga
D.
Nanda Devi
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ANSWER :
D. Nanda Devi
15.
Nanda Devi is the second highest peak in India and is located in which state?
A.
Uttarakhand
B.
Sikkim
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Himachal Pradesh
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ANSWER :
A. Uttarakhand
16.
What is the approximate height of Nanda Devi?
A.
8,611 metres
B.
7,816 metres
C.
8,848 metres
D.
8,586 metres
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ANSWER :
B. 7,816 metres
17.
Nanda Devi lies in which sub-range of the Himalayas?
A.
Kumaon Himalaya
B.
Assam Himalaya
C.
Sikkim Himalaya
D.
Garhwal Himalaya
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ANSWER :
D. Garhwal Himalaya
18.
The Nanda Devi National Park, surrounding Nanda Devi peak, is recognised as a:
A.
Ramsar Wetland Site
B.
Marine National Park
C.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
D.
Tiger Reserve
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ANSWER :
C. UNESCO World Heritage Site