65th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2020

Which of the following is the longest mountain range?

aHimalayas
bAlps
cRocky✓ Correct
dHindu Kush
eNone of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

The world’s longest continental mountain range is the Andes, located in the South American continent. However, among the given options, the Rocky is the longest mountain range, which is located in the North American continent. Since the question asks for “the longest mountain range among the following,” the answer will be option (c). According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the longest mountain range on Earth is the Mid-Ocean Ridge. Plateaus

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