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Mountain Ranges and Hills of South and Central India

📆 September 19, 2024

Total Questions: 48

1. Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) (2003) M.P.C.S.(Pre)(1993)]

Correct Answer: (b) Aravalli
Solution:The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km in north-eastern direction across the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana, ending in Delhi. These are highly eroded hills and are found as broken hills. The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountains of the world. It was formed in the Precambrian Era. Its highest peak is Guru-Shikhar (1722 m.)

2. Which of the following mountain system of India is the oldest? [U.P.P.C.S.(Mains)(2017)]

Correct Answer: (a) Aravalli
Solution:The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km in north-eastern direction across the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana, ending in Delhi. These are highly eroded hills and are found as broken hills. The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountains of the world. It was formed in the Precambrian Era. Its highest peak is Guru-Shikhar (1722 m.)

3. Among the following which mountain range is the oldest in India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(Pre)(2016)]

Correct Answer: (b) Aravalli
Solution:The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km in north-eastern direction across the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana, ending in Delhi. These are highly eroded hills and are found as broken hills. The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountains of the world. It was formed in the Precambrian Era. Its highest peak is Guru-Shikhar (1722 m.)

4. In which of the following states are the Aravalli Ranges located? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O.(Pre)(2014)]

Correct Answer: (a) Rajasthan
Solution:The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km in north-eastern direction across the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana, ending in Delhi. These are highly eroded hills and are found as broken hills. The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountains of the world. It was formed in the Precambrian Era. Its highest peak is Guru-Shikhar (1722 m.)

5. The oldest mountain range in India is:- [U.P.P.C.S.(GIC)(2010), M.P.P.C.S.(Pre)(1995), U.P.P.C.S.(Pre)(1991)]

Correct Answer: (a) Aravalli
Solution:The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km in north-eastern direction across the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana, ending in Delhi. These are highly eroded hills and are found as broken hills. The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountains of the world. It was formed in the Precambrian Era. Its highest peak is Guru-Shikhar (1722 m.)

6. The approximate age of the Aravalli Range is [U.P.S.C.(Pre)(2001)]

Correct Answer: (c) 570 million years
Solution:The Aravalli Range is a range of mountains in western India running approximately 800 km in north-eastern direction across the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana, ending in Delhi. These are highly eroded hills and are found as broken hills. The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountains of the world. It was formed in the Precambrian Era. Its highest peak is Guru-Shikhar (1722 m.)

7. Which one of the following geographical regions is the oldest in the country? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(Pre)(2017)]

Correct Answer: (c) Indian Peninsular Plateau
Solution:The Indian Peninsular Plateau oldest of the given geographical regions. It is formed due to weathering and runoff of Gondwana Land.

8. Which of the following is the example of 'Residual Mountain'? [U.P.P.C.S.(Mains)(2005)]

Correct Answer: (d) Aravalli
Solution:Residual Mountains are remnants of the old mountains that have been worm down by agents of denudation. Residual mountains are formed from old fold, block or volcanic materials. Aravalli is an examples if residual mountains.

9. Which of the following is the highest peak in South India? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre)(2005,2012),U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A.(Pre)(2013)]

Correct Answer: (a) Anaimudi
Solution:Anaimudi is the highest peak of Southern India and a part of the Western Ghats mountains, having an elevation of 2,695 meters. It is located in the Ernakulam and Idukki district of Kerala.
The name Anamudi means "elephant's head". General Douglas Hamilton was the first person to record an ascent of Anamudi. The Anamudi Shola National Park is named after the Anamudi peak. The park is known for its shola-grassland ecosystem, which is a type of montane evergreen forest

10. Which of the following is the highest peak of South India? [M.P.P.C.S.(Pre)(2016)]

Correct Answer: (a) Anaimudi
Solution:Anaimudi is the highest peak of Southern India and a part of the Western Ghats mountains, having an elevation of 2,695 meters. It is located in the Ernakulam and Idukki district of Kerala. The name Anamudi means "elephant's head". General Douglas Hamilton was the first person to record an ascent of Anamudi. The Anamudi Shola National Park is named after the Anamudi peak. The park is known for its shola-grassland ecosystem, which is a type of montane evergreen forest
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