MCQs on mountains of Kyrgyzstan January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest peak in Kyrgyzstan? (A) Peak Pobeda (B) Lenin Peak (C) Jengish Chokusu (D) Khan Tengri 2. Which mountain range is the most prominent in Kyrgyzstan? (A) Altai (B) Pamir (C) Tien Shan (D) Ural 3. What is the approximate height of Jengish Chokusu? (A) 6,000 meters (B) 6,500 meters (C) 7,000 meters (D) 7,439 meters 4. Which peak is often referred to as “The Father of the Mountains”? (A) Lenin Peak (B) Khan Tengri (C) Peak Pobeda (D) Jengish Chokusu 5. Which mountain range forms part of the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan? (A) Tien Shan (B) Pamir (C) Altai (D) Himalayas 6. Which of the following is a popular trekking destination in Kyrgyzstan? (A) Yangikent (B) Ala Archa National Park (C) Issyk-Kul (D) Tashkent 7. What is the local name for the Tien Shan mountain range? (A) Great Mountains (B) Celestial Mountains (C) Sky Mountains (D) Mystic Mountains 8. Which peak is known for its distinctive pyramidal shape? (A) Peak Pobeda (B) Lenin Peak (C) Jengish Chokusu (D) Khan Tengri 9. What is the altitude of Lenin Peak? (A) 7,200 meters (B) 7,134 meters (C) 6,994 meters (D) 6,500 meters 10. Which river is primarily fed by the glaciers of the Tien Shan mountains? (A) Naryn River (B) Syr Darya (C) Amu Darya (D) Chu River 11. What type of climate do the high-altitude regions of Kyrgyzstan have? (A) Tropical (B) Alpine (C) Arid (D) Mediterranean 12. Which mountain is considered the highest point of the Pamir Mountains in Kyrgyzstan? (A) Khan Tengri (B) Lenin Peak (C) Peak Pobeda (D) Jengish Chokusu 13. What is the significance of the Ala Archa Gorge? (A) It is a historical site (B) It is a famous climbing spot (C) It is a national park (D) It is a cultural heritage site 14. Which of the following mountains is located in the southern part of Kyrgyzstan? (A) Talas Alatau (B) Jengish Chokusu (C) Tian Shan (D) Aksu-Zhabagly 15. How many mountain peaks in Kyrgyzstan exceed 7,000 meters in elevation? (A) 5 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 16. What is the main activity for tourists in the Tien Shan mountains? (A) Surfing (B) Climbing and trekking (C) Skiing (D) Paragliding 17. Which national park in Kyrgyzstan is known for its stunning mountain landscapes? (A) Ala Archa National Park (B) Sary-Chelek National Park (C) Issyk-Kul National Park (D) Jeti-Oguz National Park 18. What is the main geological feature of the Tien Shan range? (A) Volcanic activity (B) Glacial formations (C) Sedimentary rocks (D) Coral reefs 19. Which mountain in Kyrgyzstan is known for its biodiversity and unique flora? (A) Ala Archa (B) Khan Tengri (C) Peak Pobeda (D) Jengish Chokusu 20. Which of the following is a key feature of the Tien Shan mountains? (A) Continuous tectonic activity (B) Low elevation (C) High seismic activity (D) Extensive glacier coverage 21. What is the primary ecological zone in the Tien Shan mountains? (A) Deciduous forests (B) Alpine tundra (C) Tropical rainforest (D) Taiga 22. Which peak was formerly known as “Communism Peak”? (A) Jengish Chokusu (B) Khan Tengri (C) Lenin Peak (D) Peak Pobeda 23. What type of rock is predominantly found in the Tien Shan mountains? (A) Basalt (B) Limestone (C) Granite (D) Sandstone 24. What is the local name for the famous trekking route known as the “Snow Leopard Trek”? (A) Tashkent (B) Sary-Chelek (C) Song-Kul (D) Ala-Kul 25. What is the primary threat to the mountain ecosystems in Kyrgyzstan? (A) Climate change (B) Urbanization (C) Mining (D) Deforestation 26. Which of the following best describes the topography of the Tien Shan mountains? (A) Smooth hills (B) Rugged peaks and deep valleys (C) Flat plains (D) Rolling meadows 27. What is the significance of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range? (A) It is the lowest range in Kyrgyzstan (B) It has the most diverse wildlife (C) It is a famous skiing destination (D) It separates the northern and southern regions of the country 28. Which mountain range contains the majority of Kyrgyzstan’s glaciers? (A) Pamir Mountains (B) Caucasus (C) Tien Shan (D) Altai Mountains 29. What is the primary source of water for the rivers in Kyrgyzstan? (A) Snowmelt and glaciers (B) Rainfall (C) Lakes (D) Groundwater 30. Which of the following activities is popular in the mountain regions of Kyrgyzstan? (A) Snowboarding (B) Rock climbing (C) All of the above (D) Cycling