MCQs on Mountains of India: The Aravallis, Vindhyas, and Satpuras

Which mountain range is the oldest in India?
- A) Himalayas
- B) Aravallis
- C) Vindhyas
- D) Satpuras
  Answer: B) Aravallis
The Aravalli range runs in which direction?
- A) North-South
- B) East-West
- C) Northeast-Southwest
- D) Northwest-Southeast
  Answer: D) Northwest-Southeast
Which state does the Vindhya range primarily extend through?
- A) Rajasthan
- B) Madhya Pradesh
- C) Gujarat
- D) Bihar
  Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
The Satpura mountain range is located in which part of India?
- A) Northern India
- B) Western India
- C) Central India
- D) Southern India
  Answer: C) Central India
The highest peak of the Aravalli range is:
- A) Guru Shikhar
- B) Airawat
- C) Nilgiri
- D) Anamudi
  Answer: A) Guru Shikhar
Which of the following rivers originates from the Vindhya range?
- A) Narmada
- B) Tapi
- C) Ganga
- D) Godavari
  Answer: A) Narmada
The Satpura range is known for which type of forest?
- A) Deciduous Forest
- B) Tropical Rainforest
- C) Coniferous Forest
- D) Mangrove Forest
  Answer: A) Deciduous Forest
Which wildlife sanctuary is located in the Satpura range?
- A) Ranthambore
- B) Kanha
- C) Bandhavgarh
- D) Satpura
  Answer: D) Satpura
The Vindhya range separates which two river systems?
- A) Ganga and Yamuna
- B) Narmada and Tapi
- C) Godavari and Krishna
- D) Brahmaputra and Ganga
  Answer: B) Narmada and Tapi
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Aravalli range?
- A) Mount Abu
- B) Kumbhalgarh
- C) Udaipur
- D) Mahabaleshwar
  Answer: D) Mahabaleshwar
The term “Vindhyan” is used to refer to what in geological terms?
- A) A mountain range
- B) A type of rock
- C) A valley
- D) A river
  Answer: B) A type of rock
Which of the following mountain ranges has the least elevation compared to others?
- A) Himalayas
- B) Vindhyas
- C) Aravallis
- D) Satpuras
  Answer: C) Aravallis
Which state is home to the highest peak of the Vindhya range?
- A) Rajasthan
- B) Madhya Pradesh
- C) Uttar Pradesh
- D) Gujarat
  Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
The Aravalli range is considered to be rich in which type of mineral?
- A) Gold
- B) Coal
- C) Copper
- D) Iron
  Answer: C) Copper
The Satpura range is primarily located in which Indian state?
- A) Madhya Pradesh
- B) Maharashtra
- C) Rajasthan
- D) Chhattisgarh
  Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
The Aravallis are an important source of which natural resource?
- A) Timber
- B) Minerals
- C) Water
- D) Fertile Soil
  Answer: B) Minerals
Which of the following mountain ranges is NOT known for its biodiversity?
- A) Himalayas
- B) Vindhyas
- C) Aravallis
- D) Satpuras
  Answer: C) Aravallis
What is the primary climatic influence of the Vindhya range?
- A) Mediterranean
- B) Continental
- C) Oceanic
- D) Monsoonal
  Answer: D) Monsoonal
Which famous historical site is located in the Vindhya range?
- A) Khajuraho Temples
- B) Ajanta Caves
- C) Ellora Caves
- D) Hampi
  Answer: A) Khajuraho Temples
The Aravalli range forms a natural barrier between which two regions?
- A) Desert and plain
- B) Hill and plateau
- C) Coast and inland
- D) River and valley
  Answer: A) Desert and plain
Which peak is the highest in the Satpura range?
- A) Dhupgarh
- B) Guru Shikhar
- C) Anamudi
- D) Nilgiri
  Answer: A) Dhupgarh
The geological formation of the Vindhya range is primarily:
- A) Sedimentary
- B) Igneous
- C) Metamorphic
- D) Volcanic
  Answer: A) Sedimentary
Which river flows through the Satpura range?
- A) Ganga
- B) Godavari
- C) Narmada
- D) Yamuna
  Answer: C) Narmada
Which of the following ranges is characterized by a series of plateaus?
- A) Aravallis
- B) Vindhyas
- C) Satpuras
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
The Aravalli range extends into which other country besides India?
- A) Nepal
- B) Bhutan
- C) Pakistan
- D) Bangladesh
  Answer: C) Pakistan
Which of the following national parks is located in the Satpura range?
- A) Pench National Park
- B) Kanha National Park
- C) Bandhavgarh National Park
- D) Satpura National Park
  Answer: D) Satpura National Park
The Aravallis are predominantly made of which type of rock?
- A) Limestone
- B) Granite
- C) Basalt
- D) Schist
  Answer: B) Granite
The Vindhya range is known for its unique cultural heritage, particularly:
- A) Rock paintings
- B) Stone carvings
- C) Ancient temples
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
Which ecological zone is primarily found in the Vindhya range?
- A) Desert
- B) Tropical Evergreen
- C) Tropical Deciduous
- D) Montane
  Answer: C) Tropical Deciduous
The Satpura range is located between which two rivers?
- A) Narmada and Tapti
- B) Godavari and Krishna
- C) Ganga and Yamuna
- D) Brahmaputra and Ganga
  Answer: A) Narmada and Tapti

These MCQs cover various aspects of the Aravallis, Vindhyas, and Satpuras, including their geographical features, historical significance, and ecological importance.

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