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Question (1)

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The approximate length of the Himalayan Range is

(A) 1,000 km
(B) 1,500 km
(C) 2,500 km
(D) 5,000 km

Correct Answer: C

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Question (2)

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The Himalayas stretch across how many countries in Asia?

(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 7

Correct Answer: C

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Question (3)

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Mountains in the Himalayas that are more than 8,000 metres high are collectively called

(A) High Peaks
(B) Eight Thousanders
(C) Snow Giants
(D) Sky Mountains

Correct Answer: B

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Question (4)

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Which river originates from Gaumukh?

(A) Yamuna
(B) Alaknanda
(C) Bhagirathi
(D) Brahmaputra

Correct Answer: C

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Question (5)

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Gaumukh is located at the edge of the

(A) Siachen Glacier
(B) Gangotri Glacier
(C) Zemu Glacier
(D) Milam Glacier

Correct Answer: B

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Question (6)

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Why are the Himalayas called the “Water Tower of Asia”?

(A) They contain many lakes only.
(B) They receive heavy rainfall.
(C) They feed major rivers through melting snow and glaciers.
(D) They have many waterfalls.

Correct Answer: C

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Melting snow and glaciers supply water to major rivers like the Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra.

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Question (7)

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If Himalayan snow did not melt during summer, which activity would be affected the most?

(A) Desert tourism
(B) River water supply
(C) Mining
(D) Shipbuilding

Correct Answer: B

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Question (8)

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The word ‘Himalaya’ means

(A) Mountain of rivers
(B) Land of forests
(C) Abode of snow
(D) Peak of clouds

Correct Answer: C

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Question (9)

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In the word ‘Himalaya’, the Sanskrit word ‘hima’ means

(A) Mountain
(B) River
(C) Snow
(D) Glacier

Correct Answer: C

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Question (10)

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In the word ‘Himalaya’, the Sanskrit word ‘ālaya’ means

(A) Valley
(B) Dwelling or abode
(C) Peak
(D) Plateau

Correct Answer: B

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Question (1)

The approximate length of the Himalayan Range is

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Question (2)

The Himalayas stretch across how many countries in Asia?

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Question (3)

Mountains in the Himalayas that are more than 8,000 metres high are collectively called

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Question (4)

Which river originates from Gaumukh?

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Question (5)

Gaumukh is located at the edge of the

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Question (6)

Why are the Himalayas called the “Water Tower of Asia”?

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Question (7)

If Himalayan snow did not melt during summer, which activity would be affected the most?

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Question (8)

The word ‘Himalaya’ means

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Question (9)

In the word ‘Himalaya’, the Sanskrit word ‘hima’ means

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Question (10)

In the word ‘Himalaya’, the Sanskrit word ‘ālaya’ means

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