Mountains, Plateaus, and Plains: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
What are the plateaus which are surrounded by mountain ranges on all sides called?
- Ahilly plateau
- Bmountainous plateau
- CContinental plate
- DNorthwest Plateau
Question 2 of 50
The Meseta Plateau is located in which of the following countries?
- AMexico
- BBrazil
- CSpain and Portugal
- DNorth East Africa
Question 3 of 50
Which of the following minerals is not found in plateau areas?
- ACoal
- BIron ore
- CMineral Oil
- DManganese
Question 4 of 50
Where is the Tibetan Plateau located?
- Abetween Tianshan and Karakoram
- Bbetween Tianshan and Altai
- Cbetween the Himalayas and the Karakoram Mountains
- Dbetween the Himalayas and Kunlun
Question 5 of 50
Potwar Plateau is located in which of the following countries?
- AVietnam
- BMyanmar
- CBhutan
- DPakistan
Question 6 of 50
Who has propounded the mountain forming geosyncline theory?
- AJeffries
- BHolmes
- CDaily
- DCobber
Question 7 of 50
Which of the following is a fold mountain?
- ASahyadri
- BSatpura
- CNilgiri
- DHimalaya
Question 8 of 50
Which of the following is the highest plateau in the world?
- ABolivian Plateau
- BColombia Plateau
- CTibetan Plateau
- DColorado Plateau
Question 9 of 50
On what percentage of the total area of the lithosphere is the plateau spread?
- A0.26
- B0.3
- C0.33
- D0.41
Question 10 of 50
What percentage of the world's population lives in mountains?
- A0.01
- B0.05
- C0.09
- D0.1
Question 11 of 50
Which of the following is a fault-toothed mountain (Block Mountain)?
- AVosges
- BBlack Forest
- CSierra Nevada
- Dall of which
Question 12 of 50
Where is the Telegraphic Plateau located?
- ANorth Pacific Ocean
- BSouth Pacific Ocean
- CNorth Atlantic Ocean
- DSouthern Indian Ocean
Question 13 of 50
Mountains are counted in which category of landforms?
- AFirst Class
- Bsecond class
- CThird Division
- Dnone of these
Question 14 of 50
Which is the longest mountain range in the world?
- AAlps
- BRockies
- CAndes
- DHimalaya
Question 15 of 50
Which of the following mountains is located in Germany?
- ABlack Forest
- BAtlas
- CPyrenees
- DApennines
Question 16 of 50
The huge folded mountains of Vishal were formed approximately how many million years ago?
- A400
- B320
- C220
- D30
Question 17 of 50
Which of the following represents an example of the newest fold mountain in the world?
- AAppalachian
- BAravalli
- CAlps
- DUral
Question 18 of 50
In which country are the hills named Black Hill, Blue Hill and Green Hill located?
- AAustralia
- BCanada
- CS.R.A.
- DBrazil
Question 19 of 50
The latest mountain range is -
- ASatpura
- BAppalachian
- CRockies
- DUral
Question 20 of 50
Plains are counted in which category of landforms?
- AFirst Class
- Bsecond class
- CThird Division
- Dnone of these
Question 21 of 50
Who has propounded the radioactivity theory related to the origin of mountains?
- AJolly
- BDaily
- CDana
- DReed
Question 22 of 50
Which is not an example of a sub-mountainous plateau?
- ATibetan Plateau
- BColombia Plateau
- CPatagonian Plateau
- DBolivian Plateau
Question 23 of 50
Where is the 'Southern Alps' mountain range located?
- AAustralia
- BNew Zealand
- CD. Africa
- DIndonesia
Question 24 of 50
Which of the following plateaus is not classified as an intermontane plateau?
- ATibetan Plateau
- BMexican Plateau
- CBolivian Plateau
- DChotanagpur Plateau
Question 25 of 50
The remains of resistant rocks found here and there in the river eroded plain or peneplain are called-
- AMonadnock
- Binselberg
- CHummus
- Dnone of these
Question 26 of 50
Which of the following mountain ranges is the largest in the world?
