GS PrelimsGeography (Indian physical environment)Mountain Ranges1995

Which one of the following mountain ranges is spread over only one State in India?

A

Aravalli

B

Satpura

C

Ajanta

D

Sahyadri

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The question asks to identify which of the listed mountain ranges is located entirely within one State in India. 2. Aravalli Range: Extends through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi. 3. Satpura Range: Spans across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. 4. Ajanta Range: This range is located entirely within the state of Maharashtra, primarily in the Aurangabad district. 5. Sahyadri: This is the local name for the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. The Western Ghats themselves extend through multiple states: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. 6. Therefore, the Ajanta Range is the only one among the options that lies completely within a single state (Maharashtra).

More Geography (Indian physical environment) PYQs

View all Geography (Indian physical environment) questions →

Master UPSC Revision

Get 10,000+ topic-wise MCQs, spaced repetition, daily CSAT challenges, and detailed performance analytics.

Coming Soon to Play Store
Coming Soon to Play Store