In this article, we will look at some of the most important mountains peaks and mountain ranges in the world.
Competitive examinations conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Banks, and others often ask questions related to mountains in India and the world.
By going through the important mountains of the world you would be able to answer most of the questions related to mountains in your exams.
Let’s get started.
List of Major Mountain Peaks of the World
| List of the Mountain Peaks | Location | Heights (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Everest | Nepal | 8,848 |
| K2 (Godwin Austin) | India | 8,611 |
| Kanchanjunga | India | 8,598 |
| Makalu | Nepal-China | 8,481 |
| Dhaulagiri | Nepal | 8,172 |
| Cho Oyu | Nepal | 8,153 |
| Nanga Parbat | India | 8,126 |
| Annapurna | Nepal | 8,080 |
| Hidden Peak | India | 8,068 |
| Nandadevi | India | 7,813 |
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List of Major Mountain Ranges of the World
| List of the Mountain Ranges | Location | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Andes | South America | 7,100 |
| Himalayas | Asia | 2,500 |
| Karakoram | Asia | 500 |
| Rockies | North America | 4,800 |
| Alaska | USA | 1,120 |
| Alps | Europe | 1,150 |
| Great Dividing Range | Australia | 3,300 |
List of Highest Mountains of the World
| Location | List of the Highest Mountain | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| North America | Mt McKinley (Alaska, USA) | 6,194 |
| South America | Mt Aconcagua (Argentina) | 6,960 |
| Europe | Mt Elbrus (Russia) | 5,642 |
| Asia | Mt Everest (Nepal) | 8,848 |
| Africa | Mt Kiliminjaro (Tanzania) | 5,895 |
| Australia | Mt Kosciuszko | 2,228 |
| Antartica | Mt Vinson Massif | 4,897 |
Here are 20 quiz questions on important Mountain Peaks, Mountain Ranges, and the Highest Mountains in the World along with their correct answers:
Go through each questions on Mountains of the World. These questions are commonly asked in the competitive examinations.
- Which mountain is the highest peak in North America?
A) Mount Kilimanjaro
B) Denali (Mount McKinley)
C) Mount Elbrus
D) Mount Everest
Correct answer: B) Denali (Mount McKinley) - Which mountain range spans across seven countries in South America?
A) Rocky Mountains
B) Andes Mountains
C) Himalayas
D) Alps
Correct answer: B) Andes Mountains - What is the tallest peak in Africa?
A) Mont Blanc
B) Mount Kilimanjaro
C) Mount Kenya
D) Mount Elbrus
Correct answer: B) Mount Kilimanjaro - Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
A) Andes Mountains
B) Himalayas
C) Ural Mountains
D) Appalachian Mountains
Correct answer: C) Ural Mountains - What is the highest mountain peak in South America?
A) Mount Aconcagua
B) Cerro Torre
C) Chimborazo
D) Mount Huascarán
Correct answer: A) Mount Aconcagua - Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is located in which mountain range?
A) Andes Mountains
B) Himalayas
C) Alps
D) Rocky Mountains
Correct answer: B) Himalayas - Which of these mountains is known as the “Roof of Africa”?
A) Mount Kenya
B) Mount Kilimanjaro
C) Mount Elbrus
D) Mount Everest
Correct answer: B) Mount Kilimanjaro - The highest peak in Europe is:
A) Mount Elbrus
B) Matterhorn
C) Mont Blanc
D) Mount Olympus
Correct answer: A) Mount Elbrus - Which mountain range is often called the “backbone of Japan”?
A) Swiss Alps
B) Cascade Range
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Japanese Alps
Correct answer: D) Japanese Alps - K2, the second-highest peak in the world, is located in which mountain range?
A) Karakoram Range
B) Appalachian Mountains
C) Hindu Kush Range
D) Pamir Mountains
Correct answer: A) Karakoram Range - Which mountain range is shared by Nepal and China?
A) Sierra Nevada
B) Andes
C) Himalayas
D) Urals
Correct answer: C) Himalayas - What is the highest mountain peak in Australia?
A) Mount Kosciuszko
B) Mount Bogong
C) Mount Ossa
D) Mount Townsend
Correct answer: A) Mount Kosciuszko - The Matterhorn mountain is situated in which mountain range?
A) Alps
B) Pyrenees
C) Caucasus Mountains
D) Appalachian Mountains
Correct answer: A) Alps - Which mountain range runs along the west coast of South America?
A) Sierra Nevada
B) Rocky Mountains
C) Andes
D) Atlas Mountains
Correct answer: C) Andes - Which is the highest peak in North America?
A) Mount Denali (Mount McKinley)
B) Mount Logan
C) Mount St. Elias
D) Mount Foraker
Correct answer: A) Mount Denali (Mount McKinley) - Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain measured from its base at the bottom of the ocean, is located in which place?
A) Alaska, USA
B) Hawaii, USA
C) Japan
D) New Zealand
Correct answer: B) Hawaii, USA - Which mountain range is known for being the youngest and tallest in the world?
A) Himalayas
B) Alps
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Andes
Correct answer: A) Himalayas - Which of the following is the highest peak in Antarctica?
A) Vinson Massif
B) Mount Erebus
C) Mount Sidley
D) Mount Kirkpatrick
Correct answer: A) Vinson Massif - Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is located in which country?
A) Italy
B) Greece
C) Spain
D) Turkey
Correct answer: A) Italy - Which mountain range stretches across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia?
A) Atlas Mountains
B) Andes Mountains
C) Appalachian Mountains
D) Pyrenees
Correct answer: A) Atlas Mountains