Which among the following mountain ranges is located in Australia?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The Great Dividing Range is Australia's most significant mountain system.
It stretches for over 3,500 kilometers along the eastern coastline of Australia.
The range runs through three states: Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Its highest peak is Mount Kosciuszko, which is also the highest point on the Australian mainland.

Option A: The Drakensberg range is located in Southern Africa, primarily in South Africa and Lesotho, not Australia.
Option C: The Alps are a major mountain system in Europe, spanning across eight countries like France, Switzerland, and Italy.
Option D: The Rocky Mountains, or the Rockies, are a major mountain range situated in western North America.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Geography of World Mountain Ranges as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
General knowledge questions, including geography, are a component of many nursing entrance examinations to assess a candidate's overall awareness and aptitude.
Understanding global geography can be relevant in epidemiology and public health, for instance, when studying the geographical distribution of diseases or environmental factors affecting health.
What if? If the question had asked for the highest mountain range in the world, the correct answer would be the Himalayas (located in Asia), which is not one of the options.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key elements of the question: the geographical feature ('mountain ranges') and the specific location ('Australia').
This is a factual recall question from the subject of world geography.
Evaluate each option by recalling its continental location.
Option A, Drakensberg, is in Africa. Eliminate it.
Option C, The Alps, is in Europe. Eliminate it.
Option D, The Rockies, is in North America. Eliminate it.

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