Which among the following is the highest mountain peak?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 4 (Annapurna)
Explanation:
Among the given options, Annapurna is the highest mountain peak. The comparative heights of these four peaks are as follows:
Annapurna (Nepal): approximately 8,091 meters (it is the 10th highest peak in the world).
Namcha Barua (Tibet/China): approximately 7,782 meters.
Kamet (India - Uttarakhand): approximately 7,756 meters.
Gurla Manthata (Tibet): approximately 7,694 meters.
Additional Facts:
Annapurna: It is a massive peak in the Himalayas and is considered one of the most dangerous peaks in the world.
Namcha Barua: It is located at the easternmost end of the Himalayas, where the Brahmaputra River takes a sharp U-turn.
Kamet: It is the second highest peak in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, after Nanda Devi.
The world's highest peak is Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters).
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
Which is the highest mountain peak in India? (Answer: Kanchenjunga - 8,586 meters; officially located in India)
Between which mountain ranges is the Kullu Valley located? (Answer: Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal)
In which state is the Nanda Devi mountain peak located? (Answer: Uttarakhand)