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21 The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which one of the following ?
A Fold mountain
B Volcanic mountains
C Block mountains
D None of the above

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Fold mountain. Fold mountains are the most common type of mountain in the world. The rugged, soaring heights of the Himalayas, Andes, and Alps are all active fold mountains.

22 According to geographical history, which are the oldest mountains in India ?
A Satpuras
B Nilgiris
C Vindhyas
D Aravallis

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Aravallis. The Aravalli Range, an eroded stub of ancient mountains, is believed to be the oldest range of fold mountains in India. The natural history of the Aravalli Range dates back to times when the Indian Plate was separated from the Eurasian Plate by an ocean.

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23 Which is the highest mountain peak in India ?
A Kanchenjunga
B Saltoro Kangri/K10
C Nanda Devi
D Kamet

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Kanchenjunga. Kangchenjunga, also spelled Kanchenjunga and Khangchendzonga, is the third highest mountain in the world.

24 Arakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in :
A Kashmir
B Nepal
C Baluchistan
D Myanmar

Answer: Option [D]

Arakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in Myanmar. Arakan yoma is the extension of the himalayas located in Myanmar. The Arakan Mountains are also known as the Rakhine Mountains. These are a mountain range in western Myanmar, between the coast of Rakhine State and the Central Myanmar Basin, in which the Irrawaddy River flows.

25 The transport route connecting the Kashmir from Leh crosses the high mountain ranges at the :
A Pir Panjal pass
B Karakoram pass
C Banihal pass
D Zojila pass

Answer: Option [D]

The transport route connecting the Kashmir from Leh crosses the high mountain ranges at the Zojila pass.

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