Physiographic Divisions of the World CDS Questions

Physiographic Divisions of the World MCQ Questions

13.
The Alps mountain system primarily influences the climate and drainage of which continent?
A.
Europe
B.
Africa
C.
Asia
D.
North America
ANSWER :
A. Europe
14.
Which range is referred to as the Trans-Himalayas and includes the Karakoram?
A.
Greater Himalayas
B.
Shiwalik Range
C.
Tibetan Himalayas / Trans-Himalayas
D.
Lesser Himalayas
ANSWER :
C. Tibetan Himalayas / Trans-Himalayas
15.
The Drakensberg mountain range is located in which continent?
A.
South America
B.
Asia
C.
Australia
D.
Africa
ANSWER :
D. Africa
16.
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia in the south, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea?
A.
The Alps
B.
The Apennines
C.
The Caucasus
D.
The Pyrenees
ANSWER :
C. The Caucasus
17.
The Appalachian Mountains are an example of which type of mountains?
A.
Young fold mountains
B.
Old, heavily eroded fold mountains
C.
Volcanic mountains
D.
Block mountains
ANSWER :
B. Old, heavily eroded fold mountains
18.
Which is the second highest peak in the world, located in the Karakoram Range?
A.
Kanchenjunga
B.
K2 (Godwin Austen)
C.
Lhotse
D.
Makalu
ANSWER :
B. K2 (Godwin Austen)