International Mountain Day: Major Mountain Ranges Around the World

By Team Aakash Byju's | 11th December 2022

Himalayas

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Andes

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Alps Mountain

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Atlas Mountains

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Western Ghat

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Great Dividing Range

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A

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The correct answer is option a. Shiwaliks

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A

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The correct answer is option b. The Western Ghats.

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