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Mountains and Plateaus MCQs

48 MCQs on Mountains and Plateaus sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 1 solved papers. Below are the top 48 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.

Q 1 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Plateaus situated in between plains and mountains are called

A

Intermontane plateaus

B

Continental plateaus

C

Peidimont plateaus

Correct
D

Peninsular plateaus

View answer & explanation Ans: Peidimont plateaus

Correct Answer: Peidimont plateaus

The verified answer is Peidimont plateaus.

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Q 2 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Which is the longest mountain range in the world?

A

Himalayas

B

Andes

Correct
C

Rockies

D

Alps

View answer & explanation Ans: Andes

Correct Answer: Andes

The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world.

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Q 3 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Margalla Hills in and around Islamabad is a branch of _____

A

Kara Koram Range

B

Hindu Kush Range

C

Himalaya Range

Correct
D

Suleman Range

View answer & explanation Ans: Himalaya Range

Correct Answer: Himalaya Range

Margalla Hills in and around Islamabad is a branch of Himalaya Range.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 4 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Which of the following mountain systems is the oldest?

A

Himalaya

B

Aravali

Correct
C

Salpura

D

Nilgiri

View answer & explanation Ans: Aravali

Correct Answer: Aravali

Aravali is the oldest.

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Q 5 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

The youngest mountain range in the world is:

A

Western Ghats

B

Himalayas

Correct
C

Aravallis

D

Andes

View answer & explanation Ans: Himalayas

Correct Answer: Himalayas

The verified answer is Himalayas.

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Q 6 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Which of the following processes is related to the formation of Himalayas?

A

Faulting

B

Folding

Correct
C

Sliding

D

Volcanic eruptions

View answer & explanation Ans: Folding

Correct Answer: Folding

Folding is related to the formation of Himalayas.

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Q 7 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

The first successful expedition to the Mount Everest was made in _____

A

1962

B

1965

C

1968

D

1953

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 1953

Correct Answer: 1953

The first successful expedition to the Mount Everest was made in 1953.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 8 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Which of the following mountains separate Asia form Europe?

A

Ural Mountains

Correct
B

Hindukush Mountains

C

Alps Mountains

D

Atlas Mountains

View answer & explanation Ans: Ural Mountains

Correct Answer: Ural Mountains

Ural Mountains of the following mountains separate Asia form Europe.

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Q 9 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

The "Roof of the World" is _____

A

The Alps

B

Andesa

C

The Apinines

D

The Pamir Plateau (Tibet)

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: The Pamir Plateau (Tibet)

Correct Answer: The Pamir Plateau (Tibet)

The "Roof of the World" is The Pamir Plateau (Tibet).

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Q 10 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Himalaya range is based in _____

A

Europe

B

Asia

Correct
C

Africa

D

Australia

View answer & explanation Ans: Asia

Correct Answer: Asia

Himalaya range is based in Asia.

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Q 11 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Name the mountain range found in South America.

A

Alps

B

Andes

Correct
C

Clamper

D

Rockies

View answer & explanation Ans: Andes

Correct Answer: Andes

Andes.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 12 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

How are the caves of the world's greatest fold mountains formed?

A

Regular movement

B

Vertical movement

C

Horizontal movement

D

Compression movement

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Compression movement

Correct Answer: Compression movement

The verified answer is Compression movement.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 13 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Ceusta is _____

A

A low flat topped hill

B

A plateau

Correct
C

A plain

D

A mountain

View answer & explanation Ans: A plateau

Correct Answer: A plateau

Ceusta is A plateau.

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Q 14 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Mount Nova is found in _____

A

Yellow stone park USA

B

Naples in Italy

Correct
C

Nepal

D

India

View answer & explanation Ans: Naples in Italy

Correct Answer: Naples in Italy

Mount Nova is found in Naples in Italy.

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Q 15 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Deccan plateau is in _____

A

France

B

India

Correct
C

Australia

D

South Africa

View answer & explanation Ans: India

Correct Answer: India

Deccan plateau is in India.

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Q 16 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Session mountains are _____

A

Youngest mountains

B

Old mountains

C

Tallest mountains

Correct
D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Tallest mountains

Correct Answer: Tallest mountains

Session mountains are Tallest mountains.

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Q 17 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Charmin mountains are only present in _____

A

Egypt

B

Sri Lanka

C

India

Correct
D

Chile

View answer & explanation Ans: India

Correct Answer: India

Charmin mountains are only present in India.

