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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CHSL - 10 March 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q33

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Which of the following is the tallest mountain peak located within India’s geographical territory?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Kangchenjunga.

The tallest mountain peak located within India’s geographical territory is Kangchenjunga. It stands at an elevation of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet) and is situated on the border between India (Sikkim) and Nepal. While Mount Everest is higher, it lies outside Indian territory. Kangchenjunga is the highest peak in India and the third-highest in the world.

Other Options:

  • Nanga Parbat – 9th highest in the world, located in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan.

  • Nanda Devi – Second highest peak in India, located in Uttarakhand.

  • Namcha Barwa – Located in Tibet, near the great bend of the Brahmaputra River.