Organizer: WII-EIACP Centre Dehradun, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Eiacp India Wildlife Institute of India.
About the Quiz Competition
- This quiz contains 25 multiple-choice questions.
- All questions are compulsory.
- Free Participants.
- Participants who score above 50% will be eligible for an E-certificate in within 7days.
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- The decision of WII-EIACP (RP) is final.
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WII-EIACP Centre Dehradun is excited to announce a Quiz competition on International Mountain Day, On the Occasion 11 December, 2024.
This event aims to raise awareness about the significance of mountains, their ecosystems of this majestic landscapes.
Under the theme of Mission LiFE, this quiz promises to be both educational and enjoyable, offering participants of all ages a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of mountain ecology while connecting with like-minded individuals.
This quiz promises to be both educational and fun, providing a unique opportunity to learn more about our environment while connecting with like-minded individuals.
Together, let’s celebrate our planet and commit to protecting it for future generations.
100% Correct Answers Here
What is the highest mountain in the world?
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K2
Kangchenjunga
Mount Everest
Lhotse
Which mountain range is known as the “Roof of the World”?
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A) Andes
B) Himalayas
C) Rockies
D) Alps
What is the longest mountain range in the world?
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A) The Rockies
B) The Andes
C) The Himalayas
D) The Alps
Which mountain is known for its distinctive pyramid shape and is located in the Swiss Alps?
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A) Mont Blanc
B) Matterhorn
C) Eiger
D) Jungfrau
Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
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A) The Alps
B) The Carpathians
C) The Ural Mountains
D) The Pyrenees
What is the tallest mountain in North America?
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A) Mount Rainier
B) Mount McKinley
C) Mount Whitney
D) Mount Elbert
Which mountain range contains the highest peaks in South America?
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A) The Andes
B) The Rockies
C) The Sierra Nevada
D) The Alps
What is the highest peak in Africa?
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A) Mount Kenya
B) Kilimanjaro
C) Mount Elgon
D) Ras Dashen
Part-2
Which mountain system is known for its unique biodiversity and includes peaks over 24,000 feet?
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A) The Rockies
B) The Himalayas
C) The Andes
D) The Caucasus
What is the smallest mountain in the world ?
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A) Mount Verdict
B) Mount Wycheproof
C) Mount Fuji
D) Mount Kosciuszko
Which mountain is known for being a popular climbing destination and has a notorious reputation for deadly avalanches?
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A) K2
B) Annapurna
C) Mount Everest
D) Mont Blanc
In which country are the Southern Alps located?
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A) Australia
B) New Zealand
C) Argentina
D) Chile
What geological process primarily forms folded mountains?
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A) Volcanic activity
B) Erosion
C) Tectonic plate collision
D) Sedimentation
Which peak is considered the second highest mountain in the world?
A) Kangchenjunga
B) K2
C) Lhotse
D) Makalu
Clear selection
What unique feature does Mauna Kea have compared to other mountains?
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A) It is the tallest when measured from base to summit.
B) It has a permanent glacier.
C) It is located on an island.
D) It has a volcanic crater at its summit.
Which mountain range runs along the border between France and Spain?
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A) Pyrenees
B) Alps
C) Apennines
D) Carpathians
Part 3
What type of mountain is formed primarily by volcanic activity?
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A) Fault-block mountains
B) Folded mountains
C) Volcanic mountains
D) Erosion mountains
Which mountain range is known for its extensive glacial formations and skiing resorts?
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A) Rocky Mountains
B) Sierra Nevada
C) Alps
D) Himalayas
What phenomenon occurs when two tectonic plates collide and push upwards to form mountains?
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A ) Erosion
B ) Subduction
C ) Uplift
D ) Faulting
Which famous explorer famously said he wanted to climb Mount Everest “because it’s there”?
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A ) Edmund Hillary
B ) George Mallory
C ) Reinhold Messner
D ) Sir Chris Bonington
Which mountain range is home to the famous Inca city of Machu Picchu?
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A) The Andes
B) The Himalayas
C) The Rockies
D) The Alps
What is the primary cause of the formation of volcanic mountains?
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A) Erosion
B) Sedimentation
C) Volcanic eruptions
D) Tectonic uplift
Which mountain is known as the “Matterhorn of the East”?
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A) Nanga Parbat
B) K2
C) Kangchenjunga
D) Mount Fuji
What is the name of the mountain range that runs through Italy and is famous for its beautiful peaks and skiing resorts?
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A) The Pyrenees
B) The Alps
C) The Carpathians
D) The Apennines
Which mountain in the United States is known for its iconic granite cliffs and attracts millions of visitors each year?
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A) Mount Rainier
B) Mount Rushmore
C) Yosemite’s El Capitan
D) Mount Denali