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Q 18 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

The highest plateau of the world is _____

A

Potohar plateau

B

Balochistan plateau

C

Pamir plateau (Tibat)

Correct
D

Dacan plateau

View answer & explanation Ans: Pamir plateau (Tibat)

Correct Answer: Pamir plateau (Tibat)

The highest plateau of the world is Pamir plateau (Tibat).

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 19 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

What is the highest of the second highest mountain peak k-2?

A

8595 meter

B

8611 meter

Correct
C

8217 meter

D

8126 meter

View answer & explanation Ans: 8611 meter

Correct Answer: 8611 meter

8611 meter is the highest of the second highest mountain peak k-2.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 20 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Which is the highest mountain peak of the world?

A

Mount Everest

Correct
B

K2

C

Nanga parbat

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Mount Everest

Correct Answer: Mount Everest

The Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak of the world.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 21 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Mount Everest is present in the range of mountains _____

A

Karkoram

B

Himalaya

Correct
C

Andies

D

Hindukush

View answer & explanation Ans: Himalaya

Correct Answer: Himalaya

Mount Everest is present in the range of mountains Himalaya.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 22 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Mount Everest's height is 29,028 ft what is its height in meters?

A

8594 meters

B

8291 meters

C

8848 meters

Correct
D

8926 meters

View answer & explanation Ans: 8848 meters

Correct Answer: 8848 meters

The verified answer is 8848 meters.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 23 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Highest mountain peak Mount Everest situated in _____

A

Nepal

Correct
B

India

C

China

D

Pakistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Nepal

Correct Answer: Nepal

Highest mountain peak Mount Everest situated in Nepal.

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Q 24 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Atlas mountains are presents in _____

A

South Africa

B

Morocco

Correct
C

Niger

D

Congo

View answer & explanation Ans: Morocco

Correct Answer: Morocco

Atlas mountains are presents in Morocco.

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Q 25 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Pontus mountains are present in _____

A

Turkey

Correct
B

China

C

Russia

D

Burma

View answer & explanation Ans: Turkey

Correct Answer: Turkey

Pontus mountains are present in Turkey.

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Q 26 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain peak situated in Himalaya range its height is _____

A

29,028 feet

B

28,250 feet

C

28208 feet

Correct
D

28185 feet

View answer & explanation Ans: 28208 feet

Correct Answer: 28208 feet

Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain peak situated in Himalaya range its height is 28208 feet.

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Q 27 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Highest mountain peak of Himalaya range in Pakistan with the height of 26660 feet is _____

A

Manaslue

B

Makalu

C

Naga parbat

Correct
D

Broad peak

View answer & explanation Ans: Naga parbat

Correct Answer: Naga parbat

Highest mountain peak of Himalaya range in Pakistan with the height of 26660 feet is Naga parbat.

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Q 28 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Highest mountain peak of Hindukush range which is situated in Pakistan with the height of 25263 ft is _____

A

Beature Peak

B

Tirich Mir

Correct
C

Rakaposhi

D

Broad peak

View answer & explanation Ans: Tirich Mir

Correct Answer: Tirich Mir

Highest mountain peak of Hindukush range which is situated in Pakistan with the height of 25263 ft is Tirich Mir.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 29 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Highest mountain peak of Karakoram mountain range is _____

A

Mount Everest

B

K2 (Godwin Austen, Chogori)

Correct
C

Nanga Parbat

D

Rakaposhi

View answer & explanation Ans: K2 (Godwin Austen, Chogori)

Correct Answer: K2 (Godwin Austen, Chogori)

Highest mountain peak of Karakoram mountain range is K2 (Godwin Austen, Chogori).

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 30 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Which mountain peak is called killer mountain peak?

A

Rakaposhi

B

Mount Everest

C

Dhaulagiri

D

Nanaga Parbat

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Nanaga Parbat

Correct Answer: Nanaga Parbat

Nanaga Parbat mountain peak is called killer mountain peak.

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Q 31 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Which is the second longest mountain of the world?

A

Indies

B

Karakoram

C

Himalayasa

Correct
D

Hindu kush

View answer & explanation Ans: Himalayasa

Correct Answer: Himalayasa

The Himalayasa is the second longest mountain of the world. Note: FLAG: standard second-longest range is the Rockies, not offered; book ticks Himalayas — retained with note, see build notes.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 32 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Mt. Kilimanjaro is situated in _____

A

Asia

B

Africa

Correct
C

Europe

D

America

View answer & explanation Ans: Africa

Correct Answer: Africa

Mt. Kilimanjaro is situated in Africa.

