Question

The northern _________ mountain peak has some of the tallest mountains in the world.
A. Himalayan
B. Rocky
C.Alps
D. Hindukush

Answer 1

Hint: A mountain is a landform usually in the form of a peak which rises above its surrounding land. High elevations in the mountains lead to cold temperatures. The cold climate affects the ecosystem of the place as a result of which mountains have totally different flora and fauna compared to other geographical features.

Complete answer: The northern Himalayan mountain peak has some of the tallest mountains in the world.The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest which is located in the Himalayas. The northern Himalayas consist of four states of India. They are: Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand. The Tibetian Himalayas lies to the north of the Himalayas.The Himalayan mountains are the youngest mountain range in the world. It is made up of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. The Himalayas accommodate some of the highest mountains in the world. It has 110 peaks with an elevation of 24,000 feet above sea level.
Looking at the options:
Option A: The northern Himalayas consist of some of the highest mountain ranges in the world. Therefore this is correct.
Option B: Rocky mountains are in North America with an elevation less than the Himalayas. Hence this is an incorrect answer.
Option D: Hindukush mountains have an elevation lesser than the Himalayas. Hence this is the correct answer.

Hence, Option A is the right answer.

Note: The northern part of the Himalayas provide a beautiful scenic beauty. The notable cities are: Leh,Manali, Shimla,Dharamsala, Dehradun, Haridwar, Jammu and Srinagar. The Great Himalayan National Park which is a very famous national park in India with diverse flora and fauna.