What is the name of the highest peak of Indian Garhwal Himalayas located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state with a height of 7,816 metres?
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Correct answer: D
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The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Nanda Devi.
Nanda Devi is the highest peak of the Indian Garhwal Himalayas, situated entirely within the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. With an elevation of 7,816 metres (25,643 ft), it is India's second-highest mountain (after Kangchenjunga, which lies on the border with Nepal) and the highest peak located entirely within India. The peak is considered sacred and is surrounded by the Nanda Devi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.