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Q 33 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Mt. Mckinely is situated in _____

A

North America

Correct
B

Asia

C

Africa

D

Europe

View answer & explanation Ans: North America

Correct Answer: North America

Mt. Mckinely is situated in North America.

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Q 34 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

What is an "iceberg"?

A

Mountain of ice in sea

Correct
B

Atargest coral

C

Mountain of Africa

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Mountain of ice in sea

Correct Answer: Mountain of ice in sea

Mountain of ice in sea is an "iceberg".

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Q 35 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Epirogeny is result of _____

A

Vertical earth movement

Correct
B

Mass movement

C

Horizontal earth movement

D

All of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: Vertical earth movement

Correct Answer: Vertical earth movement

Epirogeny is result of Vertical earth movement.

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Q 36 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Scientific study of caves is called _____

A

Epriogeny

B

Sepology

C

Speleology

Correct
D

Mountalogy

View answer & explanation Ans: Speleology

Correct Answer: Speleology

Scientific study of caves is called Speleology.

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Q 37 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Effie Plateau is situated _____

A

Peru

Correct
B

Brazil

C

Chile

D

Paraguay

View answer & explanation Ans: Peru

Correct Answer: Peru

Effie Plateau is situated Peru.

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Q 38 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Mansalu mountain peak is situated in the range _____

A

Andies

B

Himalaya

Correct
C

Karakoram

D

Hindu Kush

View answer & explanation Ans: Himalaya

Correct Answer: Himalaya

Mansalu mountain peak is situated in the range Himalaya.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 39 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

How many mountain peaks are higher than eight thousand meters?

A

10

B

12

C

14

Correct
D

15

View answer & explanation Ans: 14

Correct Answer: 14

14.

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Q 40 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Which is the third largest mountain peak in the world?

A

Kanchenjunga

Correct
B

Makalu

C

Cho oyo

D

Lhotse

View answer & explanation Ans: Kanchenjunga

Correct Answer: Kanchenjunga

The Kanchenjunga is the third largest mountain peak in the world.

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Q 41 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

What is the height of world's fifth largest mountain peak Makalu?

A

8611 meters

B

8586 meters

C

8511 meters

D

8463 meters

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 8463 meters

Correct Answer: 8463 meters

8463 meters is the height of world's fifth largest mountain peak Makalu.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 42 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

How many mountain peaks are present in Pakistan which are higher than eight thousand meters?

A

4

B

5

Correct
C

6

D

7

View answer & explanation Ans: 5

Correct Answer: 5

5.

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Q 43 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

What is the total height of Broat peak of Himalaya rang (Pakistan)?

A

8068 meters

B

8047 meters

Correct
C

8035 meters

D

8027 meters

View answer & explanation Ans: 8047 meters

Correct Answer: 8047 meters

8047 meters is the total height of Broat peak of Himalaya rang (Pakistan).

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Q 44 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Which of the following mountain peak is also known as Denali mountain peak?

A

Mt. Everest

B

Aconcagua

C

Mt. Mckinley

Correct
D

Kilimanjaro

View answer & explanation Ans: Mt. Mckinley

Correct Answer: Mt. Mckinley

Mt. Mckinley is also known as Denali mountain peak.

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Q 45 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Vinson Massif is 4897 meters high mountain peak situated in

A

Asia

B

Europe

C

Antarctica

Correct
D

Africa

View answer & explanation Ans: Antarctica

Correct Answer: Antarctica

The verified answer is Antarctica.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 46 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

How many mountain peaks are situated in Himalaya range which are higher than eight thousand meters?

A

10

Correct
B

11

C

13

D

14

View answer & explanation Ans: 10

Correct Answer: 10

10. Note: OVERRIDE: book ticks (b) 11; standard count is 10 in the Himalaya range (Karakoram holds the other 4 of the 14 eight-thousanders).

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 47 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

Mount Kilimanjaro is situated in

A

Kenya

B

Tanzania

Correct
C

Uganda

D

South Africa

View answer & explanation Ans: Tanzania

Correct Answer: Tanzania

The verified answer is Tanzania.

From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 48 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus

The highest mountains peak Mount Everest has been named after Col. George Everest who was

A

Commandant of 1st Mountain

B

A commander of Goslcha Brigade

C

A Political Agent in NWFP

D

Surveyor General of India

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Surveyor General of India

Correct Answer: Surveyor General of India

The verified answer is Surveyor General of India.

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