Microtheme: "Indian Geography:Mountains,Hills" —
8 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2023] Consider the following statements:
   1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges.
   2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range.
   3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats
   How many of the statements given above are correct?
   • (a) Only one
   • (b) Only two
   • (c) All three
   • (d) None
   Correct Answer: (D) None
2. [2022] Consider the following pairs :
   Peak Mountains
   1. Namcha Barwa — Garhwal Himalaya
   2. Nanda Devi — Kumaon Himalaya
   3. Nokrek — Sikkim Himalaya
   Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
   • (a) 1 and 2
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) 1 and 3
   • (d) 3 only
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
3. [2020] Siachen Glacier is situated to the
   • (a) East of Aksai Chin
   • (b) East of Leh
   • (c) North of Gilgit
   • (d) North of Nubra Valley
   Correct Answer: (D) North of Nubra Valley
4. [2017] Consider the following statements:
   1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.
   2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only.
   3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 3 only
   • (c) 2 and 3 only
   • (d) 1 and 3 only
   Correct Answer: (B) 3 only
5. [2014] Consider the following pairs :
   Hills Region
   1. Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast
   2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast
   3. Mahadeo Hills : Central India
   4. Mikir Hills : North-East India
   Which of the pairs are correctly matched?
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 3 and 4 only
   • (d) 2 and 4 only
   Correct Answer: (C) 3 and 4 only
6. [2012] When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:
   1. Deep gorges
   2. U-turn river courses
   3. Parallel mountain ranges
   4. Steep gradients causing land sliding
   Which of the above can be said to be the evidence for Himalayas being young fold mountains?
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
   • (c) 3 and 4 only
   • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
   Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. [2010] If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India ?
   1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.
   2. Indo-gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.
   3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 1 and 3 only
   • (c) 2 and 3 only
   • (d) 1,2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (D) 1,2 and 3
8. [2008] Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?
   • (a) Anaimalai Hills
   • (b) Cardamom Hills
   • (c) Nilgiri Hills
   • (d) Shevoroy Hills
   Correct Answer: (C) Nilgiri Hills