Famous Place GK MCQ Questions on ‘Nilgiri Hills’. Here we have given total 20 Quiz, very important for students.
(1) Which mountain range connects the Western and Eastern Ghats?
(a) Pachaimalai
(b) Kolli
(c) Nilgiri
(d) Shevaroy
Ans – (c)
Explanation – The Nilgiri Mountain range connects the Western and Eastern Ghats.
(2) Which of the following is the highest peak of Nilgiri Mountains?
(a) Sagarmatha
(b) Doddabetta
(c) Anaimudi
(d) Himadri
Ans – (b)
Explanation – The highest peak of Nilgiri Mountain is Doddabetta.
(3) Which of the following state does not come under the area of Nilgiri Mountain range?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Kerala
Ans – (c)
Explanation – The Nilgiri Mountain range is spread over the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
(4) Nilgiri Mountain is also known as –
(a) yellow mountain
(b) black mountain
(c) blue mountain
(d) red mountain
Ans – (c)
Explanation – Nilgiri Mountain is also known as Blue Mountain.
(5) The total area of Nilgiri Mountain is about –
(a) 3234 km2
(b) 2768 km2
(c) 2565 km2
(d) 1658 km2
Ans – (c)
Explanation – The total area of Nilgiri Mountain is about 2565 km2.
(6) The highest elevation of Nilgiri Mountain range is –
(a) 2412 m
(b) 2637 m
(c) 2833 m
(d) 1978 m
Ans – (b)
Explanation – The highest elevation of the Nilgiri Mountain range is 2637 metres.
(7) Nilgiri Hills are mainly famous for –
(a) Mushroom cultivation
(b) Eucalyptus plants
(c) Grasslands
(d) None of the above
Ans – (b)
Explanation – Nilgiri Hills are mainly famous for its eucalyptus plants.
(8) Nilgiri Hills are part of –
(a) Chotonagpur plateau
(b) Malwa plateau
(c) Satpura range
(d) Western Ghats
Ans – (d)
Explanation – Nilgiri Hills are part of the Western Ghats.
(9) Recently, Nilgiri is also becoming famous for which plantation?
(a) Tea plantation
(b) Tobacco plantation
(c) Sesame plantation
(d) Cotton production
Ans – (a)
Explanation – Nilgiri has also become famous for tea plantation.
(10) Which of the following is the highest hill station in the Nilgiri Hills?
(a) Carnoon
(b) Ooty
(c) Dalhousi
(d) Kodaikanal
Ans – (b)
Explanation – Ooty is the highest hill station in Nilgiri Hills.
(11) Which river separates Nilgiri from Karnataka plateau?
(a) Mahanadi
(b) Moyar
(c) Yamuna
(d) Godavari
Ans – (b)
Explanation – The Moyar river separates Nilgiri from Karnataka plateau.
(12) Which of the following National Park is located in the Nilgiri Hills
(a) Mudumalai National Park
(b) Hemis National Park
(c) Dachigam National Park
(d) Kuno National Park
Ans – (a)
Explanation – Mudumalai National Park is located in the northern part of Nilgiri.
(13) Which of the following is the highest waterfall in Nilgiri Hills?
(a) Kunchikal
(b) Hundru
(c) Kullakamby
(d) Catherine
Ans – (c)
Explanation – The highest waterfall of Nilgiri is Kullakamby fall (400 ft).
(14) Which of the following National Park is not located in Nilgiri?
(a) Mukurthi National Park
(b) Mudumalai National Park
(c) Silent Valley National Park
(d) Hemis National Park
Ans – (d)
Explanation – Hemis National Park is located in Ladakh. Other three National Parks are located in Nilgiri Hills.
(15) Which of the following tribes can be found in Nilgiri Hills?
(a) Kotas
(b) Todas
(c) both a & b
(d) none
Ans – (c)
Explanation – Both the Kota and Toda tribes can be found in the Nilgiri Hills.
(16) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was established in which year?
(a) 1990
(b) 1988
(c) 1986
(d) 1992
Ans – (c)
Explanation – The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was established in 1986.
(17) Which of the following type of plants are mainly found in Nilgiri region?
(a) Angiosperms
(b) Gymnosperms
(c) Pteridophytes
(d) None
Ans – (a)
Explanation – Angiosperm type of plants are mainly found in Nilgiri region.
(18) Which of the following river flows through the Nilgiri region?
(a) Narmada
(b) Bhavani
(c) Hasdeo
(d) Periyar
Ans – (b)
Explanation – The river Bhavani flows through the Nilgiri region.
(19) How many peaks are there in Nilgiri Mountain range?
(a) 22
(b) 20
(c) 26
(d) 24
Ans – (d)
Explanation – There are 24 mountain peaks in the Nilgiri Mountain range.
(20) Which ore is predominantly found in Nilgiri region?
(a) copper
(b) bauxite
(c) mica
(d) felspar
Ans – (b)
Explanation – Bauxite is the major ore found in the Nilgiri region.
(21) Which city is known as the ‘Queen of Nilgiri Hills’?
(a) Ooty
(b) Salem
(c) Madurai
(d) Kodaikanal
Ans – (a)
Explanation – Ooty is known as the ‘Queen of Nilgiri Hills’.
(22) Which of the following is the major type of soil found in Nilgiri Hills?
(a) alluvial soil
(b) black soil
(c) red soil
(d) laterite soil
Ans – (d)
Explanation – Laterite soil is mainly found in Nilgiri Hills.
(23) The height of the Catherine falls located in Nilgiri Hills is –
(a) 76 m
(b) 85 m
(c) 68 m
(d) 51 m
Ans – (a)
Explanation – The height of the Catherine falls is 76 metres.
(24) Nilgiri Hills region is the only place in south India to have –
(a) white bear
(b) white tiger
(c) black panther
(d) white leopard
Ans – (b)
Explanation – White tiger can only be found in Nilgiri Hills in south India.
(25) Which of the following has the highest population of tigers in India?
(a) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
(b) Sundarban Biosphere reserve
(c) Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
(d) None of the above
Ans – (a)
Explanation – Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve has the highest population of tigers in India.