SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many mountain ranges does India consist of?
A
8
B
10
C
5
D
7
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The names of seven mountain ranges in India are The Himalayan mountains, The Karakoram and Pir Panjal range, the Purvanchal range or eastern mountain range, Vindhya and Satpura range, the Aravali range, the Eastern ghats, and the Western ghats.

Detailed explanation-2: -A mountain range is a series of mountains that are close to each other. Many mountain systems consist of a series of parallel ranges extending over hundreds of kilometres. Eg: The Himalayas in Asia, the Alps in Europe and the Andes in South America.

Detailed explanation-3: -Home to some of the world’s highest mountains, a rich cultural heritage, its stunning natural landscapes, and its amazing cuisine, India is a large country located in southern Asia. The country contains 13, 857 named mountains, the highest and most prominent of which is Kanchenjunga (8, 586m/28, 169ft).

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