- AHimalaya
- BAndes
- CCaucasus
- DAlaska
Question 27 of 50
Between which mountain ranges is the Anatolian Plateau located in Türkiye?
- APontic and Torus
- BElburj and Jagras
- CCaucasus and Elburz
- DCaucasus and Carpathians
Question 28 of 50
Which is the highest mountain?
- AMount Everest
- BKanchenjunga
- CLhotse
- DMakalu
Question 29 of 50
Which of the following is called the "roof of the world"?
- AKarakoram
- BQunlun
- CTianshan
- DPamir
Question 30 of 50
On what percentage of the total area of the lithosphere is the plain spread?
- A0.26
- B0.33
- C0.41
- D0.51
Question 31 of 50
Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain peak of Africa, is located in-
- Ain Kenya
- BIn Malawi
- CIn Tanzania
- DIn Zambia
Question 32 of 50
The 'Andes Mountains' are an example of-
- Aof the remnant mountain
- Bof folded mountains
- Cfault-toothed mountain
- Dvolcanic mountain
Question 33 of 50
Which of the following is a foothill plateau?
- ATibetan Plateau
- BPatagonian Plateau
- CBrazilian Plateau
- DBolivian Plateau
Question 34 of 50
Pediplain is formed by which process?
- Asnow
- Bwind
- CRiver
- DKarst
Question 35 of 50
The Alps in Europe, the Rockies in North America and the Andes in South America are examples of what?
- AFold Mountain
- BBlock Mountain
- CDissected Mountain
- Dvolcanic mountain
Question 36 of 50
Which mountain is considered as a continental watershed?
- AHimalaya
- BRockies
- CAndes
- DGreat Dividing Range
Question 37 of 50
Which of the following is not correctly matched? (Mountain peak - Continent)
- AKilimanjaro - Africa
- BMount McKinley -U. America
- CElbrus - Asia
- DAconcagua-D. America
Question 38 of 50
The Himalayan mountain range is an example of what?
- AFold Mountain
- Bvolcanic mountain
- Cresidual mountain
- DBlock Mountain
Question 39 of 50
On what percentage of the total area of the lithosphere are mountains found?
- A0.26
- B0.3
- C0.33
- D0.41
Question 40 of 50
Which of the following landforms is called the "cradle of civilization"?
- AMountain
- BMountain
- CPlateau
- DField
Question 41 of 50
The Loess Plateau is-
- Aglaciated
- Bwaterlogged
- Cwind-driven
- Driverine
Question 42 of 50
What percentage of the world's population lives in plateau areas?
- A0.05
- B0.09
- C0.16
- D0.26
Question 43 of 50
From which geosyncline did the Himalayas originate?
- ATethys
- BShivalik
- CIndo Brahma
- DGodavari
Question 44 of 50
Peneplain is formed by which process?
- Asnow
- Bwind
- CRiver
- DKarst
Question 45 of 50
What are the residual mounds located here and there in karst plains called?
- AMonadnock
- Binselberg
- CHummus
- Dnone of these
Question 46 of 50
'Pied Pedro' or 'Pidrutagala' is the highest mountain peak of which of the following countries?
- AD. Africa
- BPanama
- CSri Lanka
- Dcambodia
Question 47 of 50
The Loess Plain of northwestern China is made up of which type of deposits?
- Afrom the accumulation of lava
- Baccumulation of sand and dust
- Cfrom the accumulation of tremor soil
- Dnone of these
Question 48 of 50
Which is not an example of 'Residual Mountain'?
- AAravalli
- BAppalachian
- Cfujiyama
- DVindhyachal
Question 49 of 50
What type of mountains are Rockies, Andes, Atlas, Alps, Himalayas etc.?
- AFold Mountain
- Bresidual mountain
- CBlack Mountains
- Dnone of these
Question 50 of 50
Which of the following metals is mined the most on the Bolivian plateau?
- ACoal
- Blignite
- CTin
- Dbituminous