Q1. Which of the following is a mountain range of South America? Q1. Which of the following is a mountain range of South America?
(A) Andes (A) Andes
(B) Karakoram (B) Karakoram
(C) Alps (C) Alps
(D) Caucasus (D) Caucasus
Answer: (A) Andes Answer: (A) Andes
The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching along the western coast of South America.
The Karakoram is a mountain range in the Kashmir region spanning the border of Pakistan, China, and India, with the northwestern extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
The Alps are one of the highest and most extensive mountain ranges in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km (750 mi) across eight Alpine countries (from west to east).
The Caucasus or Caucasia, is a region spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, mainly comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and parts of Southern Russia.The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching along the western coast of South America.
The Karakoram is a mountain range in the Kashmir region spanning the border of Pakistan, China, and India, with the northwestern extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
The Alps are one of the highest and most extensive mountain ranges in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km (750 mi) across eight Alpine countries (from west to east).
The Caucasus or Caucasia, is a region spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, mainly comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and parts of Southern Russia.
Q1. The 'Look East Policy' of Assam is aimed at enhancing economic ties with: Q1. The 'Look East Policy' of Assam is aimed at enhancing economic ties with:
(A) European countries (A) European countries
(B) Southeast Asian countries (B) Southeast Asian countries
(C) South American countries (C) South American countries
(D) North American countries (D) North American countries
Answer: (B) Southeast Asian countries Answer: (B) Southeast Asian countries
While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.
Q2. The Alps mountain range is located in which continent? Q2. The Alps mountain range is located in which continent?
(A) Asia (A) Asia
(B) Africa (B) Africa
(C) Oceania (C) Oceania
(D) Europe (D) Europe
Answer: (D) Europe Answer: (D) Europe
The Alps mountain range is located in Europe. The range stretches for about 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) in a crescent shape across eight countries: France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, Slovenia.The Alps mountain range is located in Europe. The range stretches for about 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) in a crescent shape across eight countries: France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, Slovenia.
Q3. Amazon river flows in? Q3. Amazon river flows in?
(A) North America (A) North America
(B) South America (B) South America
(C) Africa (C) Africa
(D) Europe (D) Europe
Answer: (B) South America Answer: (B) South America
The Amazon River flows through South America, from west to east. It originates in the Andes Mountains of Peru and flows through Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Brazil before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean on Brazil's northeastern coast.The Amazon River flows through South America, from west to east. It originates in the Andes Mountains of Peru and flows through Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Brazil before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean on Brazil's northeastern coast.
Q4. Which of the following mountain ranges is located in Assam? Q4. Which of the following mountain ranges is located in Assam?
(A) Western Ghats (A) Western Ghats
(B) Eastern Ghats (B) Eastern Ghats
(C) Vindhya Range (C) Vindhya Range
(D) Himalayas (D) Himalayas
Answer: (D) Himalayas Answer: (D) Himalayas
The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.
Q5. What is the highest mountain range of the world? Q5. What is the highest mountain range of the world?
(A) Andes (A) Andes
(B) Elbrus (B) Elbrus
(C) Himalayas (C) Himalayas
(D) Alps (D) Alps
Answer: (C) Himalayas Answer: (C) Himalayas
The Himalayas are the world's tallest mountain range, with the highest range being Mount Everest. Mount Everest is 8,848 meters above sea level and is located in Nepal, on the border of China and Nepal.The Himalayas are the world's tallest mountain range, with the highest range being Mount Everest. Mount Everest is 8,848 meters above sea level and is located in Nepal, on the border of China and Nepal.
Q6. Which of the following is a mountain range of South America? Q6. Which of the following is a mountain range of South America?
(A) Andes (A) Andes
(B) Karakoram (B) Karakoram
(C) Alps (C) Alps
(D) Caucasus (D) Caucasus
Answer: (A) Andes Answer: (A) Andes
The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching along the western coast of South America.
The Karakoram is a mountain range in the Kashmir region spanning the border of Pakistan, China, and India, with the northwestern extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
The Alps are one of the highest and most extensive mountain ranges in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km (750 mi) across eight Alpine countries (from west to east).
The Caucasus or Caucasia, is a region spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, mainly comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and parts of Southern Russia.The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching along the western coast of South America.
The Karakoram is a mountain range in the Kashmir region spanning the border of Pakistan, China, and India, with the northwestern extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
The Alps are one of the highest and most extensive mountain ranges in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km (750 mi) across eight Alpine countries (from west to east).
The Caucasus or Caucasia, is a region spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, mainly comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and parts of Southern Russia.
Q7. Which of the following mountain ranges is in North-East India? Q7. Which of the following mountain ranges is in North-East India?
(A) Barail Range (A) Barail Range
(B) Shivalik Range (B) Shivalik Range
(C) Satpura Range (C) Satpura Range
(D) Aravalli Range (D) Aravalli Range
Answer: (A) Barail Range Answer: (A) Barail Range
The Barail Range is a tertiary mountain range in Northeast India with an area of approximately 80,000 ha between Brahmaputra and Barak basins stretching from Nagaland & Manipur to the east and Assam & Meghalaya to the west. Highest Peak is Laike. Other notable peaks are Theipibung, Mahadevi and Kaukaha.The Barail Range is a tertiary mountain range in Northeast India with an area of approximately 80,000 ha between Brahmaputra and Barak basins stretching from Nagaland & Manipur to the east and Assam & Meghalaya to the west. Highest Peak is Laike. Other notable peaks are Theipibung, Mahadevi and Kaukaha.
Q8. World's longest mountain range is? Q8. World's longest mountain range is?
(A) Himalaya (A) Himalaya
(B) Alps (B) Alps
(C) Albrus (C) Albrus
(D) Andes (D) Andes
Answer: (D) Andes Answer: (D) Andes
The Andes, also known as the Andean Mountains, is the world's longest continental mountain range. It stretches for about 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) from Tierra del Fuego to the Caribbean Sea. The Andes runs along the west coast of South America, crossing through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.The Andes, also known as the Andean Mountains, is the world's longest continental mountain range. It stretches for about 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) from Tierra del Fuego to the Caribbean Sea. The Andes runs along the west coast of South America, crossing through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Q9. What is the term for the process by which the Earth's plates move and change, causing earthquakes, volcanoes, and the creation of mountain ranges? Q9. What is the term for the process by which the Earth's plates move and change, causing earthquakes, volcanoes, and the creation of mountain ranges?
(A) Continental drift (A) Continental drift
(B) Plate tectonics (B) Plate tectonics
(C) Weathering and erosion (C) Weathering and erosion
Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's outer layer is divided into large plates that move relative to each other, creating and destroying landforms, oceans, and continents over millions of years.Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's outer layer is divided into large plates that move relative to each other, creating and destroying landforms, oceans, and continents over millions of years.