48 MCQs on Mountains and Plateaus sit in the GK360 bank, collected from
1 solved papers. Below are the top 48 distinct questions —
repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked,
an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
Highest mountain peak of Karakoram mountain range is K2 (Godwin Austen, Chogori).
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 30 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Which mountain peak is called killer mountain peak?
A
Rakaposhi
B
Mount Everest
C
Dhaulagiri
D
Nanaga Parbat
Correct
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Ans: Nanaga Parbat
Correct Answer: Nanaga Parbat
Nanaga Parbat mountain peak is called killer mountain peak.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 31 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Which is the second longest mountain of the world?
A
Indies
B
Karakoram
C
Himalayasa
Correct
D
Hindu kush
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Ans: Himalayasa
Correct Answer: Himalayasa
The Himalayasa is the second longest mountain of the world. Note: FLAG: standard second-longest range is the Rockies, not offered; book ticks Himalayas — retained with note, see build notes.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 32 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Mt. Kilimanjaro is situated in _____
A
Asia
B
Africa
Correct
C
Europe
D
America
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Ans: Africa
Correct Answer: Africa
Mt. Kilimanjaro is situated in Africa.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 33 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Mt. Mckinely is situated in _____
A
North America
Correct
B
Asia
C
Africa
D
Europe
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Ans: North America
Correct Answer: North America
Mt. Mckinely is situated in North America.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 34 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
What is an "iceberg"?
A
Mountain of ice in sea
Correct
B
Atargest coral
C
Mountain of Africa
D
None of these
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Ans: Mountain of ice in sea
Correct Answer: Mountain of ice in sea
Mountain of ice in sea is an "iceberg".
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 35 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Epirogeny is result of _____
A
Vertical earth movement
Correct
B
Mass movement
C
Horizontal earth movement
D
All of the above
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Ans: Vertical earth movement
Correct Answer: Vertical earth movement
Epirogeny is result of Vertical earth movement.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 36 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Scientific study of caves is called _____
A
Epriogeny
B
Sepology
C
Speleology
Correct
D
Mountalogy
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Ans: Speleology
Correct Answer: Speleology
Scientific study of caves is called Speleology.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 37 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Effie Plateau is situated _____
A
Peru
Correct
B
Brazil
C
Chile
D
Paraguay
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Ans: Peru
Correct Answer: Peru
Effie Plateau is situated Peru.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 38 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Mansalu mountain peak is situated in the range _____
A
Andies
B
Himalaya
Correct
C
Karakoram
D
Hindu Kush
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Ans: Himalaya
Correct Answer: Himalaya
Mansalu mountain peak is situated in the range Himalaya.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 39 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
How many mountain peaks are higher than eight thousand meters?
A
10
B
12
C
14
Correct
D
15
View answer & explanation
Ans: 14
Correct Answer: 14
14.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 40 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Which is the third largest mountain peak in the world?
A
Kanchenjunga
Correct
B
Makalu
C
Cho oyo
D
Lhotse
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Ans: Kanchenjunga
Correct Answer: Kanchenjunga
The Kanchenjunga is the third largest mountain peak in the world.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 41 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
What is the height of world's fifth largest mountain peak Makalu?
A
8611 meters
B
8586 meters
C
8511 meters
D
8463 meters
Correct
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Ans: 8463 meters
Correct Answer: 8463 meters
8463 meters is the height of world's fifth largest mountain peak Makalu.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 42 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
How many mountain peaks are present in Pakistan which are higher than eight thousand meters?
A
4
B
5
Correct
C
6
D
7
View answer & explanation
Ans: 5
Correct Answer: 5
5.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 43 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
What is the total height of Broat peak of Himalaya rang (Pakistan)?
A
8068 meters
B
8047 meters
Correct
C
8035 meters
D
8027 meters
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Ans: 8047 meters
Correct Answer: 8047 meters
8047 meters is the total height of Broat peak of Himalaya rang (Pakistan).
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 44 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Which of the following mountain peak is also known as Denali mountain peak?
A
Mt. Everest
B
Aconcagua
C
Mt. Mckinley
Correct
D
Kilimanjaro
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Ans: Mt. Mckinley
Correct Answer: Mt. Mckinley
Mt. Mckinley is also known as Denali mountain peak.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 45 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Vinson Massif is 4897 meters high mountain peak situated in
A
Asia
B
Europe
C
Antarctica
Correct
D
Africa
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Ans: Antarctica
Correct Answer: Antarctica
The verified answer is Antarctica.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 46 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
How many mountain peaks are situated in Himalaya range which are higher than eight thousand meters?
A
10
Correct
B
11
C
13
D
14
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Ans: 10
Correct Answer: 10
10. Note: OVERRIDE: book ticks (b) 11; standard count is 10 in the Himalaya range (Karakoram holds the other 4 of the 14 eight-thousanders).
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 47 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
Mount Kilimanjaro is situated in
A
Kenya
B
Tanzania
Correct
C
Uganda
D
South Africa
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Ans: Tanzania
Correct Answer: Tanzania
The verified answer is Tanzania.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 48 General Knowledge Mountains and Plateaus
The highest mountains peak Mount Everest has been named after Col. George Everest who was
A
Commandant of 1st Mountain
B
A commander of Goslcha Brigade
C
A Political Agent in NWFP
D
Surveyor General of India
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Surveyor General of India
Correct Answer: Surveyor General of India
The verified answer is Surveyor General of India.
From: GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Frequently asked questions
How many Mountains and Plateaus MCQs are there on GK360?
The bank holds 48 questions tagged "Mountains and Plateaus" under General Knowledge, drawn from 1 solved papers. After merging the same question asked in multiple papers, 48 are distinct; this page shows the top 48.
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