25 Important Mountains in India with Heights
Rahul Kumar
SSC Exam Expert & Content Editor
Table of Contents
A practice set covering 25 important mountains and peaks of India with their heights and states, including practice questions and FAQs for SSC GK revision.
Mountains and peaks are a frequent static GK topic in SSC exams, with questions on peak heights, locations, and which state or range they belong to. This practice set covers 25 important mountains of India, combining major Himalayan peaks and the highest points of various states and ranges.
25 Important Mountains in India: Quick Reference Table
| # | Peak | State/Region | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kangchenjunga | Sikkim | 8,586 m (India's highest peak; world's 3rd highest) |
| 2 | Nanda Devi | Uttarakhand | 7,816 m (highest peak entirely within India) |
| 3 | Kamet | Uttarakhand | 7,756 m |
| 4 | Saltoro Kangri | Ladakh | 7,742 m |
| 5 | Saser Kangri | Ladakh | 7,672 m |
| 6 | Mamostong Kangri | Ladakh | 7,516 m |
| 7 | Jongsong Peak | Sikkim | 7,462 m |
| 8 | Rimo I | Ladakh | 7,385 m |
| 9 | Mana Peak | Uttarakhand | 7,272 m |
| 10 | Satopanth | Uttarakhand | 7,075 m |
| 11 | Trisul | Uttarakhand | 7,120 m |
| 12 | Kangto | Arunachal Pradesh | 7,042 m (highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh) |
| 13 | Kedarnath Peak | Uttarakhand | 6,940 m |
| 14 | Nanda Kot | Uttarakhand | 6,861 m |
| 15 | Saramati | Nagaland | 3,826 m (highest peak of Nagaland) |
| 16 | Anamudi | Kerala | 2,695 m (highest peak south of the Himalayas) |
| 17 | Doddabetta | Tamil Nadu | 2,637 m (highest peak of Nilgiri Hills) |
| 18 | Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) | Mizoram | 2,157 m (highest peak of Mizoram) |
| 19 | Chembra Peak | Kerala | 2,100 m |
| 20 | Shillong Peak | Meghalaya | 1,965 m |
| 21 | Mullayanagiri | Karnataka | 1,930 m (highest peak of Karnataka) |
| 22 | Guru Shikhar | Rajasthan | 1,722 m (highest peak of Aravalli Range) |
| 23 | Kalsubai | Maharashtra | 1,646 m (highest peak of Maharashtra) |
| 24 | Mahendragiri | Odisha | 1,501 m (highest peak of Odisha) |
| 25 | Dhupgarh | Madhya Pradesh | 1,350 m (highest peak of Satpura Range) |
Practice Questions on Mountains and Peaks
- Q1. Which is the highest peak in India?
Answer: Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), located in Sikkim - Q2. Which is the highest peak located entirely within India?
Answer: Nanda Devi (7,816 m), Uttarakhand - Q3. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of which mountain range?
Answer: Aravalli Range, located in Rajasthan (Mount Abu) - Q4. Which is the highest peak south of the Himalayas?
Answer: Anamudi, Kerala (2,695 m) - Q5. Kalsubai, the highest peak of Maharashtra, belongs to which mountain range?
Answer: Western Ghats (Sahyadri Range) - Q6. Which is the highest peak of Karnataka?
Answer: Mullayanagiri - Q7. Doddabetta, the highest peak of the Nilgiri Hills, is located in which state?
Answer: Tamil Nadu - Q8. Which peak is the highest point of Arunachal Pradesh?
Answer: Kangto (7,042 m) - Q9. Saramati, the highest peak of Nagaland, has what approximate height?
Answer: 3,826 m - Q10. Which is the highest peak of the Satpura Range?
Answer: Dhupgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Tips to Remember Mountains and Heights for SSC
- Separate your learning into two groups: major Himalayan peaks (height in thousands of metres) and the highest points of individual states/ranges (height in hundreds of metres) — SSC tests both types.
- Link each range to its state: Aravalli-Rajasthan, Nilgiris-Tamil Nadu, Satpura-Madhya Pradesh, Western Ghats-Kerala/Karnataka/Maharashtra.
- Revise alongside our rivers of India practice set, since many rivers originate from these mountain ranges.
- Practice more with our previous year questions and study material.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which is the highest mountain peak in India?
Kangchenjunga, at 8,586 metres, located in Sikkim, is the highest peak in India and the third highest in the world.
2. Which is the highest peak located entirely within Indian territory?
Nanda Devi in Uttarakhand, at 7,816 metres, is the highest peak located entirely within India.
3. What is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range?
Guru Shikhar, located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan, at 1,722 metres, is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range.
4. Which is the highest peak south of the Himalayas?
Anamudi in Kerala, at 2,695 metres, is the highest peak south of the Himalayas.
5. What is the highest peak of Maharashtra?
Kalsubai, at 1,646 metres, located in the Western Ghats, is the highest peak of Maharashtra.
6. Which peak is the highest point of Karnataka?
Mullayanagiri, at 1,930 metres, located near Chikmagaluru, is the highest peak of Karnataka.
7. What is Doddabetta famous for?
Doddabetta, at 2,637 metres in Tamil Nadu, is the highest peak of the Nilgiri Hills.
8. Which is the highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh?
Kangto, at approximately 7,042 metres, is the highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh.
9. What is the highest peak of Nagaland?
Saramati, at approximately 3,826 metres, is the highest peak of Nagaland.
10. Which is the highest peak of Mizoram?
Phawngpui, also called the Blue Mountain, at 2,157 metres, is the highest peak of Mizoram.
11. What is the highest peak of the Satpura Range?
Dhupgarh, at 1,350 metres, located in Madhya Pradesh, is the highest peak of the Satpura Range.
12. What is the highest peak of Odisha?
Mahendragiri, at 1,501 metres, is the highest peak of Odisha.
13. How should I memorise mountain heights for SSC exams?
Group peaks by range or state rather than memorising heights in isolation, and focus on "highest peak of X state/range" style facts, since these are most commonly asked.
14. Is Mount Everest located in India?
No, Mount Everest is located on the Nepal-China border and is not part of Indian territory.
15. Where can I find more static GK practice sets like this?
Visit our Practice Papers section for more geography-based SSC practice sets.
Rahul Kumar
SSC Exam Expert & Content Editor
Rahul is a senior SSC exam strategist with 8+ years of experience helping aspirants crack CGL, CHSL and MTS exams. He writes in-depth notification breakdowns, exam pattern guides and preparation strategies.
