Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#291] Which is the highest peak in India?
Correct Answer

(D) K2 (GodwinAustin)

Explanation

Solution: K2 is highest peak in India with an height of about 8611 meters. It is the Karakoram range.

[#292] Which state has the largest area in India?
Correct Answer

(D) Rajasthan

Explanation

Solution: Rajasthan is a state in northern India. The state covers an area of 342,239 square kilometres. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population.

[#293] The mountain range which stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north is the ________
Correct Answer

(A) Aravallis

Explanation

Solution: The mountain range which stretches from Gujarat in the west to Delhi in the north is the Aravallis.

[#294] Which one of the following mountains is not the part of Eastern Ghats?
Correct Answer

(D) Elamalai hills

Explanation

Solution: Elamalai hills is not the part of Eastern Ghats. Elumalai is a Panchayat town in the district of Madurai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Originally named Aezhumalai (Seven Hills), the town is located near Usilampatti (16 km) and Peraiyur, in the Western ghats.

[#295] Where is the Saltoro Range located?
Correct Answer

(C) Part of the Karakoram Ranges

Explanation

Solution: Saltoro ranges are located in Karakoram ranges. It lies in Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Saltoro glacier is also situated here.