The highest peak in the world is_.
a) Mt.Everest b) Nanda Devi
c) Mt.Kanchenjunga d) Dhaulagiri
TNSCERT Class 10 Geography Ch 1 Location and Physiography
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Answer:
The highest peak in the world is Mount Everest.
Option A
Explanation:
Mount Everest is highest peak in the world with a height of 8,848 meters. It is located in Nepal and Himalayan mountain range. It is part of Great Himalayas. Nanda Devi has a height of 7,817 meters. It is also part of Himalayan mountain range but, it is located in Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Nanda Devi is second highest mountain peak of India after K2 and also the 23rd highest mountain in the world. Kanchenjunga has height of 8,598 metres and it is third highest mountain peak in the world. It is located near borders of Nepal and Indian state of Sikkim.
River Teesta of Sikkim originates from this mountain peak. Mount Dhaulagiri has a height of 8,172 metres and it is located in Nepal from where river Kaligandaki originates. It is also a very popular tourist spot.