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This topic covers the highest mountain peaks of India, including Kangchenjunga and other important Himalayan peaks. It includes their locations, elevations and geographical significance for competitive examinations.
Correct Answer:
(A) Satpura Range
Dhupagarh is the highest peak of the Satpura Range located in Pachmarhi (MP).
Ques: 2
In which state is the Guru Shikhar Peak located?
Correct Answer:
(A) Rajasthan
The highest peak of Aravalli Range is Guru Shikhar (1722 m). It is located in Sirohi district of Rajasthan.
Ques: 3
Highest mountain peak in India is–
Correct Answer:
(B) Kanchenjungha
Kanchenjunga is the highest peak of India and the third highest peak of the world ( first is the Mt. Everest and second is the K2 Godwin Austin). It is located on the border between Sikkim and Nepal and is a part of the Great Himalaya Range. Its height is 8,586 m.
Ques: 4
Which of the following statements about Mount K2 is/are correct?
It is the second-highest mountain peak in the world.
It is located in the Karakoram Range.
It is entirely within the Indian territory.
Correct Answer:
(B) 1 and 2 only
Statement 1: Correct. K2 is the second-highest peak globally, after Mount Everest.
Statement 2: Correct. K2 is situated in the Karakoram Range, a mountain range in Asia extending across parts of Pakistan, India, and China.
Statement 3: Incorrect. While a part of K2 is in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a significant portion lies in China.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 1 and 2 only.
Ques: 5
Choose the correct order of the Himalayan peaks as per their heights-
Correct Answer:
(C) Mount Everest, Godwin Austin, Kanchenjunga.
The correct order of the Himalayan peaks in height is Mount Everest (8848m), Godwin Austin (K2) (8611m) and Kanchenjanga (8598m).
Ques: 6
Nanda Devi peak forms a part of:
Correct Answer:
(B) Garhwal Himalayas
Nanda Devi (7816 m.) is the fourth highest peak in India after K2 (8611 m) and Kanchenjunga (8598m) and Nanga Parbat. It is located in Garhwal Uttarakhand.
Ques: 7
Which one of the following mountain peaks is not located in India?
Correct Answer:
(A) Gosainthan
Nandadevi, Kamet and Trishul are the peaks located in Uttarakhand, India. Gosainthan is located in Tibet near Nepal border.
Ques: 8
In which Pat 'Gaurlata' peak is situated?
Correct Answer:
(A) Samri Pat
Gaurlata Peak situated in Samri Pat, in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh with the height of 1225 metre.