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Question No. 1
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Which thrust fault extends across the length of Himalayan orogen in the south?
A.
South Tibetan Detachment
B.
Main Frontal Thrust
C.
Main Central Thrust
D.
Main Boundary Thrust
Question No. 2
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The famous Rohtang Pass connects:
A.
Uttarakhand with Tibet
B.
Kallu, Lahul, and Spiti valleys
C.
Kashmir with Ladakh
D.
Himachal with Punjab
Question No. 3
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Which type of valleys lie between the Lesser Himalayas and Shiwalik range?
A.
Kars
B.
Duns
C.
Cirques
D.
Cols
Question No. 4
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The Spiti Valley is characterized as:
A.
Temperate valley
B.
Tropical valley
C.
Subtropical valley
D.
Cold desert valley
Question No. 5
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The northernmost range of the Himalayas is known as:
A.
Himadri
B.
Lesser Himalayas
C.
Shiwalik
D.
Purvanchal
Question No. 6
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Which pass connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh?
A.
Khyber Pass
B.
Zoji La Pass
C.
Nathu La Pass
D.
Rohtang Pass
Question No. 7
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Which range is known as the 'Outer Himalayas'?
A.
Greater Himalayas
B.
Lesser Himalayas
C.
Shiwalik Hills
D.
Trans-Himalayas
Question No. 8
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What percentage of India's geographical area is covered by the Himalayas?
A.
25%
B.
22%
C.
12%
D.
17%
Question No. 9
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At what elevation does the zone of permanent ice and rock begin in the Himalayas?
A.
4000-4500 meters
B.
6500-7000 meters
C.
5500-6000 meters
D.
7500-8000 meters
Question No. 10
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Which mountain range forms the water divide between the Ravi and Beas rivers?
A.
Nag Tibba
B.
Zaskar
C.
Pir Panjal
D.
Dhauladhar
Question No. 11
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The width of the Himalayas varies from:
A.
100-200 km
B.
300-400 km
C.
125-250 km
D.
400-500 km
Question No. 12
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Which is the highest peak of the Himalayas located entirely within India?
A.
Nanda Devi
B.
K2
C.
Mount Everest
D.
Kanchenjunga
Question No. 13
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Which ancient sea is associated with the formation of the Himalayas?
A.
Arabian Sea
B.
Tethys Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea
D.
Caspian Sea
Question No. 14
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Tourism contributes what percentage to the GDP in Himalayan states?
A.
3-7%
B.
16-25%
C.
8-15%
D.
26-35%
Question No. 15
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Which river system does NOT originate from the Himalayas?
A.
Indus
B.
Narmada
C.
Ganges
D.
Brahmaputra
Question No. 16
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Mount Everest's summit is primarily composed of which type of rock?
A.
Basalt
B.
Marine limestone
C.
Sandstone
D.
Granite
Question No. 17
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The Shiwalik range is characterized by which altitude range?
A.
5000-8000 meters
B.
2000-3000 meters
C.
3000-5000 meters
D.
600-1500 meters
Question No. 18
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Which thrust line separates the Greater and Lesser Himalayas?
A.
Main Frontal Thrust
B.
Main Boundary Thrust
C.
Main Central Thrust
D.
South Tibetan Detachment
Question No. 19
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The continental crust thickness in the Himalayan region is approximately:
A.
100 km
B.
50 km
C.
35 km
D.
75 km
Question No. 20
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The Himalayan mountain system is home to how many of the world's 14 highest peaks?
A.
8
B.
14
C.
10
D.
12
Question No. 21
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Which supercontinent contained present-day India before the formation of Himalayas?
A.
Rodinia
B.
Pangaea
C.
Laurasia
D.
Gondwanaland
Question No. 22
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The Nubra Valley is often referred to as:
A.
Land of High Passes
B.
Valley of Gods
C.
Roof of the World
D.
Orchard of Ladakh
Question No. 23
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Which pass is known as the highest motorable pass?
A.
Rohtang Pass
B.
Zoji La
C.
Chang La
D.
Khardung La
Question No. 24
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The Himalayan region hosts approximately what percentage of the world's known flora?
A.
20%
B.
10%
C.
5%
D.
15%
Question No. 25
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The Himalayan mountain range runs for approximately how many kilometers from west to east?
A.
3,000 km
B.
2,400 km
C.
1,500 km
D.
1,200 km
Question No. 26
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The Kashmir valley is bounded by which range to its west and south?
A.
Shiwalik Hills
B.
Greater Himalayas
C.
Pir Panjal Range
D.
Zaskar Range
Question No. 27
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Which valley is known as the 'Valley of Gods'?
A.
Nubra Valley
B.
Kashmir Valley
C.
Kullu Valley
D.
Spiti Valley
Question No. 28
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The Indian plate is moving northward at approximately what rate per year?
A.
10 cm
B.
2 cm
C.
5 cm
D.
15 cm
Question No. 29
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How many plant species are found in the Great Himalayan National Park?
A.
925
B.
832
C.
625
D.
732
Question No. 30
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The collision between Indian and Eurasian plates began approximately:
A.
70 million years ago
B.
50 million years ago
C.
100 million years ago
D.
30 million years ago
Question No. 31
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How many peaks above 8000 meters are found in the world, and how many are in Nepal Himalayas?
A.
16 total, 10 in Nepal
B.
12 total, 6 in Nepal
C.
20 total, 12 in Nepal
D.
14 total, 8 in Nepal
Question No. 32
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The Himalayas border how many countries?
A.
7
B.
5
C.
6
D.
4
Question No. 33
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Which geological period saw the beginning of Pangaea's breakup?
A.
Permian
B.
Triassic
C.
Cretaceous
D.
Jurassic
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