Question

Name top five peaks of the Himalayas present in India.
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Kangchenjunga – 8,586 m.

Nanda Devi – 7,816 m.

Kamet – 7,756 m.

Saltoro Kangri – 7,742 m.

Saser Kangri – 7,672 m.

Mamostong Kangri – 7,516 m.

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. Mount Everest
2. Karakoram
3. Kanchenjunga
4. Nanga Parvat
5. Annapurna

Explanation:

1. Mount Everest :-Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. It rises to a height of 8,850m (29,035) above sea level. It is one of the mountains in the Himalayan range.
2. Karakoram :- It is the second highest mountain peak in the world with a height of 8,611m or 28,250ft.
3. Kanchenjunga :- Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain peak of the world. It covers around 7000 sq km on the Sikkim and Nepal border.
4. Nanga Parvat :- Nanga Parbat or naked mountain is another important peak of the Himalayan range. According to sources it is the ninth highest mountain in the world. It is located in regions of Baldistan, Korakoram Range, Gilgit, Pakistan. Nanga Parbat has a height of 8,126m or 26,660 ft.
5. Annapurna :- Among the other famous peaks of the Himalayas the Annapurna range is a very important Himalayan range. It is located in central Nepal Himalayas with an altitude of 8,091m.